bala de plomo
/bala de plomo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "lead bullet" is translated into Spanish as bala de plomo.
The phrase refers to a projectile made of lead that is fired from a gun.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bala (bullet), de (of) and plomo (lead).
Which one should you use?
While bala de plomo is the most common and straightforward translation, you may also use proyectil de plomo to mean "lead projectile". Additionally, if you are referring to ammunition in general, you can use the word munición.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun bala is changed to balas. The material plomo remains singular, resulting in balas de plomo (lead bullets).
How do you pronounce it?
/bala de plomo/
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Examples in context
- Los soldados utilizaron balas de plomo durante la guerra.The soldiers used lead bullets during the war.
- Estudiaremos las características balísticas del proyectil de plomo.We will study the ballistic characteristics of the lead projectile.
- ¡El pistolero disparó una bala de plomo!The gunslinger shot a lead bullet!
- El arqueólogo encontró una bala de plomo antigua.The archaeologist found an ancient lead bullet.
- La bala de plomo atravesó la madera.The lead bullet went through the wood.
- Esa bala de plomo es muy pesada.That lead bullet is very heavy.
Example conversation
Javier and María are looking at an old museum exhibit.
- Javier¿Qué es este objeto tan pequeño, María?What is this very small object, María?
- MaríaEs una vieja bala de plomo de la guerra.It is an old lead bullet from the war.
- JavierEs impresionante ver una bala de plomo así.It is impressive to see a lead bullet like that.
- MaríaSí, Javier, parece sacada de una película.Yes, Javier, it looks like something out of a movie.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bala, de, plomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
