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Arquitectura y Construcción - Características ornamentales en la arquitectura

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con elementos ornamentales en la arquitectura, como "molding", "groove" y "plaque".

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molding
[Sustantivo]

a narrow piece of plaster, wood, or other material, used as decoration along the top of a wall, around a door, etc.

moldura

moldura

Ex: The interior designer recommended molding for the window casings .
relief
[Sustantivo]

a method of carving a decorative pattern in a piece of wood, stone, etc. in a way that it stands out the surface

relieve

relieve

frieze
[Sustantivo]

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

friso, fresco

friso, fresco

Ex: The artist was commissioned to create a frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .
rosette
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

roseta, rosetón

roseta, rosetón

cartouche
[Sustantivo]

a decorative frame or panel, typically in the shape of an oval or rectangle, used to showcase inscriptions, symbols, or decorative motifs, commonly found in Egyptian and Renaissance architecture

cartucho, cartela

cartucho, cartela

cornice
[Sustantivo]

an ornamental border made of plaster or wood, often used around the top of a wall where it meets the ceiling

cornisa

cornisa

Ex: cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .
scrollwork
[Sustantivo]

decorative motifs or patterns characterized by flowing, curving lines resembling scrolls or spirals, often used to adorn architectural elements such as friezes, moldings, and ironwork

trabajo de scroll, decoraciones en espiral

trabajo de scroll, decoraciones en espiral

balconet
[Sustantivo]

a small balcony or railing-like structure typically found on the upper level of a building, often ornamental in nature and providing a decorative accent to the façade

balconete, balcón ornamental

balconete, balcón ornamental

pargeting
[Sustantivo]

a decorative technique used in architecture, particularly on exterior surfaces, involving the application of ornamental plasterwork or stucco to create intricate patterns, designs, or reliefs

estucado decorativo, pargetado

estucado decorativo, pargetado

fretwork
[Sustantivo]

decorative designs that are cut into metal, wood, etc.

calado

calado

accolade
[Sustantivo]

a decorative arch or arc-shaped molding often found above doorways or windows in architecture, symbolizing honor or achievement

acólada, acárcel

acólada, acárcel

annulet
[Sustantivo]

a small circular ornament or molding, resembling a ring, used in architectural design for decorative purposes

anulet, anillo decorativo

anulet, anillo decorativo

archivolt
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or band that spans the curved underside of an arch, often adorned with intricate sculptural or ornamental details

arco decorativo, moldura de arco

arco decorativo, moldura de arco

billet
[Sustantivo]

decorative elements used in medieval architecture, especially in Romanesque designs

billetes, molduras decorativas

billetes, molduras decorativas

Ex: Billets were commonly used in Norman architecture for their simple , cylindrical form .
cinquefoil
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural element or motif consisting of five rounded lobes or petals arranged in a symmetrical design, resembling a five-leafed clover or flower

cinco hojas, cinco pétalos

cinco hojas, cinco pétalos

cordon
[Sustantivo]

a decorative horizontal band or molding on a building's exterior

cordón, moldura

cordón, moldura

crocket
[Sustantivo]

a small projecting ornament, often in the form of a leaf or a bud, used to decorate the edges or angles of architectural elements such as spires, pinnacles, or gables

crocket, crocete

crocket, crocete

cuspidation
[Sustantivo]

the presence of a pointed or cusped feature, typically seen in architectural elements such as arches, tracery, or ornamental designs

cuspidación, cuspidado

cuspidación, cuspidado

dentil
[Sustantivo]

a small, rectangular-shaped block or tooth-like projection used as a decorative element in the molding or cornice of a building

diente, dentículo

diente, dentículo

dogtooth
[Sustantivo]

a small, pointed, tooth-like ornament often used in architectural detailing, characterized by its sharp, triangular shape resembling the tooth of a dog

diente de perro, ornamento en forma de diente

diente de perro, ornamento en forma de diente

finial
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element placed at the top or end of an architectural feature or object

