losa (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word losa is a noun.

Phonetic Transcription

/losa/

Translation Options into English

• slab
• tile

Meaning and Usage

In Spanish, losa refers to a large, flat piece of material, usually stone, wood, or concrete, that is used in construction or flooring. It can also refer to gravestones in a cemetery context. The word is fairly commonly used in both oral and written contexts, particularly in construction, architecture, and landscaping discussions.

Example Sentences

1. La losa del piso está muy fría.

2. The floor slab is very cold.

3. La tumba está cubierta con una losa de mármol.

4. The grave is covered with a marble slab.

5. Necesitamos una losa más resistente para este proyecto.

6. We need a more durable slab for this project.

Idiomatic Expressions

While losa is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions, it does appear in a few phrases that reflect its meaning in construction and metaphorical uses:

1. Cargar con la losa
2. Cargar con la losa del pasado es difícil.

3. Carrying the slab of the past is difficult.

4. Poner la losa

5. Es hora de poner la losa en nuestra relación.

6. It’s time to lay down the slab in our relationship.

7. Losa en la conciencia

8. Siempre he llevado una losa en la conciencia por lo que hice.

9. I have always carried a slab on my conscience for what I did.

10. Bajo la losa

11. Su secreto fue mantenido bajo la losa por años.
12. His secret was kept under the slab for years.

Etymology

The term losa has its origins in Latin, specifically from the word losa, which translates to "smooth" or "slab". Its usage in Spanish has retained the original sense of flat and solid surfaces.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Baldosa (tile) - Placa (plate) - Tabla (board)

Antonyms: - Hueco (hollow) - Agujero (hole)