noun
el yeso
cast · plaster
The Spanish word "yeso" refers to plaster or cast. It can mean:
- Plaster – a material used for creating sculptures, moldings, or as a building material on walls.
- Cast (medical) – the hard protective shell made of plaster that doctors apply to broken bones to immobilize them for healing.
So, in a medical context, "yeso" is the protective cast put on injured limbs, while in construction or art, it refers to the plaster material.
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Examples
Mi pierna está en yeso.noun
My leg is in a cast.
El artista mezcló el yeso con agua.noun
The artist mixed plaster with water.
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