bronce
/ˈbɾonθe/masculine
The Spanish word for bronze is bronce.
bronce is a masculine noun referring to the metal alloy. The related verb broncear can be used to describe the process of tanning one's skin or applying a bronze-colored finish to an object.
Meaning: alloy (noun)
Which one should you use?
While bronce refers to the metal itself, the adjective bronceado is specifically used to describe a person's tanned skin. For describing things that have a bronze color, you may also use the adjectives broncíneo or brónceo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
bronce is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbɾonθe/
Did you know?
- The word bronce traces its history back to the Italian city of Brindisi, which was historically famous for its production of this metal.
- In Spanish, the verb broncear is the standard way to say 'to tan' or 'to get a suntan', treating the skin like the metal alloy.
- Because broncear is used for tanning, a 'suntanning bed' is often referred to using a phrase containing this root, treating the machine as a metal-finishing tool.
Examples in context
- Él ganó una medalla de bronce.He won a bronze medal.This sentence shows how to use bronce when discussing a medal.Tatoeba #1779810 by hayastan, translation #1756830 by Spamster
- La campana de bronce suena bonito.The bronze bell sounds nice.This sentence shows how to use bronce when describing a bell.Tatoeba #1559602 by marcelostockle, translation #2796356 by mervert1
- Nosotros ganamos la medalla de bronce.We won the bronze medal.Tatoeba #1182384 by marcelostockle, translation #1182395 by CK
- El trofeo olímpico es de bronce.The Olympic trophy is made of bronze.
- La escultura de la plaza está hecha de bronce.The sculpture in the square is made of bronze.
- El sol poniente iluminaba el paisaje con tonos cobrizos.The setting sun illuminated the landscape with bronze tones.
- El brillo del bronce me deslumbraThe shine of bronze dazzles me
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are looking at antiques in a shop.
- Daniel¿De qué material es este marco?What material is this frame made of?
- LucíaParece que es de bronce.It looks like it is bronze.
- DanielEs un bronce muy antiguo.It is a very old bronze.
- LucíaTienes razón, Daniel.You are right, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bronze” translations and entries bronce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bronce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
