pave

• Sustantivo que designa un tipo de engaste en joyería en el que las piedras preciosas se colocan muy juntas, de modo que el metal entre ellas apenas se ve, formando una superficie continua y brillante.

A noun referring to a setting in which precious stones are placed so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

1. Pavé settingC1formal

   A setting in which precious stones are set so closely together that no metal is visible between them.

   engaste pavé

   • The ring featured a diamond pavé that sparkled brilliantly.
   • She admired the intricate pavé setting on the bracelet.
   • The jeweler specialized in pavé designs for luxury watches.

• Verbo que designa la acción de cubrir una superficie con un material sólido y uniforme, o, en sentido figurado, preparar o facilitar un camino.

A verb used to indicate the act of covering a surface with a hard, even material, or figuratively to prepare or make a path easier.

1. B1formal

   To cover a surface, such as a road or path, with a hard material like stone, concrete, or asphalt to make it suitable for vehicles or walking.

   pavimentar

   • The city plans to pave the old dirt road next month.
   • Workers are paving the driveway with new asphalt.
   • They paved the garden path with decorative stones.

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