Example: Los trabajadores retiraron el escombro después de la demolición.
Definition
"El escombro" refers to the debris or rubble consisting of broken pieces of stone, bricks, concrete, and other materials left over after the demolition or construction of buildings. It is typically removed to clear the site for further building activities or cleaning.
Translations
rubble
het puin
el runam
le débris
der Schutt
Etymology
The term "el escombro" comes from the Spanish verb 'escombrar,' meaning to sweep or clear away, which itself originates from the Latin 'exculbare,' meaning to clean out. Did you know? The word evokes the action of sweeping debris away, highlighting its connection to cleaning and clearing spaces.
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"El escombro" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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rubble