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Arquitectura y Construcción - Paredes

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las paredes, como "attic", "parapet" y "corbel".

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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
attic
[Sustantivo]

a type of wall, specifically a low wall or parapet that extends above the main roofline of a building

atalaya, muro de atico

atalaya, muro de atico

bracket
[Sustantivo]

a architectural element that projects from a wall to support or adorn another element, such as a shelf, beam, or cornice

soporte, braguero

soporte, braguero

parapet
[Sustantivo]

a low protective wall or railing built along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or other elevated structure to prevent people from falling

parapeto, barandilla

parapeto, barandilla

Ex: The modern office building had a sleek parapet, adding a contemporary touch to its architectural design .
rampart
[Sustantivo]

a defensive wall or barrier, typically around a fort or city, used for protection

muralla

muralla

Ex: From the top of rampart, they could see the enemy 's approach across the plain .
breast
[Sustantivo]

the upper part of a wall, typically referring to the portion that is above a lintel or a horizontal projection

mampostería, fresquera

mampostería, fresquera

crenel
[Sustantivo]

a notched or indented opening in a battlement or parapet, typically used for observation or defensive purposes

merlón, cresta

merlón, cresta

corbel
[Sustantivo]

a piece of stone or wood protruding from a wall, supporting its above structure

ménsula

ménsula

curtain wall
[Sustantivo]

a non-structural exterior wall system made of lightweight materials, such as glass, providing a protective barrier and allowing natural light into a building

muro cortina, pared cortina

muro cortina, pared cortina

screen wall
[Sustantivo]

a wall constructed primarily for the purpose of screening or enclosing an area, often made of decorative materials and providing privacy or protection

pared de pantalla, muro de separación

pared de pantalla, muro de separación

niche
[Sustantivo]

a hollow space in a wall, used for putting in decorative objects such a statue, or other decorative items

nicho

nicho

Ex: The hallway was illuminated by light fixtures set niches along the walls , creating a warm and inviting ambiance .
perpend
[Sustantivo]

the vertical joint or seam between two bricks or stones in a masonry wall

junta vertical, perpendicular

junta vertical, perpendicular

quoin
[Sustantivo]

the corner angle of a building, typically formed by masonry blocks or stones

 esquina ,  contrafuerte

esquina , contrafuerte

Ex: The Victorian mansion featured quoins in red brick , highlighting the architectural details of the building 's exterior .
reveal
[Sustantivo]

the vertical side or edge of a door or window frame that is set back from the surrounding wall surface

rebajo, faldón

rebajo, faldón

splay
[Sustantivo]

an angled or sloping surface, typically found on the sides or edges of a window or door opening, creating a wider opening towards the inside of a wall

bisel, desviación

bisel, desviación

squint
[Sustantivo]

a diagonal or oblique opening or passage in a wall, typically found in architecture, allowing a view or passage between different spaces or rooms

apertura diagonal, pasaje oblicuo

apertura diagonal, pasaje oblicuo

water table
[Sustantivo]

a projecting horizontal molding or ledge located at the base of a building or wall, designed to divert water away from the structure

alistón, cornisa de agua

alistón, cornisa de agua

band
[Sustantivo]

a horizontal decorative or structural element that runs along the exterior or interior of a building, typically separating different sections or adding visual interest to the architecture

banda, franja

banda, franja

load-bearing wall
[Sustantivo]

a structural wall that supports the weight of the building or a significant portion of it, transmitting the load to the foundation and other structural elements

muro de carga, pared estructural

muro de carga, pared estructural

exterior wall
[Sustantivo]

a wall that forms the outer boundary of a building, separating the interior space from the external environment

pared exterior, muro exterior

pared exterior, muro exterior

interior wall
[Sustantivo]

a wall that divides the interior space of a building into separate rooms or areas

muro interior, pared divisoria

muro interior, pared divisoria

retaining wall
[Sustantivo]

a structure designed to hold back soil or other materials and prevent erosion or the collapse of land

muro de contención, pared de contención

muro de contención, pared de contención

stud wall
[Sustantivo]

a non-load-bearing wall made of vertical wooden or metal studs covered with materials such as drywall or paneling

tabique, muro de carga ligera

tabique, muro de carga ligera

concrete wall
[Sustantivo]

a solid structure made of concrete that provides strength, durability, and stability to a building or structure

pared de concreto, muro de hormigón

pared de concreto, muro de hormigón

brick wall
[Sustantivo]

a construction made of bricks, typically arranged in a pattern, that forms a sturdy and durable barrier

muro de ladrillos, pared de ladrillos

muro de ladrillos, pared de ladrillos

stone wall
[Sustantivo]

a structure built using stones or rocks, typically stacked together, to create a solid and enduring barrier

muro de piedra, pared de piedra

muro de piedra, pared de piedra

timber wall
[Sustantivo]

