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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmetal precioso
Pronunciation / Transliteration: me-taw pre-syo-zu
"O investimento em metal precioso é seguro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A rare, naturally occurring metallic chemical element of high economic value, prized for its beauty, resistance to corrosion, and rarity.
"Gold, silver, and platinum are the most well-known precious metals traded on global commodities markets." - 2
Any metal that is valuable as an investment asset or used in fine jewelry and high-end industrial applications.
"Central banks often hold reserves of precious metals to hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines the Middle English 'precious' (derived from Old French 'precieus' and Latin 'pretiosum', meaning of great value) with 'metal' (from Greek 'metallon', meaning mine or quarry). Historically, these rare, naturally occurring metallic elements have been recognized for their high economic and intrinsic value across ancient civilizations.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Precious metal" is said worldwide
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métal précieux
Transliteration: mey-tal prey-syuh
"L'or est un métal précieux très recherché."
Edelmetall
Transliteration: ey-del-me-tal
"Gold und Silber sind Edelmetalle."
metallo prezioso
Transliteration: me-tal-lo pre-t͡syo-zo
"Il platino è un metallo prezioso utilizzato in gioielleria."
metal precioso
Transliteration: me-tal pre-sjo-so
"El oro es considerado un metal precioso fundamental."
metal precioso
Transliteration: me-taw pre-syo-zu
"O investimento em metal precioso é seguro."
कीमती धातु
Transliteration: keemati dhatu
"सोना और चांदी कीमती धातुएं हैं।"
贵金属
Transliteration: guì jīnshǔ
"黄金是一种重要的贵金属。"
귀금속
Transliteration: gwi-geum-sok
"금과 은은 대표적인 귀금속입니다."
貴金属
Transliteration: kikinzoku
"金や銀は貴金属として取引されます。"
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