noun🔗ShareLatónA metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications."The pipes in the school's plumbing system are made of brass. "Las tuberías del sistema de fontanería de la escuela son de latón.materialsubstanceindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMetalesA class of wind instruments, usually made of metal (such as brass), that use vibrations of the player's lips to produce sound; the section of an orchestra that features such instruments"The brass section played a beautiful fanfare at the school talent show. "La sección de metales tocó una hermosa fanfarria en el concurso de talentos de la escuela.musicmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCápsulas gastadasSpent shell casings (usually made of brass); the part of the cartridge left over after bullets have been fired."The marksman carefully collected the brass from the firing range. "El tirador recogió cuidadosamente las cápsulas gastadas del campo de tiro.militarymaterialweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareColor latónThe colour of brass."The new bicycle's handlebars had a beautiful brass color. "El manillar de la nueva bicicleta tenía un hermoso color latón.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOficiales de alto rango, altos mandos(used as a singular or plural noun, metonym) High-ranking officers."The brass are not going to like this."A los altos mandos no les va a gustar esto.militarygovernmentorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDescaro, insolenciaA brave or foolhardy attitude; impudence."His brass in arguing with the teacher was astounding; no one expected such boldness. "Su descaro al discutir con el profesor fue asombroso; nadie esperaba tanta osadía.attitudecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDinero, pastaMoney."My parents gave me some brass for my birthday, so I can buy a new book. "Mis padres me dieron algo de pasta para mi cumpleaños, así que puedo comprar un libro nuevo.assetfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLatónInferior composition."The new student's essays showed a brass of understanding, lacking the depth of thought of the other students. "Los ensayos del nuevo estudiante mostraron un latón de comprensión, careciendo de la profundidad de pensamiento de los otros estudiantes.qualitymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncobrarTo coat with brass."The mechanic brasses the old engine parts to protect them from rust. "El mecánico encobra las piezas viejas del motor para protegerlas del óxido.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe latón, hecho de latónMade of brass, of or pertaining to brass."The brass band played a lively tune at the school graduation ceremony. "La banda de latón tocó una melodía animada en la ceremonia de graduación escolar.materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe color latónOf the colour of brass."The new bicycle was a brassy gold color. "La nueva bicicleta era de un color dorado latón.colormaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDescarado, insolenteImpertinent, bold: brazen."The student's brazen questions about the complicated math problems made the teacher uncomfortable. "Las preguntas descaradas del estudiante sobre los complicados problemas de matemáticas incomodaron al profesor.attitudecharactermoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareMalo, molestoBad, annoying; as wordplay applied especially to brass instruments."The band's practice was incredibly brass; the constant, high-pitched honking was driving everyone crazy. "La práctica de la banda fue increíblemente molesta; el constante sonido agudo de la bocina estaba volviendo locos a todos.musiclanguagesoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDe calidad inferiorOf inferior composition."The student's attempt at a painting was a brass imitation of the master's work. "El intento del estudiante de pintar fue una imitación de calidad inferior de la obra del maestro.qualityvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDinero, pastaBrass in pocket; money."He had enough brass to buy the new textbook. "Tenía suficiente pasta para comprar el nuevo libro de texto.assetfinanceeconomybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClavo de latón; prostitutaA brass nail; a prostitute."The old man whispered that the woman at the corner was a brass, and to stay away from her. "El anciano susurró que la mujer de la esquina era una prostituta, y que me mantuviera alejado de ella.materialpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHeladoBrass monkey; cold."The weather outside was brass monkey cold, making it unpleasant to walk to school. "El clima afuera era helado, lo que hacía desagradable caminar a la escuela.weatherconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
