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pavimentar

English translation of pavimentar

pave

The word 'pavimentar' in Spanish corresponds to 'to pave' in English. It is a verb and the action this word refers to is the process of covering or refining a road, path, or other area with a hard, durable surface such as concrete, asphalt, stone, or brick. This is mainly used in the context of construction or roadworks. For instance, one might say 'Vamos a pavimentar la calle mañana' which translates to 'We are going to pave the street tomorrow.'


Example sentences using: pavimentar

Vamos a pavimentar este camino para facilitar el tráfico.

English translation of Vamos a pavimentar este camino para facilitar el tráfico.

We are going to pave this road to facilitate traffic.

This example phrase uses 'pavimentar' to describe the act of paving a road or path, which means to cover it with a hard surface to make it easier for vehicles to travel.

La ciudad decidió pavimentar todas las calles del centro.

English translation of La ciudad decidió pavimentar todas las calles del centro.

The city decided to pave all the streets in the center.

In this example, the use of 'pavimentar' is to express the idea of a city improving its infrastructure by paving or resurfacing the streets specifically in the downtown or city center area.

Es más fácil pavimentar un camino derecho que uno curvo.

English translation of Es más fácil pavimentar un camino derecho que uno curvo.

It's easier to pave a straight path than a curved one.

Here, 'pavimentar' is used to emphasize the difficulty or complexity in paving a curved path in comparison to a straight one, suggesting that the process of paving or resurfacing can be more challenging depending on the shape or structure of the road or path.

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