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Arquitectura y Construcción - Medieval Architecture

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tracery
[Sustantivo]

the ornamental stonework or decorative patterns of interlacing shapes and lines, typically found in Gothic architecture

tracería, tracería ornamental

tracería, tracería ornamental

garth
[Sustantivo]

an enclosed courtyard or garden, typically surrounded by buildings or walls

patio, jardín cerrado

patio, jardín cerrado

boss
[Sustantivo]

a decorative protruding knob or ornament found at the intersection of ribs in vaulted ceilings or at the center of a ceiling or arch

bóveda, jefe decorativo

bóveda, jefe decorativo

cresset
[Sustantivo]

a decorative or functional vessel for holding burning material, used for lighting purposes

candelabro, candelero

candelabro, candelero

buttress
[Sustantivo]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

contrafuerte

contrafuerte

Ex: The Gothic revival mansion had buttresses that added a sense of drama and verticality to its façade , evoking the spirit of medieval architecture .
tympanum
[Sustantivo]

the semi-circular or triangular space enclosed by the lintel and arch above a doorway, often decorated with sculptural reliefs or intricate designs

tiempo, tímpano

tiempo, tímpano

Ex: The medieval castle 's great hall featured tympanum above the entrance , adorned with the coat of arms of the ruling family , signaling their authority and power .
fan tracery
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural feature commonly found in Gothic architecture, characterized by a fan-like pattern of interlocking stone ribs or wooden beams that create intricate vaulted ceilings or window designs

tracería de abanico, tracería en forma de abanico

tracería de abanico, tracería en forma de abanico

turret
[Sustantivo]

a small tower attached on top of a castle, large building, or wall

torrecilla

torrecilla

battlement
[Sustantivo]

a low wall with alternating raised sections and indentations built along the top of a fortified structure for defensive purposes

merlón, baluarte

merlón, baluarte

machicolation
[Sustantivo]

an architectural feature commonly found in medieval fortifications, consisting of openings or holes in the floor or wall that allowed defenders to drop projectiles or pour boiling substances on attackers below

mutilación, machiñol

mutilación, machiñol

belfry
[Sustantivo]

a chamber or compartment in a tower or building where bells are stored or rung

campanario, torre de campanas

campanario, torre de campanas

arrow slit
[Sustantivo]

a narrow vertical opening in medieval fortifications for shooting arrows

saetera, guerrea

saetera, guerrea

hoarding
[Sustantivo]

a temporary wooden fence or barricade erected for protection or construction purposes

tablero de anuncios, valla de construcción

tablero de anuncios, valla de construcción

lantern
[Sustantivo]

a small, decorative structure with windows that allow light to enter and illuminate the surrounding area

farol, linterna

farol, linterna

bartizan
[Sustantivo]

a small, turret-like structure typically found on the corners or edges of a fortified building, often used for observation or defense

bartizán, torreón

bartizán, torreón

bell tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall structure designed to house and ring bells, serving as a prominent architectural feature and often associated with religious or civic buildings

campanario, torre de campanas

campanario, torre de campanas

guardroom
[Sustantivo]

a designated space or building where guards or sentries are stationed to perform security duties and maintain surveillance over a specific area or entrance

cuartel de guardia, salón de guardia

cuartel de guardia, salón de guardia

gatehouse
[Sustantivo]

a fortified structure or building that serves as an entrance or gateway to a larger complex, such as a castle or estate, often featuring defensive features such as towers, walls, and gates

casa de la puerta, edificio de entrada

casa de la puerta, edificio de entrada

moat
[Sustantivo]

a wide and deep hole, often filled with water, that is dug around a castle and used as an extra protection against attack of enemies

foso

foso

counterguard
[Sustantivo]

a defensive fortification or rampart that is positioned in front of or outside the main fortification, providing an additional layer of protection and serving as a barrier against enemy attacks

contraescarpa, contraempalizada

contraescarpa, contraempalizada

glacis
[Sustantivo]

