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bedrock in Spanish

bedrock in Spanish is roca madre, lecho pétreo, material rocoso — bedrock means the solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.

bedrock in Spanish

roca madre
noun
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
lecho pétreo
noun
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
material rocoso
noun
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.
roca firme
noun
(countable, uncountable, geology, mining, engineering, construction) The solid rock found at some depth below the ground surface.

What does "bedrock" mean?

  1. noun The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.
    "The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock."
  2. noun The fundamental principle or basis on which something is built.
    "Trust is the bedrock of any good relationship."
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bedrock in a sentence

  • The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock.
  • Trust is the bedrock of any good relationship.
  • Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy.

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What is "bedrock" in Spanish?

"bedrock" in Spanish is roca madre, lecho pétreo, material rocoso. bedrock means: The solid layer of rock beneath the soil and loose material on the earth's surface.

How do you use "bedrock" in a sentence?

Example: "The foundation had to be drilled straight into the bedrock." In Spanish, "bedrock" is roca madre, lecho pétreo, material rocoso.

Are there other ways to say "bedrock" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "bedrock": roca madre, lecho pétreo, material rocoso, roca firme.

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