soldadura

welding

noun sohl-dah-DOO-rah Rare

Origin: From soldar (to weld/solder), from Latin solidare (to make solid).

Also means

solder

Usage Note

Soldadura refers both to the process of welding or soldering and to the resulting joint or seam. Soldadura autógena is gas welding; soldadura eléctrica is arc welding. The related verb is soldar (to weld). Do not confuse with soldado (soldier) — the two share a root only through the idea of 'making solid/unified'.

Examples

"La soldadura de los tubos fue perfecta."

Natural Translation

The welding of the pipes was perfect.

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