cement

• Sustancia en polvo que, mezclada con agua, arena o grava, se utiliza en la construcción como material aglutinante, fraguando y endureciéndose para formar estructuras o revestimientos.

A noun referring to a powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used as a binding material in construction when mixed with water and sand or gravel.

incontable

1. Building materialB1formal

   A powdery substance made by calcining lime and clay, used in mortar and concrete.

   Cemento

   • The workers mixed cement with sand and water.
   • Cement is a key ingredient in concrete.
   • The construction site had piles of cement bags.

2. Adhesive or binderB2formal

   A substance used for sticking things together.

   Cemento adhesivo

   • Rubber cement is used for gluing paper.
   • The dentist applied a special cement to fix the crown.
   • This glue acts as a strong cement for ceramics.

   Sinónimosadhesivebindergluegummucilagepaste

3. Figurative bondC1formal

   Something that unites or strengthens a relationship or group.

   Vínculo figurativo

   • Shared experiences are the cement of friendship.
   • Trust is the cement that holds a team together.
   • Their common goal served as a cement for the alliance.

   Sinónimosbinderbondconnectiongluelinktie

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de unir, fortalecer o consolidar algo, a menudo mediante una sustancia o de forma figurada para hacerlo más estable o permanente.

A verb used to indicate the act of binding, strengthening, or making something more secure or permanent, often by applying a substance or figurative force.

1. To bind or join firmlyB2formal

   To make something more secure or permanent, often by using a substance like cement.

   consolidar, fijar firmemente

   • The workers cemented the bricks together to build the wall.
   • The treaty cemented the alliance between the two countries.
   • Their shared experiences cemented their friendship.

   Sinónimosbondfastenfixfusegluesecuresolidifystrengthenuniteweld

   Antónimosbreakdetachdivideloosenseparate

2. To strengthen or solidifyB2formal

   To make an agreement, relationship, or position stronger and more lasting.

   consolidar, afianzar

   • The victory cemented his reputation as a great leader.
   • The new policy cemented the company's commitment to sustainability.
   • Their marriage cemented the bond between the two families.

   Sinónimosconsolidateentrenchfirm upfortifyhardenreinforcesealsecuresolidifystrengthen

   Antónimosdestabilizeundermineweaken