Italian

Verb

cimento

1. first-person singular present indicative of cimentare

Noun

cimento m ‎(plural cimenti)

1. mixture or concoction used by goldsmiths to purify or assay precious metals
2. (figuratively) trial (risky undertaking)

Related terms

• cimentare
• cemento

Portuguese

Etymology

From Old Portuguese cimento, from Latin caementum.

Pronunciation

• (Portugal, Brazil) IPA^(key): /si.ˈmẽ.tu/
• Hyphenation: ci‧men‧to

Noun

cimento m (plural cimentos)

1. cement (powdered substance that develops strong adhesive properties when mixed with water)
2. cement (paste-like substance used in construction)
3. cement (any material with strong adhesive properties)