remate, ornamento

remate, ornamento

fluting
[Sustantivo]

a series of vertical grooves or shallow concave channels that are often found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements

acanaladura, estrías

acanaladura, estrías

groove
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow cut or indentation, often linear in shape, that is typically found on surfaces such as columns, moldings, or panels in architectural design

canal, ranura

canal, ranura

frontispiece
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural element positioned at the front of a building, often serving as an entrance or decorative feature

frontón, frontispicio

frontón, frontispicio

coffer
[Sustantivo]

a sunken decorative panel, typically square or rectangular in shape, that is used to adorn ceilings, domes, or vaults in architecture

casetón, cajón decorativo

casetón, cajón decorativo

gutta
[Sustantivo]

a small, rectangular or cone-shaped decorative element typically found on the underside of the triglyphs in a Doric frieze

gutta, guttae

gutta, guttae

meander
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif consisting of a continuous line that forms a repeated pattern of right angles or Greek key-like shapes

meandro, mándala

meandro, mándala

pendant
[Sustantivo]

a decorative hanging ornament or pendant-shaped element that is suspended from a ceiling or structure

colgante, pendiente

colgante, pendiente

quatrefoil
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or motif consisting of four overlapping circles or lobes that form a symmetrical shape resembling a four-leaf clover

cuatrefoil, cuatrifolio

cuatrefoil, cuatrifolio

Ex: The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation.
strapwork
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif in architecture and design that consists of interlacing or overlapping bands or straps, often in a geometric or scrolling pattern

trabajo de cintas, trabajo de tiras

trabajo de cintas, trabajo de tiras

strigil
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif or pattern resembling the shape or design of the ancient strigil tool

estrígilo, motivo estrigil

estrígilo, motivo estrigil

beading
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or edging characterized by a series of small, rounded or elongated shapes resembling beads, often used to add detail and visual interest to surfaces or edges

moldura de cuentas, bisel de cuentas

moldura de cuentas, bisel de cuentas

astragal
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or profile that consists of a semi-circular shape or a series of small beads, often used to create a decorative border or separation between two surfaces

astrágalo, moldura astragalógica

astrágalo, moldura astragalógica

bolection
[Sustantivo]

a raised, projecting molding or frame with a distinctive profile, often used around doors, windows, or paneling to create a decorative and three-dimensional effect on the surface

moldura saliente, moldura de bolección

moldura saliente, moldura de bolección

bead
[Sustantivo]

a rounded, narrow decorative molding or profile that resembles a small, continuous bead or cylinder

perlado, bisel

perlado, bisel

beak
[Sustantivo]

a projecting or ornamental feature resembling the beak of a bird, typically found at the end or corner of a roof, canopy, or gable

pico, antepecho

pico, antepecho

bed molding
[Sustantivo]

a type of molding that is typically used at the junction between a wall and a ceiling or between different architectural elements

moleteado de cama, moldura de cama

moleteado de cama, moldura de cama

cavetto
[Sustantivo]

a concave molding or profile with a curved shape, resembling a segment of a circle

caveto, moldura cóncava

caveto, moldura cóncava

ovolo
[Sustantivo]

a rounded molding with a convex quarter-circle cross-section, used as a decorative element to add elegance and visual appeal to various architectural features

óvolo, moldura en óvulo

óvolo, moldura en óvulo

ectype
[Sustantivo]

a replica, copy, or reproduction of a decorative element or architectural detail, often created for restoration or preservation purposes

ecotipo, copia arquitectónica

ecotipo, copia arquitectónica

gadroon
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif or molding consisting of convex, rounded, or scalloped shapes that are typically repeated in a regular pattern

gadroón, gadroño

gadroón, gadroño

quirk
[Sustantivo]

a small, recessed detail or groove used to create a visual transition or decorative element between different architectural features

quirk, muesca

quirk, muesca

calotte
[Sustantivo]

a small, dome-like or vaulted structure, often used as a decorative element or as a covering for a specific area

cúpula, calota

cúpula, calota

baguette
[Sustantivo]

