reboco

[ʁe.ˈbo.ku]
nounmasculinepl: rebocos
plaster; coating; render
1. A layer of plaster or mortar applied to a wall or surface for finishing, protection, or decoration
The contractor applied a fresh coat of plaster to the exterior wall.
O contratista aplicou uma camada fresca de reboco na parede externa.
2. In construction, the final coating of cement, lime, or other material on a wall surface
The reboco was cracked and needed repair.
O reboco estava rachado e precisava de conserto.
3. A rough or unfinished plaster coating
They left the walls with just a basic reboco before painting.
Deixaram as paredes com apenas um reboco básico antes de pintar.
Reboco is fundamental terminology in Brazilian construction and real estate. It refers to essential finishing work on building exteriors and interiors. Understanding this term is crucial for anyone involved in home renovation, real estate, or construction in Brazil, as it's a standard step in building completion and maintenance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
argamassaemboçoestuquerevestimentoacabamento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
reboco
Most common term in construction throughout Brazil
São Paulo
reboco
Standard usage in construction industry
Rio de Janeiro
reboco
Commonly used in building and renovation contexts
Portugal
reboco
Used similarly in Portuguese construction terminology

Related Words

emboçarrebocarmassacimentoparederevestimento

Related Idioms & Phrases

reboco de cal
reboco cru
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →