el
masculine
/meɾˈkuɾjo/
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Translation
mercury
Word origin
From Latin Mercurius, the Roman god of trade and messengers, whose name was given to both the metal and the planet. English 'mercury' comes from the same source.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- Mercurius
- English cognates
- mercury
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralmercurios
Examples
metal temperatura .
Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.
termómetros fiebre.
Old thermometers used mercury to measure a fever.
cercano .
Mercury is the planet closest to the Sun.
tóxico, manejarlo .
Mercury is very toxic, so it must be handled with care.
¿ brilla ?
Did you know that mercury shines like silver?
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