English–Spanish
“cement” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/θeˈmento/
Example
Necesitamos cemento para arreglar la pared.
We need cement to fix the wall.
How to say “cement” in Spanish
“Cement” in Spanish is cemento.
Fine powder that hardens into a strong binder when mixed with water.
Example sentences with cemento
¿Me ayudas a llevar un saco de cemento al coche?
Can you help me carry a bag of cement to the car?
Tips for using cemento
- In everyday Spanish cemento refers to the dry powder; concrete is hormigón (cement plus sand and gravel) so the two words are not interchangeable.