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brass in Spanish

brass in Spanish is latón, alquimia, azófar — brass means a yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.

brass in Spanish

latón
noun
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
alquimia
noun
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
azófar
noun
(countable, uncountable) A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.
cobres
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.
casquillo
noun
Spent cartridge casings (usually made of brass): the part of the cartridge left over after bullets or shells have been fired.
pasta
noun
(slang, dated) Money.
plata
noun
(slang, dated) Money.
varo
noun
(slang, dated) Money.

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 Spanish?

"brass" in Spanish is latón, alquimia, azófar. 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 Spanish, "brass" is latón, alquimia, azófar.

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

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "brass": latón, alquimia, azófar, cobres, casquillo, pasta.

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