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    Plomo (en. Lead)

    /ˈplomo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical element with atomic number 82.
    Lead is used in the manufacture of batteries.
    El plomo se usa en la fabricación de baterías.
    Metal used in construction and welding.
    Lead piping has been replaced by safer materials.
    El tubería de plomo ha sido sustituida por materiales más seguros.
    Refers to something heavy or dense.
    That book is so heavy that I find it difficult to carry.
    Ese libro es tan plomo que me cuesta llevarlo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plumbum', which means 'water, lead pipe'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lead in the wing
    A heavy burden or an inconvenience.
    plomo en el ala
    fall like lead
    To fall quickly or out of control.
    caer como plomo
    be a drag
    To be a boring or tiresome person.
    ser un plomo

    Related Words

    plumber
    A person who works with lead or plumbing installations.
    plomero
    plumb line
    A device that indicates verticality using lead.
    plomada
    leaden
    Having the color of lead.
    plomizo

    Slang Meanings

    Boring or tiresome person.
    I don't want to go out with him, he's a drag.
    No quiero salir con él, es un plomo.
    Someone who does not contribute anything interesting.
    That talk was so boring that I fell asleep.
    Esa charla fue tan plomo que me quedé dormido.