lead

language: es

definitions

  1. noun
    A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.
    es: plomo
  2. noun
    The graphite core of a pencil.
    es: mina
  3. noun
    The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.
    es: ventaja
  4. noun
    A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.
    es: pista
  5. noun
    The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.
    es: papel principal
  6. verb
    To show the way by going in advance; guide.
    es: guiar
  7. verb
    To be in charge or command of; direct.
    es: dirigir
  8. verb
    To result in or bring about; cause.
    es: conducir a
  9. verb
    To live or experience a particular kind of life.
    es: llevar (vida)
  10. adjective
    Most important; primary; chief.
    es: principal

examples

  1. Old pipes were often made of lead.

    Las tuberías antiguas a menudo estaban hechas de plomo.

  2. The lead in my pencil broke.

    Se rompió la mina de mi lápiz.

  3. Our team has taken the lead in the championship.

    Nuestro equipo ha tomado la ventaja en el campeonato.

  4. The detective followed a new lead.

    El detective siguió una nueva pista.

  5. She played the lead in the school play.

    Ella interpretó el papel principal en la obra escolar.

  6. The guide led us through the forest.

    El guía nos condujo a través del bosque.

  7. She leads the marketing department.

    Ella dirige el departamento de marketing.

  8. This path leads to the river.

    Este camino conduce al río.

  9. He leads a quiet life in the countryside.

    Él lleva una vida tranquila en el campo.

  10. Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.

    El envenenamiento por plomo es un grave riesgo para la salud.