cemented

[sɪˈmɛntɪd]
adjective; verb (past tense)
cimentado; consolidado
1. bonded or stuck together with cement; joined or united firmly
The bricks were cemented together to form a strong wall.
Os tijolos foram cimentados juntos para formar uma parede forte.
2. made permanent or solidified; established firmly
Their friendship was cemented after years of loyalty.
A amizade deles foi consolidada após anos de lealdade.
3. past tense of cement; to unite or combine inseparably
The treaty cemented the alliance between the two nations.
O tratado consolidou a aliança entre as duas nações.
In both Brazilian Portuguese and American English, 'cemented' is commonly used in business, diplomacy, and personal relationships to describe something that has been made permanent or unbreakable. The term carries connotations of strength and durability.
NYC Slang
locked in; sealed; solidified
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bondedsolidifiedfixedfastenedconsolidatedestablishedunited
Antonyms / Antônimos
separatedloosenedfractureddissolveddisconnected

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cimentado
most common usage in both literal and figurative contexts
General Brazilian
consolidado
preferred when referring to relationships, agreements, or abstract concepts
Portugal
cimentado
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
selado
used metaphorically to mean sealed or finalized

Related Words

cementconcreteadhesivebondsolidifyconsolidate

Related Idioms & Phrases

cemented in place
cemented one's legacy
cemented the relationship
cemented the deal
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