Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Metal in Spanish
Metal · noun · meh-TAHL
The Spanish word for metal is 'metal,' spelled identically to the English word. It is a masculine noun that refers to any metallic element or alloy. Despite the identical spelling, the pronunciation differs — in Spanish the stress falls on the second syllable. The adjective form 'metálico' describes anything with metallic qualities.
Metal is pronounced meh-TAHL in Spanish, with the stress on the final syllable — unlike English, which stresses the first syllable. The 'a' has a clear, open sound.
La puerta está hecha de metal reforzado.
The door is made of reinforced metal.
Metal in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for metal, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| metal | metal | meh-TAHL | Default, widely understood |
| metálico | metal | adjective form meaning metallic |
How Native Speakers Use Metal
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Material description
Esta escultura está hecha de metal reciclado.
This sculpture is made from recycled metal.
Describing the material of an art piece.
Construction
Usaron vigas de metal para construir el puente.
They used metal beams to build the bridge.
Discussing building materials in construction.
Music genre
A mi hermano le encanta la música metal.
My brother loves metal music.
Referring to the heavy metal music genre.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Metal
Wrong stress placement
Incorrect: Pronunciar 'MEH-tal' con acento en la primera sílaba.
Correct: Pronunciar 'meh-TAHL' con acento en la segunda sílaba.
Unlike English, Spanish stresses the final syllable of 'metal,' and mispronouncing it can cause confusion.
Wrong gender
Incorrect: La metal es un material resistente.
Correct: El metal es un material resistente.
Metal is a masculine noun in Spanish and requires the article 'el,' not 'la.'
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Common Questions About Metal in Spanish
- Is metal spelled the same in English and Spanish?
- The spelling is identical, but the pronunciation differs — Spanish places the stress on the final syllable (meh-TAHL), while English stresses the first (MET-ul).
- How do you say 'heavy metal' as a music genre in Spanish?
- The music genre is called 'heavy metal' or simply 'metal' in Spanish, borrowing the English terms directly since they are recognized worldwide.
- What is the adjective form of metal in Spanish?
- The adjective form is 'metálico' (masculine) or 'metálica' (feminine), used to describe a metallic quality — for example, 'brillo metálico' (metallic shine).