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    Bloque (en. Block)

    /ˈblokɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large, solid piece of material, such as stone, wood, or concrete.
    The brick is a common building block.
    El ladrillo es un bloque de construcción común.
    A section of an urban area delineated by streets.
    We live just three blocks from the main square.
    Vivimos a solo tres bloques de la plaza principal.
    A set of data stored or processed together.
    The management system uses blocks to organize information.
    El sistema de gestión usa bloques para organizar la información.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'blocus', which means 'obstruction'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Concrete block
    A block made of concrete used in construction.
    bloque de cemento
    Street blockade
    The action of closing or restricting access to a street.
    bloqueo de calles
    Time block
    A specific period assigned to carry out an activity.
    bloque de tiempo

    Related Words

    Block maker
    Place where blocks are manufactured.
    bloquera
    To block
    To prevent passage or access to something.
    bloquear

    Slang Meanings

    Group of friends or companions.
    We are going out with the group this weekend.
    Vamos a salir con el bloque este fin de semana.
    A problem or situation that prevents progress.
    I'm in a creative block and don't know what to write.
    Estoy en un bloque creativo y no sé qué escribir.