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Cement
01
cimento
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
Exemplos
The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house.
A equipe de construção despejou cimento nas valas de fundação, iniciando o processo de construção da nova casa.
The sidewalks were cracked and uneven, in need of repair and fresh cement.
As calçadas estavam rachadas e desniveladas, precisando de reparos e cimento fresco.
02
a paved surface made of concrete
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The dentist applied a dental cement to seal the cavity.
Dental cement must set quickly and bond securely.
to cement
01
cimentar, colar
to securely attach or join objects together using a strong adhesive material
Transitive: to cement two things
Ditransitive: to cement sth to sth
Exemplos
The mason will cement the bricks together to build a solid wall.
O pedreiro vai cimentar os tijolos para construir uma parede sólida.
It 's essential to properly cement the tiles to the floor to prevent them from loosening.
É essencial cimentar corretamente os ladrilhos no chão para evitar que se soltem.
02
cimentar, consolidar
to make something such as an agreement, relationship, etc. stronger
Transitive: to cement an agreement or a relationship
Exemplos
The successful completion of the project helped to cement our partnership with the client.
A conclusão bem-sucedida do projeto ajudou a cimentar nossa parceria com o cliente.
Their shared experiences during the trip helped to cement their friendship.
As experiências compartilhadas durante a viagem ajudaram a cimentar a amizade deles.
03
cimentar, cobrir com concreto
to overlay or cover something with concrete
Transitive: to cement a surface
Exemplos
The workers cemented the driveway to provide a smooth surface for vehicles.
Os trabalhadores cimentaram a entrada para proporcionar uma superfície lisa para os veículos.
The construction crew cemented the sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety.
A equipe de construção cimentou a calçada para melhorar a segurança dos pedestres.
