Part of Speech: Noun
Phonetic Transcription: /cemento/ (English: /sɛˈmɛntoʊ/)
Meanings: 1. Concrete: Refers to the building material made of cement, sand, and water, used for construction purposes. 2. Cement: The powdered substance used to make concrete. 3. Cement: Metaphorically used to refer to something that unites or strengthens.
Usage Patterns: The word "cemento" is commonly used in both oral and written Spanish. It is a frequently used term in construction and engineering contexts. In everyday conversations, it might be used less frequently compared to more common words.
Verb Forms: "Cemento" is a noun, so it does not have different forms in verb tenses.
Examples: 1. Voy a comprar cemento para reparar el muro. (I am going to buy cement to fix the wall.) 2. La mezcla de cemento y agua es fundamental para la construcción. (The mix of cement and water is essential for construction.)
Idiomatic Expressions: "echar cemento" (literally: to pour cement) - to solidify, to strengthen something. - No podemos seguir adelante con esta relación si no echamos cemento en nuestras bases. (We can't move forward with this relationship if we don't solidify our foundations.)
Etymology: The word "cemento" comes from the Latin word "caementum," which originally referred to rough pieces of stone or bricks used before the Roman age to construct walls.
Synonyms and Antonyms:
Synonyms: 1. Concreto (Concrete) 2. Hormigón (Concrete) 3. Pegamento (Glue)
Antonyms: 1. Desmoronarse (To crumble) 2. Debilitar (To weaken)