nounnoun

el fierro

iron

The word "fierro" in Spanish primarily refers to iron or a metal object made of iron. It is commonly used in some Latin American countries, especially in rural or traditional contexts, to describe tools, weapons, or horse tack made of iron.

For example:

  • "El herrero trabaja con fierro" means "The blacksmith works with iron."
  • In some regions, "fierro" can colloquially mean a gun or firearm.

So, it essentially means iron or something made of iron.

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Examples

El portón está hecho de fierro resistente.noun

The gate is made of sturdy iron.

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