plomo
/ˈplomo/
In Spanish, the word for lead is plomo.
Meaning: guide or conduct in a certain course (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, mandar is used to mean 'to lead' or 'to be in charge'. In Latin America, comandar is commonly used in military or authoritative contexts.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈplomo/
Did you know?
- In certain contexts of Colombian slang, the word plomo is used as a code word for gunfire or bullets.
- While plomo is the metal, the English word 'plumber' comes from the same Latin root plumbum, as ancient pipes were made of lead.
- The Spanish word plomizo describes a grey, overcast sky the color of plomo.
Examples in context
- El plomo es peligroso.Lead is dangerous.This sentence shows how to describe the danger of 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 regarding 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 the metal plomo.Tatoeba #12019634 by emma_zunz, translation #6177648 by carlosalberto
- Juan lidera un equipo de profesionales muy talentosos.Juan leads a team of very talented professionals.
- Encabezo la organización sin fines de lucro en mi ciudad.I lead the nonprofit organization in my city.
- Ella dirige con determinación y visión.She leads with determination and vision.
- Pepe lleva la batuta en los proyectos artísticos.Pepe takes the lead in artistic projects.
- ¿Quién está al mando del equipo de fútbol ahora?Who's in charge of the soccer team now?
- Juanita siempre toma la delantera en todo lo que hace.Juanita always takes the lead in everything she does.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are hiking in a forest.
- SofíaMateo, ¿puedes plomo el camino hoy?Mateo, can you lead the way today?
- MateoSí, yo conozco la ruta perfecta.Yes, I know the perfect route.
- SofíaGracias, plomo con cuidado por las piedras.Thanks, lead carefully through the rocks.
- MateoNo te preocupes, sígueme de cerca.Don't worry, follow me closely.
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.
