silver

=

la plata

noun

silver
[ˈsɪlvə(r)]
sustantivo
1. plata (f) (metal)
  • every cloud has a silver lining (Prov) -> no hay mal que por bien no venga
  • silver haired -> con el pelo blanco
  • silver (medal) -> medalla (f) de plata
  • silver paper -> papel (m) de plata (británico)
  • silver plate -> baño (m) de plata; (coating) objetos mpl plateados (articles)
  • the silver screen -> la pantalla grande
  • silver wedding -> bodas (f pl) de plata
2. monedas (f pl) plateadas (coins) (británico) (de entre 5 y 50 peniques)
3. (objetos mpl de) plata (f) (silverware) (de entre 5 y 50 peniques)
adjetivo
4. de plata (made of silver) (de entre 5 y 50 peniques)
también:
  • silver(-colored) (de entre 5 y 50 peniques) -> plateado(a)

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Q: Plata o silver?
A: Could you explain your use of silver here? I don't think you will be able to use a literal translation.
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