plomo
/ˈplomo/
The Spanish word for lead is plomo.
Related terms include balas for bullets and pasos to describe the act of leading or conducting. If you wish to express the idea of being in control or leading a situation idiomatically, you can use the phrase llevar la batuta.
Meaning: guide or conduct in a certain course (verb)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈplomo/
Did you know?
- The word plomo comes from the Latin 'plumbum', which is also the root of the English word 'plumbing'.
- In many Spanish-speaking contexts, especially in news or slang, the word plomo is often used as a euphemism for 'bullets'. This is because lead is the primary metal used to make them.
Examples in context
- El plomo es peligroso.Lead is dangerous.This sentence illustrates the danger associated with plomo.Tatoeba #12019484 by emma_zunz, translation #5085309 by Hybrid
- Es pesado como el plomo.It's as heavy as lead.This sentence uses plomo in a comparison of weight.Tatoeba #12019633 by emma_zunz, translation #11473136 by sundown
- El plomo es un metal blando.Lead is a soft metal.This sentence describes the physical properties of plomo.Tatoeba #12019634 by emma_zunz, translation #6177648 by carlosalberto
- Sus habilidades de liderazgo son excepcionales.His leadership skills are exceptional.
- Él manda al equipo de manera efectiva.He leads the team effectively.
- Nos jefearon todo el día.They bossed us around the entire day.
- Ella lleva la batuta en todas nuestras aventuras.She takes the lead in all our adventures.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are visiting a museum.
- MateoTú conoces el museo, ¿puedes plomo el camino?You know the museum, can you lead the way?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, yo plomo el grupo hoy.Yes, Mateo, I will lead the group today.
- MateoPerfecto, plomo nosotros hacia la salida.Perfect, lead us toward the exit.
- ElenaSigue mi paso, Elena te plomo ahora.Follow my step, Elena is leading you now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry plomo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plomo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
