Example: El yeso se usa para cubrir las paredes nuevas.
Definition
"El yeso" refers to a material made from gypsum that is used in construction to cover and smooth walls. It is applied as a wet paste that hardens into a solid, providing a smooth surface for painting or decoration.
Translations
plaster
het gips
el guix
le plâtre
der Gips
Etymology
The word "el yeso" comes from the Latin 'gypsum,' which passed into Spanish as 'yeso.' Interestingly, 'yeso' has been used since ancient times for building and artistic purposes, showing the long history of this versatile material.
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"El yeso" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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plaster