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brass in Italian

brass in Italian is d'ottone, dalla faccia di bronzo, ottone — brass means a yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

brass in Italian

d'ottone
adj
Made of brass, of or pertaining to brass.
dalla faccia di bronzo
adj
(informal) Impertinent, bold: brazen.
ottone
noun
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
bronzo
noun
(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.
ottoni
noun
(music) A class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; a band or the section of an orchestra that features such instruments.
bossolo
noun
Spent cartridge casings (usually made of brass): the part of the cartridge left over after bullets or shells have been fired.
gallonato
noun
(military, business, or, other organizations, uncountable, used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers: the brass hats.
faccia di bronzo
noun
(uncountable, informal) A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.
faccia tosta
noun
(uncountable, informal) A brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence.

What does "brass" mean?

  1. noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
    "The door handles were made of polished brass."
  2. noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
    "The brass came in loudly during the final chorus."
  3. noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.
    "The top brass wanted the project finished by Friday."

brass in a sentence

  • The door handles were made of polished brass.
  • Brass tarnishes over time unless it's regularly cleaned.
  • The brass came in loudly during the final chorus.
  • The top brass wanted the project finished by Friday.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brass" in Italian?

"brass" in Italian is d'ottone, dalla faccia di bronzo, ottone. brass means: A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

How do you use "brass" in a sentence?

Example: "The door handles were made of polished brass." In Italian, "brass" is d'ottone, dalla faccia di bronzo, ottone.

Are there other ways to say "brass" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 9 translations listed for "brass": d'ottone, dalla faccia di bronzo, ottone, bronzo, ottoni, bossolo.

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