This is the 2542nd most frequent Spanish word.
bronce
Bronze; an alloy of copper and tin.
Here, 'bronce' refers to the material composed of copper and tin, used in the creation of the statue.
La estatua en la plaza está hecha de bronce.
The statue in the square is made of bronze.
In this case, 'bronce' denotes the recognition granted to third place winners, represented by a material of the same name.
La atleta ganó una medalla de bronce en la competencia internacional.
The athlete won a bronze medal in the international competition.
'Bronce' here is used metaphorically to describe a tanned skin tone resembling the brownish-golden color of the metal bronze.