lead
definitions
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noun
A heavy, soft, malleable, bluish-gray metallic element with atomic number 82 and symbol Pb.es: plomo
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noun
The graphite core of a pencil.es: mina
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noun
The position of being ahead or in front; advantage.es: ventaja
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noun
A clue or piece of information that helps to solve a problem or mystery.es: pista
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noun
The principal actor or role in a play, movie, or other performance.es: papel principal
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verb
To show the way by going in advance; guide.es: guiar
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verb
To be in charge or command of; direct.es: dirigir
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verb
To result in or bring about; cause.es: conducir a
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verb
To live or experience a particular kind of life.es: llevar (vida)
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adjective
Most important; primary; chief.es: principal
examples
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Old pipes were often made of lead.
Las tuberías antiguas a menudo estaban hechas de plomo.
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The lead in my pencil broke.
Se rompió la mina de mi lápiz.
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Our team has taken the lead in the championship.
Nuestro equipo ha tomado la ventaja en el campeonato.
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The detective followed a new lead.
El detective siguió una nueva pista.
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She played the lead in the school play.
Ella interpretó el papel principal en la obra escolar.
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The guide led us through the forest.
El guía nos condujo a través del bosque.
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She leads the marketing department.
Ella dirige el departamento de marketing.
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This path leads to the river.
Este camino conduce al río.
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He leads a quiet life in the countryside.
Él lleva una vida tranquila en el campo.
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Lead poisoning is a serious health risk.
El envenenamiento por plomo es un grave riesgo para la salud.