1. A metal with relatively high density, atomic number, or atomic weight, especially one that is toxic or poisonous
Lead and mercury are heavy metals that can contaminate water supplies.
Chumbo e mercúrio são metais pesados que podem contaminar fontes de água.
2. A genre of loud, distorted rock music characterized by amplified electric guitars, powerful drumming, and often aggressive vocals
He listens to heavy metal music every day.
Ele ouve música heavy metal todos os dias.