What does "brea" mean in English?

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Spanish

brea

English

tar

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Alternative translations of "brea"

pitch
resin
asphalt
bitumen

Examples of how to use "brea" in Spanish

Spanish
Usaron brea para impermeabilizar el techo.
English
They used tar to waterproof the roof.
Spanish
La brea cubre la vieja carretera.
English
The tar covers the old road.
Spanish
Los niños evitaron pisar la brea.
English
The children avoided stepping on the tar.
Spanish
La brea huele fuerte en verano.
English
The tar smells strong in summer.
Spanish
Pintó partes de la barca con brea.
English
He painted parts of the boat with tar.

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Usaron brea para impermeabilizar el techo.

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