This is the 9475th most frequent Spanish word.
amianto
"Asbestos," a heat-resistant mineral used in construction and insulation.
The word 'amianto' here is used as a noun to refer to a specific substance, illustrating its application in a general informative context.
El amianto es un mineral que se usó en construcciones por sus propiedades aislantes.
Asbestos is a mineral that was used in constructions for its insulating properties.
In this context, 'amianto' functions as a descriptive term specifying the type of fibers, explaining its health impacts.
Las fibras de amianto pueden causar graves problemas de salud si son inhaladas.
Asbestos fibers can cause severe health problems if inhaled.
Here 'amianto' appears as a noun in association with regulatory actions, highlighting the legal and safety-related aspects of its usage.