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silver

[/ˈsɪlvər/]
noun/adjective/verbmasculinepl: silvers
prata
1. a precious white metal with high conductivity and reflectivity, used for jewelry, coins, and cutlery
The ring is made of silver.
O anel é feito de prata.
2. coins made of this metal or their value
He counted the silver in his pocket.
Ele contou a prata no bolso.
3. tableware or cutlery made of silver or silver-plated material
The family's silver was passed down through generations.
A prata da família foi transmitida por gerações.
4. a medal awarded for second place in a competition
She won the silver at the Olympic Games.
Ela ganhou a prata nos Jogos Olímpicos.
5. of the color of silver; grayish-white
The silver clouds floated across the sky.
As nuvens prateadas flutuavam pelo céu.
Synonyms
argentumprecious metal
Antonyms
goldbronze

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prata
standard and most common term
Rio de Janeiro
prata
standard usage
São Paulo
prata
standard usage
Portugal
prata
standard usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

silver bullet - uma solução rápida e fácil
silver lining - lado positivo de uma situação difícil
born with a silver spoon - nascer de berço de ouro
silver-tongued - eloquente, persuasivo
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