El mortero
Example: El mortero se usa para unir los ladrillos en la pared.
Definition
"El mortero" refers to a construction material made by mixing cement, sand, and water, used to bond bricks, stones, or other building units together in walls or structures.
Etymology
The word "el mortero" comes from the Latin word 'mortarium,' meaning a bowl or a vessel for pounding. Over time, it evolved to describe the paste-like mixture used in building, similar to how a mortar bowl mixes substances.
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"El mortero" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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