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    Madero (en. Lumber)

    /maˈðeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of hard wood used in construction or for other purposes.
    The carpenter used a madero to build the table.
    El carpintero utilizó un madero para construir la mesa.
    In some contexts, a madero can refer to an object or a wooden structure.
    The madero of the bridge was in very poor condition.
    El madero del puente estaba en muy mal estado.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'materia', meaning 'solid matter', related to wood.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    construction timber
    Term that refers to the wood used specifically in architectural works.
    madero de construcción
    to be a cop
    Expression that can refer to someone who is clumsy or inept.
    ser un madero

    Related Words

    wood
    Solid material obtained from trees, used in construction and manufacturing.
    madera
    carpenter
    A person who works with wood, making furniture and other objects.
    carpintero

    Slang Meanings

    In police slang, it refers to a law enforcement agent.
    If you see a madero around here, we better hide.
    Si ves a un madero por aquí, mejor nos escondemos.
    It can refer to a person who is considered foolish or clumsy.
    Don't be a madero, think before you act.
    No seas un madero, piensa antes de actuar.