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• El plomo (Pb) es un metal pesado, blando, maleable y de color gris azulado, usado en tuberías, baterías y como protección contra la radiación. También puede referirse a la mina de grafito de un lápiz.

A noun referring to a heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metal (Pb), commonly used in pipes, batteries, and radiation shielding.

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1. Position of leadershipA2formal

   The first or leading position in a race, competition, or process.

   Posición de liderazgo o ventaja

   • She took the lead in the marathon early on.
   • The team has a comfortable lead in the championship.
   • He maintained his lead until the final lap.

   Sinónimosforefrontfrontheadprecedenceprimacyvanguard

2. Clue or informationB1formal

   A piece of information that helps solve a problem or find something.

   Pista o información

   • The detective followed a promising lead.
   • We have a hot lead on the missing documents.
   • She gave us a good lead for the job opportunity.

   Sinónimoscluehintindicationpointersuggestiontiptip-off

3. Metal elementB2formalscientific

   A heavy, soft, bluish-gray metal (Pb), used in pipes, batteries, and radiation shielding.

   Plomo (elemento metálico)

   • The old pipes were made of lead.
   • Lead batteries are common in cars.
   • Exposure to lead can be harmful to health.

4. Leash for animalsA2informal

   A strap or cord attached to a dog's collar for leading it.

   Correa para animales

   • She put the dog on a lead before walking.
   • Keep your dog on a lead in the park.
   • The lead snapped and the dog ran away.

   Sinónimoscordleashlinestraptether

• Verbo que significa guiar, dirigir o estar al frente de un grupo, actividad u organización; también puede referirse a conducir a alguien hacia un lugar o ser la causa de que algo ocurra.

A verb used to indicate guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group or activity.

verbo irregular

1. Guide or directA2formal

   To show the way or direct someone or something to a destination.

   Guiar o dirigir

   • She led the tourists through the museum.
   • He led the team to victory.
   • The path led us to the beach.

   Sinónimosconductdirectescortguidenavigatepilotshepherdsteerusher

   Antónimosfollowmisdirectmislead

2. Be in first positionA2formal

   To be in the first place in a race, competition, or ranking.

   ir en cabeza

   • Her team leads the league standings.
   • He leads by two points in the election.
   • The company leads the market in innovation.

   Antónimosfollowtrail

3. Cause or result inB1formal

   To cause something to happen or to have a particular result.

   conducir a / dar lugar a

   • Too much sugar leads to health problems.
   • This decision will lead to better outcomes.
   • His actions led to his dismissal.

   Sinónimosbring aboutcausegenerateinduceproduceprompttrigger

4. Live or spend timeB2formal

   To pass or spend time in a particular way.

   llevar una vida

   • They lead a simple life in the countryside.
   • She leads a busy lifestyle.
   • He leads an active life full of travel.

   Sinónimoshavelivepassspend

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