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Cement
01
cemento
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
Ejemplos
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
El equipo de construcción vertió cemento en las zanjas de cimentación, comenzando el proceso de construcción de la nueva casa.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
Las aceras estaban agrietadas y desiguales, necesitaban reparación y cemento fresco.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Ejemplos
The children played on the cement outside the school.
Workers patched cracks in the cement.
03
any material that hardens to bind, adhere, or fasten objects together
Ejemplos
Epoxy acts as a strong cement for metal parts.
Resin-based cement is used for woodworking.
04
a calcified tissue covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it in the jaw
Ejemplos
The dentist examined the cement around the molars.
Cement attaches the tooth root to the periodontal ligament.
05
any of various materials used in dentistry to fill cavities or secure prosthetics
Ejemplos
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cementar, pegar
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Ejemplos
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
El albañil cementará los ladrillos para construir un muro sólido.
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
Es esencial cementar correctamente los azulejos al suelo para evitar que se aflojen.
02
consolidar, fortalecer
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
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The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
La finalización exitosa del proyecto ayudó a cimentar nuestra asociación con el cliente.
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
Sus experiencias compartidas durante el viaje ayudaron a cimentar su amistad.
03
cementar, cubrir con cemento
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Ejemplos
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
Los trabajadores cementaron el camino para proporcionar una superficie lisa para los vehículos.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
El equipo de construcción cementó la acera para mejorar la seguridad de los peatones.
