How to Say "cement" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cement” is “cola” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
for specific materials
Examples
Usa esta cola fuerte para fijar la madera rota.
Use this strong glue to fix the broken wood.
Compramos un bote grande de cola blanca para el proyecto escolar.
We bought a large jar of white glue for the school project.
Confusing Nouns
Mistake: “Using 'pegamento' when referring specifically to certain types of liquid glue common in crafts (where 'cola' is often preferred).”
Correction: While 'pegamento' is always correct for 'glue,' 'cola' is very common for standard white glue or woodworking adhesive.
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