cement plaster

[/sɪˈmɛnt ˈplæstər/]
nounpl: cement plasters
reboco de cimento
1. A coating material made from a mixture of cement, sand, and water applied to walls, ceilings, or other surfaces for protection, leveling, or decoration
The contractor applied cement plaster to the exterior walls to protect them from weather damage.
O empreiteiro aplicou reboco de cimento nas paredes externas para protegê-las dos danos climáticos.
2. A durable finishing material commonly used in construction for both interior and exterior surfaces
Cement plaster is more durable than gypsum plaster in humid environments.
O reboco de cimento é mais durável que o reboco de gesso em ambientes úmidos.
Cement plaster is extremely common in Brazilian construction, particularly in tropical climates where moisture resistance is essential. It's widely used for both residential and commercial buildings. In Portugal, the term may emphasize decorative aspects more than in Brazil, where durability and weather protection are primary concerns.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cement mortarcement rendercement coatingconcrete plaster
Antonyms / Antônimos
gypsum plasterlime plaster

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reboco de cimento
Most common term used in construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
reboco
Shortened form commonly used in local construction
São Paulo
chapisco ou reboco de cimento
May include references to primer coat (chapisco) before plaster application
Portugal
estuque de cimento or reboco de cimento
Term more commonly associated with decorative finishes

Related Words

mortarrenderingstuccofinish coatbase coatwaterproofing

Related Idioms & Phrases

to plaster over something - disfarçar ou encobrir algo
patched up with cement plaster - consertado provisoriamente
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