How to Say "shoring timber" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shoring timber” is “adema” — C2 level.
English → SpanishC2
nounC2formal
wooden support in a tunnel
Examples
Los mineros reforzaron el túnel con un adema de roble.
The miners reinforced the tunnel with an oak prop.
Es peligroso entrar si falta algún adema en la estructura.
It is dangerous to enter if any support beam is missing from the structure.
El ingeniero inspeccionó cada adema para asegurar la estabilidad.
The engineer inspected every strut to ensure stability.
Gender of Technical Nouns
'Adema' is a masculine noun. Even though it ends in 'a', you should use masculine words with it, like 'el adema' or 'un adema'.
Confusing with 'Ademán'
Mistake: “Using 'adema' to mean a gesture.”
Correction: Use 'ademán' for a physical gesture. 'Adema' is strictly for structural supports.
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