Concrete and masonry terms in Spanish
Concrete & masonry words in English and Spanish, side by side, for quotes, invoices and talking with customers and crews.
Materials and parts
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Pavers | Adoquines (pavers) |
| Pilasters / caps | Columnas / tapas |
| Ready-mix concrete | Concreto premezclado |
| Rebar / wire mesh | Varilla / malla |
| Stone veneer | Chapa de piedra |
Work and services
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Base / compaction | Base y compactación |
| Block wall (CMU) | Barda de block |
| Brick work | Trabajo de ladrillo |
| Broom / exposed finish | Acabado escobillado / lavado |
| Concrete pump | Bomba de concreto |
| Concrete removal | Quitar concreto viejo |
| Concrete repair | Reparación de concreto |
| Concrete sealing / staining | Sellado / tinte de concreto |
| Concrete work | Trabajo de concreto |
| Control joints / saw cut | Juntas / corte con sierra |
| Curb / gutter | Guarnición (curb) |
| Drainage | Drenaje |
| Driveway | Entrada de carro (driveway) |
| Excavation | Excavación |
| Forms | Cimbra (formas) |
| Foundation / footings | Cimientos / zapatas |
| Mudjacking / slab leveling | Nivelación de losa (mudjacking) |
| Patio slab | Patio de concreto |
| Pour & finish | Colado y acabado |
| Retaining wall | Muro de contención |
| Sidewalk / walkway | Banqueta / pasillo |
| Slab | Losa (slab) |
| Stamped concrete | Concreto estampado |
| Steps | Escalones |
Term pairs from the SpeakBid app dictionary. Usage can vary by region; check with your customer when in doubt.
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