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iron

/ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/

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noun

Hierro

A common, inexpensive metal, silvery grey when untarnished, that rusts, is attracted by magnets, and is used in making steel.

Examples :

"My grandmother used iron pots to cook delicious meals. "

Mi abuela usaba ollas de hierro para cocinar comidas deliciosas.

material substance element essential

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noun

Hierro

A metallic chemical element having atomic number 26 and symbol Fe.

Examples :

"The chef used a lot of iron in the stew to give it a rich flavor. "

El chef usó mucho hierro en el estofado para darle un sabor rico.

element substance material chemistry essential

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noun

Hierro

Any material, not a steel, predominantly made of elemental iron.

Examples :

"wrought iron, ductile iron, cast iron, pig iron, gray iron"

Hierro forjado, hierro dúctil, hierro fundido, arrabio, hierro gris

material element essential

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noun

Plancha

A tool or appliance made of metal, which is heated and then used to transfer heat to something else; most often a thick piece of metal fitted with a handle and having a flat, roughly triangular bottom, which is heated and used to press wrinkles from clothing, and now usually containing an electrical heating apparatus.

Examples :

"My mother used the iron to press the wrinkles out of my school shirt. "

Mi madre usó la plancha para quitar las arrugas de mi camisa de la escuela.

utility utensil machine device item thing essential

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noun

Grilletes, cadenas

(usually plural, irons) Shackles.

Examples :

"The escaped prisoner was apprehended and put in heavy irons. "

El prisionero fugado fue aprehendido y puesto en pesadas cadenas.

law police essential

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noun

Arma de fuego

A firearm, either a long gun or a handgun.

Examples :

"My uncle owns a collection of antique irons, including a beautiful old hunting rifle. "

Mi tío posee una colección de armas de fuego antiguas, incluyendo un hermoso rifle de caza antiguo.

weapon military essential

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noun

Gris oscuro, color hierro

A dark shade of the colour/color silver.

Examples :

"The new bicycle's frame was a rich iron, reflecting the afternoon sun. "

El cuadro de la nueva bicicleta era de un rico color hierro, que reflejaba el sol de la tarde.

color essential

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noun

Homosexual masculino

(shortened from iron hoof, rhyming with poof; countable) A male homosexual.

Examples :

"My brother is an iron, and he's very popular with the other students at school. "

Mi hermano es homosexual masculino y es muy popular entre los otros estudiantes de la escuela.

language word culture sex person essential

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noun

Hierro

A golf club used for middle-distance shots.

Examples :

"My dad used his iron to hit the ball on the golf course. "

Mi padre usó su hierro para golpear la pelota en el campo de golf.

sport utensil essential

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noun

Hierro, acero

Used as a symbol of great strength or toughness, or to signify a very strong or tough material.

Examples :

"He appeared easygoing, but inside he was pure iron."

Parecía tranquilo, pero por dentro era puro acero.

material character essential

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noun

Pesa, mancuerna

Weight used as resistance for the purpose of strength training.

Examples :

"He lifts iron on the weekends."

Levanta pesas los fines de semana.

sport mass physics essential

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noun

Telón de seguridad

A safety curtain in a theatre.

Examples :

"During the school play, the actors waited backstage, behind the iron. "

Durante la obra escolar, los actores esperaban detrás del telón de seguridad, en el backstage.

stage building entertainment essential

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noun

Bombas tontas

Dumb bombs, those without guidance systems.

Examples :

"The general agreed that the enemy's air force dropped many iron, making the skies dangerous. "

El general estuvo de acuerdo en que la fuerza aérea enemiga lanzó muchas bombas tontas, haciendo que los cielos fueran peligrosos.

military weapon war essential

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verb

Planchar

To pass an iron over (clothing or some other item made of cloth) in order to remove creases.

Examples :

"Before the school play, I ironed my son's shirt to remove the wrinkles. "

Antes de la obra escolar, planché la camisa de mi hijo para quitarle las arrugas.

item utensil machine wear action essential

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verb

Encarcelar, encadenar

To shackle with irons; to fetter or handcuff.

Examples :

"The police officer ironed the suspect's wrists, preventing him from escaping. "

El oficial de policía encadenó las muñecas del sospechoso, impidiéndole escapar.

law police action military essential

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verb

Herrar

To furnish or arm with iron.

Examples :

"to iron a wagon"

Herrar un vagón.

material action military essential

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adjective

De hierro

Made of the metal iron.

Examples :

"My grandfather's tools are made of iron; they are very strong. "

Las herramientas de mi abuelo son de hierro; son muy fuertes.

material essential

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adjective

Firme, férreo

Strong (as of will), inflexible.

Examples :

"He held on with an iron grip."

Se aferró con un agarre férreo.

character attitude mind essential