Construction Vocabulary for Mexican/Latin American Usage
Studied by 0 people
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt Play1/47
Earn XP
Description and Tags
These flashcards cover vocabulary related to tools, materials, actions, job site terminology, and safety within the construction industry, particularly focusing on Mexican/Latin American usage.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
48 Terms
El Martillo
Hammer.
La Cinta (métrica)
Tape measure.
El Taladro
Power drill.
La Escalera
Ladder.
La Pala
Shovel.
El Destornillador
Screwdriver.
La Llave
Wrench (Also means 'key').
La Madera
Wood/Lumber.
El Concreto
Concrete.
El Ladrillo
Brick.
El Clavo
Nail.
El Tornillo
Screw.
La Tuerca
Nut (for a bolt).
El Alambre
Wire.
La Lija
Sandpaper.
El Yeso
Plaster.
La Pintura
Paint.
Medir
To measure.
Cortar
To cut.
Clavar
To nail / To hammer in.
Atornillar
To screw in.
Apretar
To tighten.
Aflojar
To loosen.
Lijar
To sand.
Soldar
To weld.
Mezclar
To mix (cement/paint).
Cargar
To carry / To load (heavy / actually pick up)
Tirar
To throw away / To dump.
Limpiar
To clean.
El Patrón / El Jefe
The big boss/ the boss.
El Ayudante
The helper/laborer.
La Cuadrilla
The crew/team.
La Basura
Trash.
La Pulgada
Inch.
El Pie
Foot (measurement).
Chueco
Crooked / Not straight.
Nivelado
Leveled.
¡Cuidado! / ¡Aguas!
Careful! / Watch out!
Pesado
Heavy.
Peligroso
Dangerous.
llevar
carry (wear)
llegar
arrive
tomar
take (drink)
derecha e izquierda
right and left directions
fue
was or went
o
or
borracho
drunkard