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Arquitectura y Construcción - Construction

Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la construcción, como "yeso", "bulldozer" y "foundation".

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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
roofing
[Sustantivo]

the process of constructing the roof of a building

tejado

tejado

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
[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
[Sustantivo]

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

albañilería

albañilería

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
[Sustantivo]

a machine used for digging earth

excavadora

excavadora

Ex: He learned how to use digger during his summer job at the construction site .
erection
[Sustantivo]

the act of building a structure or placing it upright

erección

erección

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 foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area .
facing
[Sustantivo]

an outer layer that coats a wall surface

revestimiento

revestimiento

frame
[Sustantivo]

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

armazón

armazón

Ex: The frame of the bridge was reinforced to handle heavier loads .
hod
[Sustantivo]

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

espuerta

espuerta

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, albañilería

mampostería, albañilería

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

permiso de obra

permiso de obra

reconstruction
[Sustantivo]

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

reconstrucción

reconstrucción

Ex: reconstruction of the damaged artwork was impressive .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

lugar

lugar

Ex: We visited the site where the decisive battle took place .
skeleton
[Sustantivo]

the main support for a bridge, building, etc.

armazón

armazón

structure
[Sustantivo]

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

estructura

estructura

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an structure that spans several kilometers .
substructure
[Sustantivo]

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

infraestructura

infraestructura

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

juntas, pintados

juntas, pintados

tensile structure
[Sustantivo]

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

estructura tensada, estructura de tensión

estructura tensada, estructura de tensión

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

vara de tensión, barra de tracción

vara de tensión, barra de tracción

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 beams, giving it an industrial-chic aesthetic .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

viga

viga

woodwork
[Sustantivo]

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

ebanistería, trabajo en madera

ebanistería, trabajo en madera

panel
[Sustantivo]

a flat or slightly raised section of material, such as wood, metal, or plastic, that is used as a covering, divider, or decorative element in construction, furniture, or other applications

panel, tablero

panel, tablero

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
[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

miembro esbelto, elemento estructural esbelto

miembro esbelto, elemento estructural esbelto

blueprint
[Sustantivo]

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

cianotipo, plano

cianotipo, plano

Ex: blueprint included diagrams and annotations for plumbing and electrical systems .
elevation
[Sustantivo]

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

alzado

alzado

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

dos por cuatro, tablero de dos por cuatro

dos por cuatro, tablero de dos por cuatro

ground plan
[Sustantivo]

a plan belonging to any of the floors of a building

plano de planta, plano de planta baja

plano de planta, plano de planta baja

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 piedra larga y corta, técnica de mampostería de piedras irregulares

trabajo de piedra larga y corta, técnica de mampostería de piedras irregulares

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, piedra fundamental

piedra angular, piedra fundamental

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
[Sustantivo]

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

cimentación, fundación

cimentación, fundación

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

vidriado, envidriado

vidriado, envidriado

toothing
[Sustantivo]

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

muescado, dentado

muescado, dentado

balk
[Sustantivo]

a long, thick, and horizontal timber or beam used as a support or a dividing element in construction, such as in the framing of floors, ceilings, or roofs

viga, bajo

viga, bajo

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

traba, refuerzo diagonal

traba, refuerzo diagonal

fascia
[Sustantivo]

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

faja

faja

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, trave

viga, trave

binder
[Sustantivo]

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

viga, viga de atado

viga, viga de atado

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, tierra comprimida

tierra apisonada, tierra comprimida

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 kilns of different sizes for firing various types of clay pottery .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

soporte

soporte

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, tabla delgada

listón, tabla delgada

wattle
[Sustantivo]

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

mimbre, trenzado

mimbre, trenzado

timber-frame
[Sustantivo]

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

estructura de madera, marco de madera

estructura de madera, marco de madera

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, panel mural

panel de pared, panel mural

bracing system
[Sustantivo]

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

sistema de arriostramiento, sistema de refuerzo

sistema de arriostramiento, sistema de refuerzo

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, plato de muro

placa de pared, plato de muro

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, unión mediante fusión

soldadura, unión mediante fusión

joist hanger
[Sustantivo]

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

soporte de viguetas, colgador de viguetas

soporte de viguetas, colgador de viguetas

stonework
[Sustantivo]

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

piedra, trabajo en piedra

piedra, trabajo en piedra

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

mampostería, obra de albañilería

mampostería, obra de albañilería

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