copper

US /ˈkɑː.pɚ/
UK /ˈkɑː.pɚ/
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1.

cobre

a reddish-brown metallic element that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity.

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Electrical wires are often made of copper.
Fios elétricos são frequentemente feitos de cobre.
Ancient civilizations used copper for tools and ornaments.
Civilizações antigas usavam cobre para ferramentas e ornamentos.
2.

cor de cobre

a reddish-brown color, like that of the metal.

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Her hair was a beautiful shade of copper.
O cabelo dela tinha um lindo tom de cobre.
The sunset painted the clouds in shades of orange and copper.
O pôr do sol pintou as nuvens em tons de laranja e cobre.
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policial, tira

(informal, British) a police officer.

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The copper on the beat gave me directions.
O policial na ronda me deu direções.
Watch out, there's a copper coming!
Cuidado, tem um policial vindo!
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cobrir com cobre, cobrear

to cover or coat with copper.

:
The roof of the old building was coppered to prevent leaks.
O telhado do prédio antigo foi cobre para evitar vazamentos.
The artisan carefully coppered the intricate design onto the vase.
O artesão cuidadosamente cobreou o design intrincado no vaso.
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de cobre, acobreado

made of or colored like copper.

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She wore a beautiful copper necklace.
Ela usava um lindo colar de cobre.
The old pot had a lovely copper sheen.
A panela antiga tinha um lindo brilho cobre.