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Arquitectura y Construcción - Materiales de construcción

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con materiales de construcción como "putty", "limestone" y "granite".

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sandstone
[Sustantivo]

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

arenisca, piedra arenisca

arenisca, piedra arenisca

quarry tile
[Sustantivo]

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 barro, baldosa de cantera

baldosa de barro, baldosa de cantera

putty
[Sustantivo]

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

masilla, pasta

masilla, pasta

limestone
[Sustantivo]

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

caliza, piedra caliza

caliza, piedra caliza

laminate
[Sustantivo]

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, laminados

laminado, laminados

iron
[Sustantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

hierro

hierro

granite
[Sustantivo]

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

granito, piedra granítica

granito, piedra granítica

filler
[Sustantivo]

a substance used to fill gaps or imperfections in surfaces

relleno, emplaste

relleno, emplaste

daub
[Sustantivo]

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, estuco

barro, estuco

caulk
[Sustantivo]

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

masilla, sellador

masilla, sellador

bitumen
[Sustantivo]

a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs

betún, asfalto

betún, asfalto

aggregate
[Sustantivo]

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

agregado, mezcla

agregado, mezcla

slab
[Sustantivo]

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

losa

rubble
[Sustantivo]

the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction

escombros

escombros

plate glass
[Sustantivo]

a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors

hoja de vidrio

hoja de vidrio

mortar
[Sustantivo]

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

mortero

mortero

masonry
[Sustantivo]

stones or bricks that a building or wall is made of

mampostería

mampostería

marble
[Sustantivo]

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

mármol

joist
[Sustantivo]

a metal or wooden thick bar used in buildings to support a ceiling or floor

vigueta

vigueta

drywall
[Sustantivo]

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

panel de yeso

cement
[Sustantivo]

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

cemento

Ex: She smoothed the cement with a trowel , carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path .
breeze block
[Sustantivo]

a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal

bloque de hormigón

bloque de hormigón

asbestos
[Sustantivo]

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

asbesto

asbesto

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .
cork
[Sustantivo]

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, tapón

corcho, tapón

corrugated metal
[Sustantivo]

a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern

metal corrugado, chapas corrugadas

metal corrugado, chapas corrugadas

stainless steel
[Sustantivo]

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

acero inoxidable, acero sin óxido

acero inoxidable, acero sin óxido

metal mesh
[Sustantivo]

a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern

malla metálica, rejilla metálica

malla metálica, rejilla metálica

glass block
[Sustantivo]

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

bloque de vidrio, ladrillo de vidrio

precast concrete
[Sustantivo]

concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site

hormigón prefabricado, concreto prefabricado

hormigón prefabricado, concreto prefabricado

stone veneer
[Sustantivo]

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

chapado de piedra, revestimiento de piedra

chapado de piedra, revestimiento de piedra

slate tile
[Sustantivo]

a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications

teja de pizarra, azulejo de pizarra

teja de pizarra, azulejo de pizarra

roofing tile
[Sustantivo]

a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs

teja, tile de techo

teja, tile de techo

Ex: The architect suggested using roofing tiles to enhance the building 's appearance .
thatch
[Sustantivo]

reeds or straws that are used to build a roof

techo de paja

techo de paja

adobe
[Sustantivo]

a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun

adobe

adobe

polycarbonate
[Sustantivo]

a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency

policarbonato, panel de policarbonato

policarbonato, panel de policarbonato

vinyl
[Sustantivo]

a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability

vinilo, plástico vinílico

vinilo, plástico vinílico

GFRC
[Sustantivo]

a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product

GFRC (Hormigón de fibra de vidrio), Hormigón reforzado con fibra de vidrio

GFRC (Hormigón de fibra de vidrio), Hormigón reforzado con fibra de vidrio

plaster
[Sustantivo]

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

yeso

clay
[Sustantivo]

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

arcilla

arcilla

lumber
[Sustantivo]

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

árboles

árboles

ceramic
[Sustantivo]

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

cerámica, material cerámico

cerámica, material cerámico

terracotta
[Sustantivo]

a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes

terracota, arcilla cocida

terracota, arcilla cocida

metal
[Sustantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metal

metal

glass
[Sustantivo]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

vidrio

vidrio

steel
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

acero, hierro

acero, hierro

stone
[Sustantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

piedra

piedra

brick
[Sustantivo]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

ladrillo, tabique

ladrillo, tabique

concrete
[Sustantivo]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

hormigón, concreto

hormigón, concreto

roofing
[Sustantivo]

materials that are used for building a roof

materiales para techar

materiales para techar

board
[Sustantivo]

a flat, long, and thin piece made of wood used for building a house, apartment, etc.

pizarra

pizarra

plank
[Sustantivo]

a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications

tabla, tablón

tabla, tablón

clapboard
[Sustantivo]

a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction

listón, tablón

listón, tablón

fiberboard
[Sustantivo]

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, tablero de fibra

tablero de fibras, tablero de fibra

floorboard
[Sustantivo]

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 de suelo, tabla de piso

tablón de suelo, tabla de piso

hardboard
[Sustantivo]

a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling

fibra de madera dura, tablero de fibra

fibra de madera dura, tablero de fibra

plywood
[Sustantivo]

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

contrachapado, madera contrachapada

shingle
[Sustantivo]

a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a building, providing protection against weather elements

teja, teja de cubierta

teja, teja de cubierta

insulation
[Sustantivo]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislante

aislante

flooring
[Sustantivo]

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

solería

solería

a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete

concreto pretensado, hormigón pretensado

concreto pretensado, hormigón pretensado

brownstone
[Sustantivo]

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 marrón, piedra de arenisca marrón

piedra marrón, piedra de arenisca marrón

polyvinyl chloride
[Sustantivo]

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, poli(cloruro de vinilo)

cloruro de polivinilo, poli(cloruro de vinilo)

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