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    Losa (en. Slab)

    /ˈlosa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Plate of stone, ceramic, or similar material used in construction or paving.
    The roof slab cracked due to the storm.
    La losa del techo se agrietó por la tormenta.
    Flattened plate made of materials like cement, used to create floors or roofs.
    We decided to put ceramic slabs on the kitchen floor.
    Decidimos poner losas de cerámica en el suelo de la cocina.
    Architectural element used in buildings to create flat surfaces.
    The marble slabs add an elegant touch to the entrance.
    Las losas de mármol dan un toque elegante a la entrada.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'losa', which refers to a flat stone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mother slab
    Refers to the large plate that covers the top of a building, especially in construction.
    losa madre
    fall like a slab
    Expression that indicates a piece of news or event falls heavily or gravely upon someone.
    caer como losa

    Related Words

    tile
    Smaller and thinner plate used to cover surfaces.
    loseta
    concrete slab
    Slab made from cement, used in constructions.
    losa de concreto
    covering
    Top part of a building covered by slabs.
    cubierta

    Slang Meanings

    Use of 'slab' in a colloquial context to refer to heavy or difficult-to-carry things.
    That backpack weighs like a slab.
    Esa mochila pesa como una losa.
    Term used to describe bad news that severely affects someone.
    The news of his dismissal was a slab for him.
    La noticia de su despido fue una losa para él.