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concrete

[/ˈkɒŋkriːt/ (adjective/noun), /kənˈkriːt/ (verb)]
adjective, noun, verbmasculine (noun: concreto)pl: concretes (noun)
concreto
1. (adjective) Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract
We need concrete evidence to support the claim.
Precisamos de evidências concretas para apoiar a alegação.
2. (adjective) Specific and clear; definite rather than vague
Give me concrete examples of your work.
Dê-me exemplos concretos do seu trabalho.
3. (noun) A hard building material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water
The foundation was poured with concrete.
A fundação foi feita com concreto.
4. (verb) To cover with concrete or make concrete
They decided to concrete the patio.
Eles decidiram concretetar o pátio.
Synonyms
tangiblerealactualspecificdefinitecement
Antonyms
abstractvaguetheoreticalindefiniteintangible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concreto
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
betão
Portuguese prefer 'betão' for the building material; 'concreto' is used for the adjective
São Paulo
concreto
Commonly used in business and construction contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in concrete - firmly established and unlikely to change
concrete jungle - urban environment with many buildings
from the concrete up - from the foundation or basics
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