No. 5,552 in Spanish
plomo
Lead (the metal).
In a sentence
El plomo se utiliza en la fabricación de baterías.
Lead is used in the production of batteries.
Here, 'plomo' refers to the chemical element lead, denoting a contextual usage in science and material discussions.
Cuidado, esa estructura tiene plomo y podría ser peligrosa.
Be careful, that structure contains lead and could be hazardous.
In this case, 'plomo' emphasizes the presence of the element as a warning regarding safety concerns.
No seas plomo y diviértete más en la fiesta.
Don't be a drag and enjoy the party more.
This usage of 'plomo' is metaphorical, meaning someone who could be perceived as boring or overly serious, demonstrating its colloquial application.
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