tanso
tansô with stress marks
copper; bronze; brass
Usage Note
Tansô refers to copper, bronze, or brass materials, such as electrical wires and third-place medals. It is also colloquially used to describe imitation gold jewelry or items that are not as valuable as they appear.
Examples
" Ang kulay nito ay tanso. "
Natural Translation
Its color is copper.
Literal Translation
The color of-this is copper.
" Ang barya ay yari sa tanso. "
Natural Translation
The coin is made of copper.
Literal Translation
The coin is made of copper.
" Akala ng marami na ginto ang singsing, ngunit tanso lang pala kaya madali itong nangitim. "
Natural Translation
Many thought the ring was gold, but it turned out to be just brass, which is why it tarnished quickly.
Literal Translation
Thought of many that gold the ring, but copper only it-turns-out so easy this darkened.
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