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    Cemento (en. Cement)

    /θeˈmento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A powdery substance that is mixed with water to form a paste that hardens upon drying.
    Cement is used in the construction of buildings.
    El cemento se usa en la construcción de edificios.
    A mixture of lime and gypsum used as a binder.
    The quality of the cement affects the durability of the work.
    La calidad del cemento afecta la durabilidad de la obra.
    A fundamental element in the manufacture of concrete.
    Tons of cement are required for the construction of a bridge.
    Se requieren toneladas de cemento para la construcción de un puente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'caementum', which meant small stones or gravel.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pour cement
    Pouring cement on a surface to build.
    echar cemento
    hydraulic cement
    Cement that hardens upon contact with water.
    cemento hidráulico
    sack of cement
    Container used to hold cement.
    saco de cemento

    Related Words

    concrete
    A mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water used in construction.
    hormigón
    mortar
    A mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bond bricks.
    mortero
    concrete
    Synonym for concrete, a composite material made of cement and aggregates.
    concreto

    Slang Meanings

    Cement in a figurative sense to refer to something that binds or solidifies relationships.
    That event was the cement that united the team.
    Ese evento fue el cemento que unió al equipo.
    Money or materials that are not in plain sight.
    I need more cement in my project, but I don't have funds.
    Necesito más cemento en mi proyecto, pero no tengo fondos.