brass

BrE /brɑːs/ AmE /bræs/

noun en → es

1 METAL B2

a yellowish-brown metal made by mixing copper and zinc, used for making musical instruments, decorations, etc.

latón

  • brass object

Collocations brass instrument · brass decoration

  • The band played on brass instruments.

    La banda tocó con instrumentos de latón.

2 MILITARY C1

the part of an army that uses musical instruments made of brass, such as trumpets and horns.

trompeta, corneta (música militar)

  • brass section

Collocations brass band · brass ensemble

  • The brass played a lively tune.

    La sección de latón tocó una melodía animada.

1 COLOUR B2

a yellowish-brown colour like that of brass metal.

color marrón amarillento, color de latón

  • brass object

Collocations brass hair · brass nails

  • She has brass hair.

    Ella tiene el cabello de color marrón amarillento.

1 BRAVERY C1

courage or boldness, especially when it is not wise to be brave.

valentía, audacia

  • show brass

Collocations brass nerve · brass face

  • He has the brass to say that.

    Él tiene la audacia de decir eso.