magnet
BrE /ˈmaɡnət/ AmE /ˈmæɡnɪt/
noun en → es
a piece of metal or a special plastic that attracts iron and steel objects
imán, imantito
Collocations magnet for paper clips · magnetic strip
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He used a magnet to pick up the coins.
Usó un imán para recoger las monedas.
to attract or be attracted to someone or something in a similar way that a magnet attracts metal objects
atraer, ser atractivo para
- magnet sb/sth for sth
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The city is a magnet for tourists.
La ciudad es un imán para los turistas.