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de plomo

made of lead

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phrase Rare #39,152
made of lead Used literally for objects made of lead and figuratively for something very heavy or sluggish. In expressions such as cubrir de plomo, it refers to shooting someone with bullets.
SP: La puerta era de plomo y apenas podíamos moverla.
EN: The door was made of lead, and we could barely move it.

Mis piernas pesan como si fuesen de plomo.

My legs feel as heavy as lead.

Me pesan las piernas como si fuesen de plomo.

My legs feel as heavy as lead.

Las palabras de oro van a menudo seguidas de actos de plomo.

Golden words are often followed by leaden deeds.

Lápiz de plomo.

Lead pencil.

— Atlantis: El imperio perdido (2001)

Queridos soldados de plomo de París!

Dear lead soldiers of Paris!

— El tambor de hojalata (1979)