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?

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 Spanish

boldness cheek establishment leadership

Common Spanish translations

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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 old lamp was made of brass and needed a good polish." 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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