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    Pedralba (en. Stonewall)

    /peðɾalβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Light-colored rock or stone used in construction.
    The house is built with pedralba, giving it a bright appearance.
    La casa está construida con pedralba, dándole un aspecto luminoso.
    Term used in some regions to describe a specific type of stone.
    The pedralba from this region is highly valued for its quality.
    El pedralba de esta región es muy valorado por su calidad.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish, related to 'pedra' which means stone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stone on pedralba
    It refers to a solid base, something firm.
    piedra sobre pedralba
    in pedralba
    It is used to indicate a specific place, associated with construction.
    en pedralba
    built of pedralba
    It indicates that something is made of this type of stone.
    construido de pedralba

    Related Words

    stone
    Solid substance composed of minerals.
    piedra
    branches
    Parts of a tree that may be associated with construction.
    ramas
    cement
    Material used to bond stones.
    cemento

    Slang Meanings

    It refers to a person who acts foolishly or unintelligently.
    Don't be a pedralba, act sensibly!
    ¡No seas pedralba, actúa con sentido común!
    It is used to describe something that is very heavy or difficult to move.
    That piece of furniture is a pedralba, I can't move it by myself.
    Ese mueble es un pedralba, no lo puedo mover solo.