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"Asbesto" is a noun which is often translated as "asbestos", and "amianto" is a noun which is also often translated as "asbestos". Learn more about the difference between "asbesto" and "amianto" below.
el asbesto()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el amianto()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).