This is the 6435th most frequent Spanish word.
brea
"Tar" or "pitch."
'Brea' is used to denote the substance 'tar', commonly used in roadworks.
El camino estaba lleno de brea después de las reparaciones.
The road was full of tar after the repairs.
'Brea' here also refers to 'tar', emphasizing its sticky property.
La brea se pegó en la suela de mis zapatos.
The tar stuck to the sole of my shoes.
'Brea' refers to 'tar', a material used for sealing and protection in this context.