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Arquitectura y Construcción - Características ornamentales en arquitectura

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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 decorative molding for the window casings .El diseñador de interiores recomendó **molduras** decorativas para los marcos de las ventanas.
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 new frieze for the courthouse , illustrating the principles of justice .El artista recibió el encargo de crear un nuevo **friso** para el palacio de justicia, que ilustrara los principios de la justicia.
rosette
[Sustantivo]

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

roseta, adorno en forma de flor estilizada

roseta, adorno en forma de flor estilizada

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

cartela

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: The cornice in the hallway was carved with delicate floral patterns .La **cornisa** en el pasillo estaba tallada con delicados patrones florales.
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

arabesco, voluta

arabesco, voluta

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

balconcillo, pequeño balcón

balconcillo, pequeño balcón

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

pargetería, estuco decorativo

pargetería, estuco decorativo

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

una accolada, un arco decorativo

una accolada, un arco decorativo

annulet
[Sustantivo]

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

anillo pequeño, moldura circular pequeña

anillo pequeño, moldura circular pequeña

archivolt
[Sustantivo]

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

arquivolta, moldura de arco

arquivolta, moldura de arco

billet
[Sustantivo]

decorative elements used in medieval architecture, especially in Romanesque designs

billetes

billetes

Ex: Billets were commonly used in Norman architecture for their simple , cylindrical form .Los **billetones** se usaban comúnmente en la arquitectura normanda por su forma simple y cilíndrica.
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

cincoenrama, motivo de cinco lóbulos

cincoenrama, motivo de cinco lóbulos

cordon
[Sustantivo]

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

cordón, moldura decorativa

cordón, moldura decorativa

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

croqueta, ornamento arquitectónico en forma de hoja o brote

croqueta, ornamento arquitectónico en forma de hoja o brote

cuspidation
[Sustantivo]

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

cuspidación, presencia de una característica puntiaguda o en forma de cúspide

cuspidación, presencia de una característica puntiaguda o en forma de cúspide

dentil
[Sustantivo]

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

dentículo, dientecillo

dentículo, dientecillo

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, adorno en forma de diente de perro

diente de perro, adorno en forma de diente de perro

finial
[Sustantivo]

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

remate, adorno terminal

remate, adorno terminal

fluting
[Sustantivo]

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

acanaladura, estrías verticales

acanaladura, estrías verticales

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

ranura, surco

ranura, surco

frontispiece
[Sustantivo]

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

frontispicio

frontispicio

coffer
[Sustantivo]

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

artesón, panel decorativo hundido

artesón, panel decorativo hundido

gutta
[Sustantivo]

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

gota, elemento decorativo en forma de pequeña gota

gota, elemento decorativo en forma de pequeña gota

meander
[Sustantivo]

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

meandro, motivo griego

meandro, motivo griego

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

cuatrifolio, diseño de cuatro lóbulos

cuatrifolio, diseño de cuatro lóbulos

Ex: The Islamic mosque had a quatrefoil-shaped dome, representing the four corners of the earth and the unity of all creation.La mezquita islámica tenía una cúpula en forma de **quatrefoil**, que representa los cuatro rincones de la tierra y la unidad de toda la creación.
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

entrelazado, motivo de bandas entrelazadas

entrelazado, motivo de bandas entrelazadas

strigil
[Sustantivo]

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

estrígilo, motivo estrígilo

estrígilo, motivo estrígilo

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, adorno de abalorios

moldura de cuentas, adorno de abalorios

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 semicircular

astrágalo, moldura semicircular

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

boleción, moldura saliente

boleción, moldura saliente

bead
[Sustantivo]

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

cuenta, moldura de cuenta

cuenta, moldura de cuenta

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, espolón

pico, espolón

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

moldura de cama, moldura de junta

moldura de cama, moldura de junta

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

ovolo, moldura de cuarto de círculo convexo

ovolo, moldura de cuarto de círculo convexo

ectype
[Sustantivo]

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

ectipo, réplica

ectipo, réplica

gadroon
[Sustantivo]

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

gadrón, moldura acanalada

gadrón, moldura acanalada

quirk
[Sustantivo]

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

detalle empotrado, ranura decorativa

detalle empotrado, ranura decorativa

calotte
[Sustantivo]

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

calota

calota

baguette
[Sustantivo]

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

bagueta

bagueta

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

crestería, adorno de cumbrera

crestería, adorno de cumbrera

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

figura terminal, ornamento terminal

figura terminal, ornamento terminal

architrave
[Sustantivo]

a decorative molding or trim used in interior design and woodworking

arquitrabe, moldura decorativa

arquitrabe, moldura decorativa

medallion
[Sustantivo]

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

medallón, elemento decorativo circular u ovalado

medallón, elemento decorativo circular u ovalado

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

almohadilla, cojín decorativo

almohadilla, cojín decorativo

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

estuco ornamental, yesería decorativa

estuco ornamental, yesería decorativa

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

baldaquín, dosel

baldaquín, 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

collarino, filete

collarino, filete

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

canaladura, ranura

canaladura, ranura

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

acanaladura, estría

acanaladura, estría

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, ranura

estría, ranura

acanthus
[Sustantivo]

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

acanto, motivo de acanto

acanto, motivo de 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

conga

conga

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, moldura cóncava

escocia, moldura cóncava

volute
[Sustantivo]

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

voluta, adorno en espiral

voluta, adorno en espiral

Ex: The Renaissance palace 's staircase was flanked by marble balustrades adorned with delicate volutes, showcasing the craftsmanship of the era .La escalera del palacio renacentista estaba flanqueada por balaustradas de mármol adornadas con delicadas **volutas**, que mostraban la artesanía de la época.
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

cornisa, moldura decorativa

cornisa, moldura decorativa

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

filete, moldura

filete, moldura

capstone
[Sustantivo]

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

piedra angular, coronación

piedra angular, coronación

breast
[Sustantivo]

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

saliente, protuberancia

saliente, protuberancia

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