EPDM
/ebdm/from spelling rules
EPDM is the Spanish term for the synthetic rubber material used in roofing and waterproofing.
How do you pronounce it?
/ebdm/
Did you know?
- When discussing EPDM installations, Spanish workers often use the term soldadura for the seams, even though the material is chemically bonded rather than melted.
- Spanish workers often shorten EPDM to la membrana, a word that in other contexts refers to biological membranes like those in human cells.
- Spanish speakers often call the material caucho sintético, even though the word caucho traditionally refers specifically to natural rubber harvested from trees.
Examples in context
- En el ámbito de la construcción, es fundamental utilizar caucho EPDM para garantizar la impermeabilización adecuada del techo.In the construction field, it is essential to use EPDM rubber to ensure proper roof waterproofing.
- Necesitamos una membrana de EPDM para el tejado.We need an EPDM membrane for the roof.
- El caucho EPDM es muy resistente al sol.EPDM rubber is very resistant to the sun.
- ¿Es mejor usar EPDM o PVC para esta instalación?Is it better to use EPDM or PVC for this installation?
Example conversation
Two construction workers are discussing materials for a new project.
- MaríaJavier, ¿tienes el presupuesto para el EPDM?Javier, do you have the budget for the EPDM?
- JavierSí, María, ya lo pedí esta mañana.Yes, María, I already ordered it this morning.
- MaríaPerfecto, es vital para la impermeabilización.Perfect, it is vital for the waterproofing.
- JavierLo sé, llegará mañana a la obra.I know, it will arrive at the site tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
