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"Plomo" is a form of "plomo", a noun which is often translated as "lead". "Plata" is a noun which is often translated as "silver". Learn more about the difference between "plomo" and "plata" below.
el plomo(
ploh
-
moh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (metal)
a. lead
El análisis del agua mostraba un alto porcentaje de plomo.The water analysis showed a high percentage of lead.
a. plumb line
El equipo de rescate dejó caer un plomo para comprobar la profundidad del río.The rescue team dropped a plumb line to check the depth of the river.
b. weight
Pon un plomo a la red para que se hunda en el agua.Attach a weight to the net so that it sinks in the water.
4. (colloquial) (dull person or thing)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. bore
Ese plomo se pasó dos horas hablando de sí mismo.That bore spent two hours talking about himself.
6. (color)
a. lead gray (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Este suéter viene en plomo o negro.This sweater is available in lead gray or black.
b. lead grey (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El plomo es el color perfecto para un traje moderno y sofisticado.Lead grey is the perfect colour for for a modern, sophisticated suit.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
7. (color)
a. lead gray (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El detective llevaba puesto un abrigo plomo.The detective was wearing a lead-gray coat.
b. lead grey (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La falda de Teresa no es negra, sino ploma.Teresa's skirt isn't black, but lead grey.
8. (colloquial) (dull)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
la plata(
plah
-
tah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (metal)
a. silver
En algunas regiones, la plata tiene más valor que el oro.In certain regions, silver is more valuable than gold.
2. (cash) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. money
Mira que tengas toda la plata en tu cartera.Make sure you have all your money in your wallet.
b. dough (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Esta tele nueva me va a costar un montón de plata.This new tv is going to cost me a ton of dough.
3. (cutlery)
a. silverware
Usaré la plata especial para la comida de Navidad.I'll use the special silverware for Christmas dinner.
