steel

• Liga metálica dura, resistente e de cor cinza-prateada, feita principalmente de ferro e carbono, muito usada na construção civil, na indústria e na fabricação de máquinas, ferramentas e estruturas.

A strong, hard, silver-grey metal made from iron and carbon, used extensively in construction, manufacturing, and engineering.

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1. Metal alloyA2formal

   A strong, hard alloy of iron and carbon, used for construction, tools, and machinery.

   Aço

   • The bridge is made of reinforced steel.
   • Steel beams support the skyscraper's structure.
   • The knife blade is crafted from high-quality steel.

2. Strength or toughnessB2formal

   Used metaphorically to describe great strength, endurance, or hardness.

   Têmpera de aço

   • He has nerves of steel during emergencies.
   • Her will is made of steel; she never gives up.
   • The athlete showed steel determination in the final race.

   Sinônimosendurancefortitudegrithardnessmettlenerveresolvestrengthtoughness

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de se preparar moralmente para enfrentar algo difícil, desagradável ou complicado.

A verb used to indicate the act of mentally preparing oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

1. Prepare mentallyB2formal

   To mentally prepare oneself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

   Preparar-se mentalmente

   • She steeled herself for the bad news.
   • He steeled his nerves before the big presentation.
   • They steeled themselves for the long journey ahead.

   Sinônimosbracefortifygirdhardennervestrengthen