brass
BrE /brɑːs/ AmE /bræs/
noun en → es
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
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The band played on brass instruments.
La banda tocó con instrumentos de latón.
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
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The brass played a lively tune.
La sección de latón tocó una melodía animada.
a yellowish-brown colour like that of brass metal.
color marrón amarillento, color de latón
- brass object
Collocations brass hair · brass nails
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She has brass hair.
Ella tiene el cabello de color marrón amarillento.
courage or boldness, especially when it is not wise to be brave.
valentía, audacia
- show brass
Collocations brass nerve · brass face
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He has the brass to say that.
Él tiene la audacia de decir eso.