brass in Latin

brass in Latin is orichalcum, aes album, aes candidum — brass means a yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

brass in Latin

orichalcum

noun

(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

aes album

noun

(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

aes candidum

noun

(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

What does "brass" mean?

noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
"The old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish."
noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
"She plays trumpet in the brass section of the school orchestra."
noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.
"Nobody dared to complain in front of the brass."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

brass in a sentence

The old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish.
The door handles were made of polished brass.
She plays trumpet in the brass section of the school orchestra.
The brass at the front of the parade sounded wonderful.

Similar words in Latin

boldness cheek leadership

Common Latin translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "brass" in Latin?

"brass" in Latin is orichalcum, aes album, aes candidum. 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 old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish." In Latin, "brass" is orichalcum, aes album, aes candidum.

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

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "brass": orichalcum, aes album, aes candidum.

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