a wall constructed primarily using timber or wood as the main material

pared de madera, muro de tablones

pared de madera, muro de tablones

glass wall
[Sustantivo]

a transparent or translucent barrier made of glass that separates or divides spaces while allowing visual connection between them

pared de cristal, muro de vidrio

pared de cristal, muro de vidrio

green wall
[Sustantivo]

a plant-covered vertical structure that can be attached to a building wall, particularly when there is not enough space for plants to grow on the ground

pared verde

pared verde

temporary wall
[Sustantivo]

a partition or barrier that is intended for short-term use and can be easily installed, removed, or repositioned without causing permanent structural changes to a space

pared temporal, muro provisional

pared temporal, muro provisional

boundary wall
[Sustantivo]

a structure built to mark and enclose the boundary or perimeter of a property, providing separation and security between neighboring properties or areas

muro perimetral, pared de límites

muro perimetral, pared de límites

fire-rated wall
[Sustantivo]

a specially constructed wall that is designed and built to resist the spread of fire for a specified period of time, providing a barrier to limit the fire's progression and protect adjacent areas or structures

muro resistente al fuego, pared cortafuegos

muro resistente al fuego, pared cortafuegos

clerestory
[Sustantivo]

a high section of a wall, typically containing windows or other openings, that allows natural light to enter a building while providing a sense of height and airiness to the interior space

clerestorio, triforio

clerestorio, triforio

coping
[Sustantivo]

the protective covering or cap placed on top of a wall, parapet, or other architectural element to prevent water infiltration, enhance structural integrity, and provide a finished appearance

cima, cubierta

cima, cubierta

coping stone
[Sustantivo]

the individual stone unit or element that forms the topmost layer or cap of a wall, parapet, or similar architectural feature, serving as a protective and decorative covering

piedra de remate, piedra de coronación

piedra de remate, piedra de coronación

cap
[Sustantivo]

the uppermost layer or finishing element placed on the top of a wall, providing protection from weather elements and giving a completed appearance to the structure

cobertura, tapa

cobertura, tapa

wainscot
[Sustantivo]

a decorative paneling or covering applied to the lower part of a wall, typically extending from the floor to a certain height, often made of wood or other materials

panel de madera, moldura inferior

panel de madera, moldura inferior

paneling
[Sustantivo]

the application of decorative panels or boards to enhance the appearance of walls or other surfaces, adding texture and visual interest to the space

panelado, revestimiento de paneles

panelado, revestimiento de paneles

partition
[Sustantivo]

a wall or piece of glass that is used to divide different parts of a building

tabique

tabique

party wall
[Sustantivo]

a shared boundary wall between two adjacent properties or structures

pared medianera, muro de carga compartido

pared medianera, muro de carga compartido

recess
[Sustantivo]

a small indented area or alcove set back into a wall or other surface

receso, nicho

receso, nicho

Ex: recess in the corner of the garden was a perfect spot for a small fountain .
divider
[Sustantivo]

a partition or object used to separate or divide a larger space into distinct sections, providing visual or physical separation between areas for functional or aesthetic purposes

divisor, partición

divisor, partición

shoji screen
[Sustantivo]

a traditional Japanese folding screen or room divider made of a wooden frame and translucent paper or fabric panels, allowing diffused light to pass through while providing privacy and aesthetic beauty

pantalla shoji, biombos shoji

pantalla shoji, biombos shoji

wing wall
[Sustantivo]

a short wall extending from a main structure, often found at the sides of bridges or buildings, providing support or separation

muro lateral, muro de alero

muro lateral, muro de alero

reglet
[Sustantivo]

a small groove in a wall or surface used to hide the edge of another material or component

ranura, gatera

ranura, gatera

drip
[Sustantivo]

a projecting edge used to redirect water away from a building's surface

saliente, bisel

saliente, bisel

grille
[Sustantivo]

a framework of bars or slats used to cover or protect openings while allowing airflow or visibility

reja, parrilla

reja, parrilla

gable
[Sustantivo]

the upper part of a house wall in the shape of a triangle where it meets a sloping roof

gablete

gablete

Ex: The historic barn had a gambrel gable roof, providing ample space for storage in the loft area.
gable end
[Sustantivo]

the vertical wall surface that forms the triangular end of a building or structure, enclosed by the gable

fachada de la gablete, extremo de la gablete

fachada de la gablete, extremo de la gablete

gable wall
[Sustantivo]

the specific gable end wall or any wall within the gable structure

pared de gablete, pared de caballete

pared de gablete, pared de caballete

corbie step
[Sustantivo]

a decorative architectural feature consisting of a series of stone steps or corbels that project horizontally from a gable wall or vertical surface

escalera corbal, escalera de corbelete

escalera corbal, escalera de corbelete

cullis
[Sustantivo]

a small groove or channel in a stone or masonry surface used for directing water flow

canalillo, surco

canalillo, surco

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