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Arquitectura y Construcción - Construction

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la construcción como "revoque", "bulldozer" y "cimentación".

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roofing
roofing
[Sustantivo]

the process of constructing the roof of a building

tejado

tejado

plasterwork
plasterwork
[Sustantivo]

the dry usually white mixture of sand, water, and lime that coats the surface of a wall or ceiling, particularly in decorative patterns

enyesado

enyesado

wrecking ball
wrecking ball
[Sustantivo]

a heavy metal ball hanging from a crane that is struck against a building to destroy it

bola de demolición

bola de demolición

bricklaying
bricklaying
[Sustantivo]

the activity or job of using bricks to build walls or buildings

albañilería

albañilería

bulldozer
bulldozer
[Sustantivo]

a large, powerful vehicle with a wide steel blade at its front that is used to destroy buildings or move earth

bulldozer

bulldozer

digger
digger
[Sustantivo]

a machine used for digging earth

excavadora

excavadora

Ex: He learned how to use the digger during his summer job at the construction site .Aprendió a usar la **excavadora** durante su trabajo de verano en el sitio de construcción.
erection
erection
[Sustantivo]

the act of building a structure or placing it upright

erección

erección

foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

cimientos

cimientos

Ex: The architect designed the house with a raised foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area .El arquitecto diseñó la casa con una **cimentación** elevada para mitigar el riesgo de inundación en la zona costera.
facing
facing
[Sustantivo]

an outer layer that coats a wall surface

revestimiento

revestimiento

frame
frame
[Sustantivo]

the structure of a building, piece of furniture, vehicle, etc. that supports and shapes it

armazón

armazón

Ex: The wooden frame of the bridge was reinforced to handle heavier loads .El **marco** de madera del puente fue reforzado para soportar cargas más pesadas.
hod
hod
[Sustantivo]

a box that has a long handle and workers can put it on their shoulders to carry bricks

espuerta

espuerta

masonry
masonry
[Sustantivo]

the construction method of building structures using individual units, such as bricks, stones, or concrete blocks, that are bound together with mortar

mampostería, construcción de mampostería

mampostería, construcción de mampostería

planning permission

a formal approval by a local authority to construct or change a building

permiso de obra

permiso de obra

reconstruction
reconstruction
[Sustantivo]

the activity or process of making or building something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

reconstrucción

reconstrucción

Ex: The reconstruction of the damaged artwork was impressive .La **reconstrucción** de la obra de arte dañada fue impresionante.
scaffolding
scaffolding
[Sustantivo]

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

andamiaje

andamiaje

site
site
[Sustantivo]

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

lugar

lugar

Ex: We visited the historical site where the decisive battle took place .Visitamos el **sitio** histórico donde tuvo lugar la batalla decisiva.
skeleton
skeleton
[Sustantivo]

the main support for a bridge, building, etc.

armazón

armazón

structure
structure
[Sustantivo]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

estructura

estructura

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an impressive structure that spans several kilometers .El antiguo acueducto romano es una **estructura** impresionante que abarca varios kilómetros.
substructure
substructure
[Sustantivo]

a structure or base that is situated beneath another structure to provide support

infraestructura

infraestructura

pointing
pointing
[Sustantivo]

the process of filling the gaps or joints between bricks, stones, or other masonry units with mortar or a specialized material to enhance the structural integrity and appearance of a wall or structure

rejuntado, revoque de juntas

rejuntado, revoque de juntas

tensile structure
tensile structure
[Sustantivo]

flexible architectural construction using tensioned materials to create lightweight and visually striking structures

estructura tensada, construcción tensada

estructura tensada, construcción tensada

tie rod
tie rod
[Sustantivo]

a structural component used in construction that consists of a long, threaded rod or bar, often made of steel, designed to provide stability and resist tension by connecting and anchoring different parts of a building or structure

tirante, barra de conexión

tirante, barra de conexión

beam
beam
[Sustantivo]

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

viga

viga

Ex: The architect designed the modern office space with exposed ceiling beams, giving it an industrial-chic aesthetic .El arquitecto diseñó el espacio de oficina moderno con **vigas** de techo expuestas, dándole una estética industrial-chic.
cantilever
cantilever
[Sustantivo]

a long metal or wooden bar that is fixed to a wall at just one end and sticks out of it, used to hold a structure such as a bridge or shelf in place

ménsula

ménsula

girder
girder
[Sustantivo]

a long and thick metal bar used to build bridges or form the frame of large structures such as buildings

viga

viga

woodwork
woodwork
[Sustantivo]

the craft or skill of working with wood to create objects, structures, or decorative items using various tools and techniques

carpintería, ebanistería

carpintería, ebanistería

panel
panel
[Sustantivo]

a flat or slightly raised section of material used as a covering, divider, or decoration in construction, furniture, or other applications

insulation
insulation
[Sustantivo]

the act of covering something with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through

aislamiento

aislamiento

slender member
slender member
[Sustantivo]

a structural element, such as a beam or column, that has a relatively long length compared to its cross-sectional dimensions, typically characterized by its susceptibility to buckling under compressive loads

elemento esbelto, miembro esbelto

elemento esbelto, miembro esbelto

blueprint
blueprint
[Sustantivo]

a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

cianotipo, plano

cianotipo, plano

Ex: The blueprint included every electrical and plumbing detail .El **plano** incluía cada detalle eléctrico y de fontanería.
elevation
elevation
[Sustantivo]

one the sides of a building or the architectural drawing of it

alzado

alzado

two by four
two by four
[Sustantivo]

a common size of lumber board used in construction and woodworking, which measures approximately 1.5 inches by 3.5 inches or 3.8 cm by 8.9 cm in cross-section

tabla de dos por cuatro, madera de dos por cuatro

tabla de dos por cuatro, madera de dos por cuatro

ground plan
ground plan
[Sustantivo]

