El cimiento
Example: El cimiento de la casa debe ser muy resistente para durar.
Definition
"El cimiento" refers to the foundation or base of a building, structure, or concept, which provides essential support and stability. It is crucial for ensuring strength and durability, as in the phrase: 'El cimiento de la casa debe ser muy resistente para durar.'
Etymology
The word "el cimiento" comes from the Latin 'cementum,' meaning 'a joining or binding material.' It evolved in Spanish to mean the foundational base of constructions, highlighting its role in holding everything together. Did you know? The term originally emphasized the act of joining stones with mortar.
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"El cimiento" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 111 commonly used words.
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