Materials

Question 1

Wood

Answer 1

Madera

Question 2

Stone

Answer 2

Piedra

Question 3

Concrete

Answer 3

Hormigón

Question 4

Plaster

Answer 4

Yeso/ A building material used for coating walls and ceilings. It starts as a dry powder and it is mixed with water to form a whitish paste

Question 5

Composite

Answer 5

Compuesto / A material combined with at least one other material which results in superior physical or mechanical properties

Question 6

Alloy

Answer 6

Aleación / A combination of metal with at least one other element. This resulting material is stronger than its constituent metal, e.g. brass, tin, etc

Question 7

Elastomer

Answer 7

Elastomero , tipos de plásticos Commonly known as rubber

Question 8

Terrazo

Answer 8

Terrazo Flooring material consisting of chips of marble or granite set in concrete and polished

Question 9

Wallpaper

Answer 9

Papel pintado

Question 10

Timber

Answer 10

Madera tratada / Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry. It can come from cedar, cherry, oak, teak,…

Question 11

Wicker

Answer 11

Mimbre / A small plant twig. When woven together it makes basket work or furniture