How to Say "metal thread" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “metal thread” is “alambre” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito un trozo de alambre para arreglar la cerca.
I need a piece of wire to fix the fence.
Ten cuidado con el alambre de púas.
Be careful with the barbed wire.
El escultor utiliza alambre de cobre para sus obras.
The sculptor uses copper wire for his works.
Alambre is Masculine
Even though it ends in 'e', it's always 'el alambre'. Remember: 'el alambre largo' (the long wire).
Counting Wire
Like 'water' or 'gold', we often treat alambre as a material. To count it, we say 'un trozo de alambre' (a piece of wire) or 'un metro de alambre' (a meter of wire).
Wire vs. Cable
Mistake: “Using 'alambre' for your phone charger.”
Correction: Use 'cable' for electricity or data, and 'alambre' for structural metal strands like in a fence.
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