tar

US /tɑːr/
UK /tɑːr/
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1.

alquitrán

a dark, thick, flammable liquid distilled from wood or coal, consisting of a mixture of hydrocarbons, resins, and alcohols. It is used for waterproofing and as a preservative.

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The road was paved with hot tar.
La carretera estaba pavimentada con alquitrán caliente.
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Sailors used tar to seal the wooden ships.
Los marineros usaban alquitrán para sellar los barcos de madera.
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pitchbitumenasphalt
2.

marinero, grumete

a sailor

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The old tar spun tales of the high seas.
El viejo marinero contaba historias de alta mar.
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He was a seasoned old tar, having sailed for decades.
Era un viejo marinero experimentado, habiendo navegado durante décadas.
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sailorseamanmariner
1.

alquitranar

to cover or treat with tar

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They decided to tar the roof to prevent leaks.
Decidieron alquitranar el techo para evitar fugas.
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The old boat was regularly tarred to protect its hull.
El viejo barco era regularmente alquitranado para proteger su casco.
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coatcoverseal
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tar someone with the same brush