No. 2,517 in Spanish
asfalto
"Asfalto" in English means "asphalt," a material used for paving roads and surfaces.
In a sentence
El camino estaba cubierto de asfalto nuevo.
The road was covered with new asphalt.
In this sentence, 'asfalto' refers to the material used for paving roads, emphasizing its fresh application.
El calor hizo que el asfalto se volviera pegajoso en verano.
The heat made the asphalt become sticky during summer.
Here, 'asfalto' highlights a physical characteristic of the material under specific environmental conditions.
Se requiere más asfalto para completar la avenida principal.
More asphalt is required to complete the main avenue.
In this instance, 'asfalto' is mentioned as a necessary quantity of material for construction purposes.
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