This is the 2517th most frequent Spanish word.
asfalto
"Asfalto" in English means "asphalt," a material used for paving roads and surfaces.
In this sentence, 'asfalto' refers to the material used for paving roads, emphasizing its fresh application.
El camino estaba cubierto de asfalto nuevo.
The road was covered with new asphalt.
Here, 'asfalto' highlights a physical characteristic of the material under specific environmental conditions.
El calor hizo que el asfalto se volviera pegajoso en verano.
The heat made the asphalt become sticky during summer.
In this instance, 'asfalto' is mentioned as a necessary quantity of material for construction purposes.