a slender architectural element used for decorative or functional purposes on building facades, typically made of metal, wood, or stone

barrel, baguette arquitectónica

barrel, baguette arquitectónica

cresting
[Sustantivo]

decorative ornamental elements, such as finials or small sculptures, often found along the ridge or top edge of a roof or wall, adding visual interest and architectural detail

ornamentación, crestería

ornamentación, crestería

terminal figure
[Sustantivo]

a sculpted or decorative element that is placed at the end or termination point of a structure, such as a column, pilaster, or balustrade

elemento terminal, figura terminal

elemento terminal, figura terminal

architrave
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or trim used in interior design and woodworking

arnés, architrave

arnés, architrave

medallion
[Sustantivo]

a circular or oval decorative element used in architecture and design to add ornamental detail, often featuring intricate patterns or symbols

medallón, medalla decorativa

medallón, medalla decorativa

cushion
[Sustantivo]

a decorative element or motif resembling a cushion or pillow, often used to adorn the bases or capitals of columns, pilasters, or other architectural features

cojín decorativo, almohadilla ornamental

cojín decorativo, almohadilla ornamental

the art of using plaster to create intricate and decorative designs, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of architectural interiors

escayola ornamental, yeso decorativo

escayola ornamental, yeso decorativo

baldachin
[Sustantivo]

a decorative structure, often made of fabric or richly adorned materials, supported by columns or suspended from the ceiling, used to cover or highlight an important object or area, such as an altar or a throne

baldaquino, dosel

baldaquino, dosel

necking
[Sustantivo]

a decorative band or molding found at the top of a column, typically serving as a transition between the shaft and the capital

collar, moldura superior

collar, moldura superior

plaque
[Sustantivo]

a board made of stone, wood, etc. with writings on it, attached to a building to honor an important person or event

placa

placa

channel
[Sustantivo]

a groove or recessed groove-like feature, often found on columns, moldings, or other architectural elements, adding decorative or functional detail to the surface

canal, grieta

canal, grieta

reed
[Sustantivo]

a decorative vertical groove or rib, often found on columns, pilasters, or other architectural elements, resembling the stem of a reed plant and providing visual interest and texture to the surface

estriado, moldura estriada

estriado, moldura estriada

stria
[Sustantivo]

a long, narrow groove or linear marking, often found on surfaces such as walls or columns, adding texture or decorative detailing to the architectural element

estría, estriado

estría, estriado

acanthus
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif commonly used in architecture, characterized by the stylized representation of the leaves of the acanthus plant

acanto, motivo acanto

acanto, motivo acanto

conge
[Sustantivo]

a concave or curved profile or molding used as a transitional element between different parts of a building or between different architectural features

con dedicación, conjunto curvo

con dedicación, conjunto curvo

scotia
[Sustantivo]

a concave, curved molding that gradually decreases in diameter from top to bottom, often used for decorative purposes on columns and other architectural elements

escocia, escotilla

escocia, escotilla

volute
[Sustantivo]

a spiral or scroll-like architectural ornament, typically found at the top of a column capital, staircase railing, or decorative molding

voluta, espiral

voluta, espiral

Ex: The Renaissance palace 's staircase was flanked by marble balustrades adorned with volutes, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era .
coving
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or curved section that is typically installed along the meeting point of a wall and ceiling to add aesthetic appeal and create a smooth transition

cobertor, moldura curveda

cobertor, moldura curveda

filet
[Sustantivo]

a narrow, rounded, or beveled strip or molding that is used to create a transition or decorative edge between two surfaces, such as at the meeting of walls and ceilings or at the corners of architectural elements

fácil, filete

fácil, filete

capstone
[Sustantivo]

the final, crowning stone or element placed at the top of a structure, often symbolizing completion or achievement

piedra angular, piedra de remate

piedra angular, piedra de remate

breast
[Sustantivo]

a curved or rounded projection, such as the front surface of a molding or the rounded part of a cornice

aal, curva

aal, curva

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