el
/aˈθeɾo/ ES
/aˈseɾo/ MX
Translation
steel
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Word origin
From Latin aciarium ('steel'), from acies ('sharp edge, blade').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- aciarium
- English cognates
- acute
Grammar
Examples
hormigón.
The bridge is made of steel and concrete.
inoxidable.
The blade of the knife is stainless steel.
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That factory produced steel for the whole country.
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He has nerves of steel under pressure.
¿ hecha viga?
What kind of steel is this beam made of?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: acero, breve, comunista and 7 more words.