metal

• Material sólido, brilhante e geralmente duro, como ferro, ouro ou aço, usado para fabricar objetos. Relativo a esse tipo de material.

A hard, shiny material such as iron, gold, or steel, used for making things.

1. Made of metalA2formal

   Consisting of or made from a metallic substance.

   Metálico

   • The metal gate was heavy and rusted.
   • She wore a metal bracelet on her wrist.
   • The roof is made of metal sheets.

   Sinônimosmetallic

   Antônimosnonmetalnonmetallic

2. Related to heavy metal musicB1informal

   Characteristic of or associated with heavy metal music or its culture.

   Metálico (no contexto musical)

   • He has a metal band that plays every weekend.
   • The concert had a very metal atmosphere.
   • She loves the metal sound of electric guitars.

• Material sólido geralmente duro, brilhante, dúctil, maleável e fusível, com boa condutividade elétrica e térmica. Também pode se referir a um estilo musical derivado do rock, caracterizado por som pesado e agressivo.

1. Chemical elementA2formal

   A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal conductivity.

   Metal

   • Iron is a common metal used in construction.
   • Gold is a precious metal often used in jewelry.
   • The bridge is made of steel, a strong metal alloy.

2. Music genreB1informal

   A genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, characterized by a heavy, loud sound, distorted guitars, and aggressive rhythms.

   Metal

   • He loves listening to heavy metal bands like Metallica.
   • The concert featured several metal bands from around the world.
   • Metal music often has complex guitar solos and powerful vocals.

   Sinônimosheavy metal