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masculine

/θeˈmento/

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Translation

cement

Word origin

From Latin caementum ('rough stone, rubble used in building'), from caedere ('to cut').

Origin
Latin
Root
caementum
English cognates
cement

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralcementos

Examples

.

The workers mix the cement with water and sand.

garaje .

The garage floor is made of cement.

muro.

We need more cement to finish the wall.

tarda secarse.

The cement takes several hours to dry.

¿ sacos ?

How many bags of cement did you buy?

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This word is part of lesson 84.