Arquitectura y Construcción - Materiales de Construcción
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con materiales de construcción como "masilla", "piedra caliza" y "granito".
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a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty
arenisca, piedra arenisca
a durable ceramic tile made from clay, known for its strength, stain resistance, and versatility in design, making it suitable for various applications including high-traffic areas
baldosa de cantera, azulejo de cantera
a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish
masilla, pasta
a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material
caliza, piedra caliza
a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin
laminado, estratificado
a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products
hierro
El metalúrgico fundió hierro para crear un metal fundido para fundición.
a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications
granito, piedra de granito
a mixture of clay, earth, straw, and sometimes animal dung or other organic materials that is applied as a plaster or coating to walls, typically over a framework of wooden sticks or wattle
barro, embarro
a filler used in construction and repairs to make joints watertight
masilla, calafateo
La masilla de silicona es ideal para superficies de cocina y baño.
a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs
betún, asfalto
a mixture of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or other granular materials used in construction as a main component in concrete, asphalt, and other building materials to provide strength, stability, and durability
árido, agregado
a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle
losa
the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction
escombros
El equipo de rescate buscó entre los escombros a cualquier superviviente del edificio derrumbado.
a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors
hoja de vidrio
a mixture, typically of sand, lime, or cement, used to bond masonry units together or to coat walls
mortero
Los cimientos del edificio fueron reforzados con mortero fuerte.
a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues
mármol
El elegante salón de baile presentaba columnas de mármol y un intrincado suelo de mármol, creando una sensación de opulencia y lujo.
a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings
panel de yeso
Después de la inundación, el tablero de yeso del sótano tuvo que ser reemplazado debido a los daños por agua.
a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together
cemento
La mezcladora de cemento giraba mientras los trabajadores preparaban lotes de hormigón para el proyecto de construcción.
a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal
bloque de hormigón
a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.
asbesto
Muchas casas construidas antes de la década de 1980 contienen amianto en techos, pisos y aislamiento de tuberías, lo que requiere un manejo cuidadoso durante la demolición.
a versatile material derived from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, known for its lightweight, elastic, and impermeable qualities, used in various applications
corcho, material de corcho
a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern
chapa ondulada, metal corrugado
a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities
acero inoxidable, inoxidable
a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern
malla metálica, tela metálica
a solid, translucent block made of glass, typically square or rectangular in shape, used in architectural and design applications
bloque de vidrio, ladrillo de vidrio
concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site
hormigón prefabricado, elementos de hormigón prefabricado
a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone that is applied to the surface of a wall or structure to simulate the appearance of a full stone construction
chapa de piedra, revestimiento de piedra
El revestimiento de piedra se utiliza a menudo para mejorar el aspecto de las paredes sin la necesidad de piedra pesada y sólida.
a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications
baldosa de pizarra, teja de pizarra
El azulejo de la cocina estaba hecho de baldosas de pizarra coloridas que complementaban los gabinetes de madera.
a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs
teja para tejado, teja de cubierta
Las casas en climas cálidos a menudo usan tejas de techo de terracota porque mantienen los interiores más frescos.
a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency
policarbonato, un material termoplástico duradero y ligero comúnmente utilizado en la construcción por su alta resistencia al impacto y transparencia
El invernadero estaba hecho de láminas de policarbonato para permitir que la luz solar pasara mientras protegía las plantas.
a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability
vinilo, PVC
a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product
un material compuesto que combina cemento, arena
El GFRC se está convirtiendo en una opción preferida para la construcción moderna debido a su capacidad para soportar condiciones climáticas adversas.
a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface
yeso
a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making
arcilla
La cerámica estaba hecha de arcilla fina.
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
árboles
a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials
cerámica, loza
La empresa produce cerámica de alta calidad para fines industriales.
a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes
terracota, arcilla cocida
a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.
metal
El oro es un metal precioso valorado por su rareza y belleza.
a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.
vidrio
Ten cuidado, el vidrio roto en el suelo podría cortarte los pies.
a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.
acero, metal duro
El chasis del coche estaba hecho de una mezcla de acero y aluminio.
a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things
piedra
El escultor cinceló la piedra para revelar la figura en su interior.
a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.
ladrillo, tabique
El viejo edificio estaba hecho de ladrillos desgastados, mostrando su edad.
a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones
hormigón, concreto
Diseñó un hermoso patio usando hormigón coloreado para un acabado atractivo.
a solid, sawn piece of timber, typically long and flat, used in construction or other applications
pizarra
Apiló las tablas para el cobertizo.
a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications
tablón, plancha
a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction
tablilla de madera solapada, revestimiento de madera solapado
an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness
tablero de fibras, fibra de madera
Las puertas del armario estaban hechas de tablero de fibra y luego cubiertas con una chapa de madera para un aspecto pulido.
a long, narrow plank, typically made of wood or other materials, used as a structural or decorative component in the construction of floors, providing a sturdy and visually appealing surface for walking or supporting furniture
tablón del suelo, tabla del piso
a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling
tablero duro, fibra de madera prensada
El artista pintó directamente sobre tablero duro, ya que proporciona una superficie resistente y plana.
a strong and versatile engineered wood product made by bonding layers of thin wood veneers together, widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications
contrachapado, madera contrachapada
El barco fue construido utilizando contrachapado marino, que es resistente a los daños causados por el agua.
a thin piece of material, such as wood, slate, or asphalt, used for siding or roofing
teja, tablilla
Las tejas de asfalto son comunes para techos residenciales.
the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it
aislante
El aislamiento en el ático ayuda a mantener la casa fresca durante el verano.
the materials that make up the floor of a building or room
solería
Midió cuidadosamente la habitación antes de comprar un nuevo piso laminado para la remodelación de la cocina.
a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete
hormigón pretensado, concreto pretensado
El arquitecto recomendó el hormigón pretensado para los cimientos del rascacielos para soportar el peso de la estructura.
a type of sedimentary rock, typically sandstone, that is brown or reddish-brown in color and used for constructing facades and decorative elements in buildings
piedra arenisca marrón, piedra parda
a synthetic thermoplastic polymer widely used in various applications, including construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and packaging, due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness
cloruro de polivinilo, policloruro de vinilo
La manguera de jardín está hecha de policloruro de vinilo flexible, lo que facilita enrollarla y guardarla.
