La impermeabilización
Example: La impermeabilización del techo evita filtraciones de agua durante la lluvia.
Definition
"La impermeabilización" refers to the process or treatment applied to surfaces like roofs or walls to make them waterproof, preventing water from penetrating and causing damage. For example, "La impermeabilización del techo evita filtraciones de agua durante la lluvia" means the roof's waterproofing prevents water leaks during rain.
Etymology
The word "la impermeabilización" comes from the Spanish verb "impermeabilizar," which combines the prefix "im-" meaning 'not,' "permeable" meaning 'allowing passage,' and the suffix "-ización," indicating a process. Did you know? The term literally means 'making something impermeable,' highlighting its function in construction to stop water from passing through surfaces.
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"La impermeabilización" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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