El refuerzo de cimientos
Example: El refuerzo de cimientos garantiza la estabilidad del edificio antiguo.
Definition
"El refuerzo de cimientos" refers to the process of strengthening or reinforcing the foundations of a building or structure to ensure its stability and safety, especially when the original foundations are weak or damaged.
Etymology
The phrase "el refuerzo de cimientos" comes from Spanish, where "refuerzo" means reinforcement or strengthening, derived from the verb "reforzar" meaning to strengthen, and "cimientos" means foundations, coming from Latin "cementum" meaning stone or mortar used in building. Did you know? The concept reflects the critical importance of solid foundations in construction.
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"El refuerzo de cimientos" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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