a sloping earthwork or artificial slope in front of a fortification or defensive structure, designed to protect it from direct enemy fire and to make it more difficult for attackers to approach

glacis, terraplen

glacis, terraplen

chemin de ronde
[Sustantivo]

a raised walkway or path built along the top of a defensive wall or fortification, allowing guards to patrol and monitor the perimeter for potential threats

pasarela de vigilancia, camino de ronda

pasarela de vigilancia, camino de ronda

hornwork
[Sustantivo]

an outwork fortification that is shaped like a horn or crescent and is typically located in front of a main fortification or entrance

hornabeque, fortificación en cuerno

hornabeque, fortificación en cuerno

keep
[Sustantivo]

the central fortified tower or stronghold within a castle or fortification

torre del homenaje, mentes

torre del homenaje, mentes

fortification
[Sustantivo]

a defensive structure or system constructed to protect an area or position from enemy attacks, typically including walls, towers, and other defensive elements

fortificación, fortaleza

fortificación, fortaleza

portcullis
[Sustantivo]

a heavy, vertically sliding gate or barrier made of metal or wood, typically found in medieval fortifications, that is used to control access to a castle, fortress, or other fortified structure

postigo, reja

postigo, reja

barbican
[Sustantivo]

a fortified entrance structure for protection and control

barbacana, bárbican

barbacana, bárbican

bastion
[Sustantivo]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

bastión

bastión

Ex: Arrow slits in bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .
embrasure
[Sustantivo]

an opening or loophole in a fortification or wall, usually in the form of a narrow vertical slit, designed for observation or the discharge of weapons

apertura, saetera

apertura, saetera

sally port
[Sustantivo]

a secure gate or entrance in a fortification or defensive wall that allows for controlled entry and exit, often used for sallies or sorties during a siege

puerta de salida, puerta de asalto

puerta de salida, puerta de asalto

ravelin
[Sustantivo]

a triangular or polygonal fortification with a raised platform located outside the main defensive walls of a fortress, used to defend the approach and provide additional protection against enemy attacks

ravelín, ravelina

ravelín, ravelina

curtain tower
[Sustantivo]

a tower located within the walls of a castle or fortress, used to provide additional space for soldiers or for storing weapons and supplies

torre de cortina, torre de murallas

torre de cortina, torre de murallas

cusp
[Sustantivo]

the point or curve formed by the intersection of two arcs or curves, commonly seen in the tracery of Gothic architecture

cúspide, bisel

cúspide, bisel

great hall
[Sustantivo]

a large, grand room within a building, often found in medieval castles or palaces, used for dining, entertaining, and important gatherings

gran salón, salón principal

gran salón, salón principal

ball-flower
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif or ornament in the shape of a small spherical bud or flower, typically found in Gothic architecture

flor de bola, bola floral

flor de bola, bola floral

brattishing
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural feature that involves creating a sequence of small projecting elements in a repeating pattern along the top of a parapet or gable

parapeto decorativo, elemento arquitectónico decorativo

parapeto decorativo, elemento arquitectónico decorativo

trefoil
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural element or design motif consisting of three overlapping circles or lobes, often used in Gothic architecture and representing the leaves of a clover

trefoil, tricónero

trefoil, tricónero

citadel
[Sustantivo]

a fortified stronghold, often situated in a commanding location for defense purposes

ciudadela

ciudadela

Ex: During times of war , citadel served as a refuge for the city 's inhabitants , offering shelter and safety .
dungeon
[Sustantivo]

a guarded dark underground space usually in a castle, used to keep prisoners

mazmorra

mazmorra

watchtower
[Sustantivo]

a tall structure or building used for observation and surveillance, often associated with defensive or strategic purposes

torre de vigilancia, atalaya

torre de vigilancia, atalaya

an old fortified castle that is surrounded by an outer wall and is located on a small hill

mota castral

mota castral

postern
[Sustantivo]

a small gate or door, often found in the walls of a fortification or castle, providing a secondary or discreet entrance or exit

puerta trasera, puerta secundaria

puerta trasera, puerta secundaria

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