steel

a strong, hard metal that is made from iron and used to make things such as tools, machines, and buildings

acero, hierro forjado

Collocations steel bridge · steel frame

• The building has a steel frame.

  El edificio tiene un marco de acero.

the quality of being strong and brave, especially in difficult situations

firmeza, coraje

Collocations show steel · have the steel to do something

• She showed real steel in the face of danger.

  Ella demostró una gran firmeza ante el peligro.

a type of food made from flour and water that is cooked in a pan, often with sugar or fruit inside it

bizcocho de acero (coloquial)

Collocations steel cake

• They served steel for dessert.

  Sirvieron bizcocho de acero como postre.

a drink made from a mixture of beer and ale, often served cold

cerveza fuerte (coloquial)

Collocations steel drink

• He ordered a steel at the bar.

  Pedía una cerveza fuerte en la barra.

a type of sport in which people compete against each other using swords or similar weapons

esgrima

Collocations steel competition

• She won a gold medal in steel.

  Ganó una medalla de oro en esgrima.

a brand of something, especially one that is well-known or popular

marca registrada

Collocations steel brand

• The company has a strong steel.

  La empresa tiene una marca registrada fuerte.

to make something stronger or more effective

reforzar, endurecer

• steel sb/sth against sth

• The company is trying to steel its position in the market.

  La empresa está tratando de reforzar su posición en el mercado.

to be determined or resolute, especially when faced with difficulties

tener la firmeza para hacer algo

Collocations steel oneself to do sth

• She had to steel herself to face the truth.

  Tuvo que reforzar su determinación para enfrentar la verdad.