acero
/aˈθeɾo/masculine
The Spanish word for steel is acero.
Acero is a masculine noun referring to the metal produced from iron. You can use the phrase de acero idiomatically to describe qualities like willpower or nerves, similar to how it is used in English. Specific types of steel include acero inoxidable (stainless steel) and acero laminado (rolled steel).
Meaning: metal produced from iron (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, it is common to use hierro to refer to steel.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Acero is a masculine noun. The related adjective acerado can be used to mean something is made of steel or is similar to steel in color or strength.
How do you pronounce it?
/aˈθeɾo/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the phrase nervios de acero describes someone who stays calm under pressure, but saying estómago de acero refers to someone who can eat anything without getting sick.
- The term acero shares the same linguistic DNA as the Latin word aciēs, which referred to a line of battle or a sharp edge in a military context.
- The adjective acerado is often used in literature to describe a 'steely' gaze or a cold, piercing look in someone's eyes.
Examples in context
- Él tiene nervios de acero.He has nerves of steel.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe having nerves of steel using acero.Tatoeba #1737445 by hayastan, translation #13637632 by araneo
- Tiene una voluntad de acero.He has a will of steel.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe having a will of steel using acero.Tatoeba #11731095 by Seael, translation #4253029 by orcrist
- Yo tengo una vejiga de acero.I have a steel bladder.This sentence is useful for showing how to describe having a steel bladder using acero.Tatoeba #1190877 by marcelostockle, translation #1190878 by marcelostockle
- La resistencia del acero fundido lo hace ideal para crear piezas duraderas.The strength of cast steel makes it ideal for creating durable parts.
- Compré una estructura de fierro para mi jardín.I bought a steel structure for my garden.
- Ese fregadero de acero inoxidable es muy fácil de limpiar.That stainless steel sink is very easy to clean.
- Los perfiles de acero laminado son fundamentales en la industria de la construcción.Rolled steel profiles are essential in the construction industry.
- 17 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are at a construction site.
- AlejandroNecesitamos más acero para la estructura.We need more steel for the structure.
- MaríaEl acero ya está en el camión.The steel is already on the truck.
- Alejandro¿Es acero inoxidable o normal?Is it stainless steel or regular?
- MaríaEs acero normal, Alejandro.It is regular steel, Alejandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “steel” translations and entries acero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