a plan belonging to any of the floors of a building

planta baja, plano de planta

planta baja, plano de planta

long-and-short work

a construction technique where alternating long and short stones or bricks are used to create a decorative pattern on the façade of a building

trabajo de piedras largas y cortas alternadas, técnica de construcción con piedras alternadas largas y cortas

trabajo de piedras largas y cortas alternadas, técnica de construcción con piedras alternadas largas y cortas

cornerstone
cornerstone
[Sustantivo]

the ceremonial or symbolic stone that is placed at the corner of a building's foundation, often inscribed with significant information or symbols, representing the starting point or establishment of the structure

piedra angular, pierre fundamental

piedra angular, pierre fundamental

Ex: The cornerstone, engraved with the names of the project 's benefactors , was carefully set into the building 's foundation .La **piedra angular**, grabada con los nombres de los benefactores del proyecto, fue cuidadosamente colocada en los cimientos del edificio.
stucco
stucco
[Sustantivo]

a type of plaster used for covering walls and ceilings, which leaves a rough surface and is also used to form decorative structures

estuco

estuco

footing
footing
[Sustantivo]

the reinforced concrete or masonry structure that supports the foundation of a building, distributing its load to the underlying soil or bedrock

zapata, cimiento

zapata, cimiento

glazing
glazing
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of fitting or furnishing a structure, such as windows or doors, with glass or transparent materials to allow light transmission while providing insulation and protection

acristalamiento, colocación de vidrios

acristalamiento, colocación de vidrios

toothing
toothing
[Sustantivo]

a method of creating grooves or roughening surfaces to enhance the bond between new and existing masonry or concrete

dentado, ranurado

dentado, ranurado

balk
balk
[Sustantivo]

a structural beam used to support the roof of a building, typically sloped and arranged in parallel

Una viga de techo, Un cabrio de armazón

Una viga de techo, Un cabrio de armazón

Ex: The fire damaged the central balk, threatening the roof 's stability .El incendio dañó la **viga** central, amenazando la estabilidad del techo.
straining piece
straining piece
[Sustantivo]

a structural element used to provide additional support and stability to a building or structure, typically installed diagonally or at an angle to resist lateral forces and improve overall strength

pieza de refuerzo, elemento de arriostramiento

pieza de refuerzo, elemento de arriostramiento

fascia
fascia
[Sustantivo]

a piece of board attached to the roof of a building to cover the ends of the rafters

faja

faja

rafter
rafter
[Sustantivo]

a sloping structural member, typically made of wood or metal, that supports the roof and transfers its weight to the walls or other supports of a building

viga, par

viga, par

binder
binder
[Sustantivo]

a horizontal beam or structural member that provides support and stability to a building or structure

viga de unión, travesaño

viga de unión, travesaño

rammed earth
rammed earth
[Sustantivo]

a construction technique where a mixture of soil, clay, sand, and gravel is compacted or "rammed" into formwork or molds, creating solid and durable walls or structures

tierra apisonada, tapial

tierra apisonada, tapial

kiln
kiln
[Sustantivo]

a type of furnace or oven that is used for baking or drying pottery, ceramics, or bricks

horno

horno

Ex: The pottery workshop is equipped with multiple kilns of different sizes for firing various types of clay pottery .El taller de cerámica está equipado con múltiples **hornos** de diferentes tamaños para cocer varios tipos de cerámica de arcilla.
batten
batten
[Sustantivo]

a long and narrow piece of wood or metal used to hold together or fasten other materials of a building

listón

listón

truss
truss
[Sustantivo]

a metal or wooden frame supporting a bridge, roof, etc.

soporte

soporte

lath
lath
[Sustantivo]

a thin, narrow strip of wood, metal, or plaster used as a backing or support for the application of plaster or other materials, typically in the construction of walls, ceilings, or other surfaces

listón, lata

listón, lata

wattle
wattle
[Sustantivo]

a construction method where woven branches or twigs are used to create a framework for walls or fences

entramado de ramas, zarzo

entramado de ramas, zarzo

timber-frame
timber-frame
[Sustantivo]

a building method that uses wooden timbers joined together to create the structural framework of a building

entramado de madera, estructura de madera

entramado de madera, estructura de madera

wall panel
wall panel
[Sustantivo]

a decorative or functional element installed on the surface of a wall, enhancing aesthetics and serving various purposes such as insulation or acoustics

panel de pared, revestimiento de pared

panel de pared, revestimiento de pared

bracing system
bracing system
[Sustantivo]

a structural arrangement used to provide stability and resist lateral forces in buildings, bridges, or other structures

sistema de arriostramiento, estructura de estabilización

sistema de arriostramiento, estructura de estabilización

wall plate
wall plate
[Sustantivo]

a horizontal wooden or metal plate that is fixed to a wall to support the ends of floor or ceiling joists

placa de pared, solera

placa de pared, solera

welding
welding
[Sustantivo]

a process of joining two materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by melting them with high heat and allowing them to cool and fuse

soldadura, soldaje

soldadura, soldaje

joist hanger
joist hanger
[Sustantivo]

a metal bracket used to support the ends of joists or beams in construction projects

soporte para vigueta, abrazadera para viga

soporte para vigueta, abrazadera para viga

stonework
stonework
[Sustantivo]

the construction or use of stones in various architectural or decorative applications, such as building walls, structures, pathways, or sculptures

mampostería, trabajo en piedra

mampostería, trabajo en piedra

brickwork
brickwork
[Sustantivo]

the construction or arrangement of bricks in a structure, typically using mortar as a binding agent, to create walls, partitions, or other elements of a building

albañilería de ladrillos, trabajo de ladrillo

albañilería de ladrillos, trabajo de ladrillo

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