Mármol (en. Marble)

/ˈmaɾ.mol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Carbonate rock primarily used in sculpture and construction.
The sculptor chose Carrara marble for his work.
El escultor eligió mármol de Carrara para su obra.
Smooth and shiny surface obtained from this rock.
The living room floor is made of white marble.
El suelo de la sala de estar está hecho de mármol blanco.
Material widely used in architecture and interior design.
The kitchen countertop is made of marble.
La encimera de la cocina está fabricada con mármol.

Etymology

From the Latin 'marmor', meaning polished stone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

polished marble
Marble that has been processed to achieve a smooth and shiny surface.
mármol pulido
marble stone
Refers to marble used in construction.
piedra de mármol
Carrara marble
A type of marble famous for its high quality and white color.
mármol de Carrara
synthetic marble
Material that mimics the appearance of natural marble.
mármol sintético

Related Words

sculpture
The art of creating three-dimensional forms.
escultura
architecture
Art and technique of designing buildings and other structures.
arquitectura
interior design
Design and decoration of interior spaces.
interiorismo

Slang Meanings

Referring to something very luxurious or expensive.
That car is pure marble.
Ese coche es puro mármol.
To describe a cold and distant situation.
Her attitude was as cold as marble.
Su actitud fue tan fría como el mármol.