Iron Man
/iɾon man/from spelling rules
The English name for the Marvel Comics superhero is Iron Man in Spanish.
This phrase refers to the specific name of the superhero from Marvel Comics who wears a high-tech suit of armor.
How do you pronounce it?
/iɾon man/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word hierro can refer to a branding iron used on livestock, making the literal translation Hombre de Hierro potentially evoke imagery of ranching rather than technology.
- While the superhero is Iron Man, a person with nerves of steel or great courage is described in Spanish as having nervios de acero, meaning 'nerves of steel' rather than 'iron'.
- The Spanish word for the metal iron, hierro, is used in the common idiom está hecho un hierro, which describes someone who is completely exhausted or stiff.
Examples in context
- Me gusta mucho Iron Man.I like Iron Man a lot.
- ¿Has visto la película de Iron Man?Have you seen the Iron Man movie?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing movies at home.
- ElenaMateo, ¿quieres ver Iron Man conmigo?Mateo, do you want to watch Iron Man with me?
- MateoSí, me encanta Iron Man.Yes, I love Iron Man.
- ElenaÉl es mi personaje favorito.He is my favorite character.
- MateoA mí también me encanta su tecnología.I love his technology too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
