hormigón proyectado
/oɾmiɡon pɾoʝeɡtado/from spelling rules
The English phrase shotcrete is translated into Spanish as hormigón proyectado.
Shotcrete refers to a building material used in construction.
Meaning: building material (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term hormigón proyectado is a literal translation where hormigón means concrete and proyectado means projected or sprayed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, the term Gunite is used to refer to shotcrete.
How do you pronounce it?
/oɾmiɡon pɾoʝeɡtado/
Did you know?
- The word hormigón is derived from hormigo, which meant 'porridge', combined with an augmentative suffix. Essentially, the word for concrete describes a 'large porridge'.
- Depending on the country, a Spanish speaker might use hormigón or concreto. While hormigón is standard in Spain, concreto is the dominant term in much of Latin America.
- If you were in a Spanish-speaking region using the term Gunite, you might find the word's origins are actually tied to the specific brand of equipment used to invent the process.
Examples in context
- En este proyecto, utilizamos hormigón proyectado para reforzar las paredes del túnel.In this project, we used shotcrete to reinforce the tunnel walls.
- Para reparar la piscina, me recomendaron usar concreto a chorro.To repair the swimming pool, they recommended using shotcrete.
- En México, la técnica de gunite es muy común para construir piscinas.In Mexico, the gunite technique is very common for building swimming pools.
- El hormigón proyectado es muy resistente.Shotcrete is very resistant.
- Necesitamos más hormigón proyectado para la obra.We need more shotcrete for the construction site.
- El técnico aplicó el hormigón proyectado con cuidado.The technician applied the shotcrete carefully.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing a construction project.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿tienes el presupuesto para el hormigón proyectado?Lucía, do you have the budget for the shotcrete?
- LucíaSí, Alejandro, ya lo tengo todo listo.Yes, Alejandro, I have everything ready.
- AlejandroPerfecto, el hormigón proyectado llegará mañana.Perfect, the shotcrete will arrive tomorrow.
- LucíaMuy bien, coordinaré la llegada de los materiales.Very well, I will coordinate the arrival of the materials.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hormigón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
