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Arquitectura y Construcción - Columnas

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con columnas como "pedestal", "ábaco" y "éntasis".

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abacus
[Sustantivo]

a flat, stone block that sits on top of a column, used to support the parts above it such as a roof

ábaco, tablero

ábaco, tablero

Ex: The abacus serves as a transition element between the column and the entablature , providing structural support while also adding visual interest to the overall composition .**El ábaco** sirve como elemento de transición entre la columna y el entablamento, proporcionando soporte estructural mientras también añade interés visual a la composición general.
apophyge
[Sustantivo]

the curved or sloping transition between the shaft of a column and its base or capital, providing a graceful connection between the two elements

apófige, la transición curva o inclinada entre el fuste de una columna y su base o capitel

apófige, la transición curva o inclinada entre el fuste de una columna y su base o capitel

atlas
[Sustantivo]

a sculpted male figure or column in the form of a standing human figure, often used as a decorative support or columnar element in architecture

atlas, atlante

atlas, atlante

base
[Sustantivo]

the bottom portion or support of a column, pillar, or structure, providing stability and transitioning between the column and the ground or foundation

base, fundamento

base, fundamento

caryatid
[Sustantivo]

a sculpted female figure used as a supporting column or pillar in architecture, often taking the place of a traditional column and bearing the weight of the structure on its head and shoulders

cariátide, figura femenina esculpida utilizada como columna o pilar en la arquitectura

cariátide, figura femenina esculpida utilizada como columna o pilar en la arquitectura

entasis
[Sustantivo]

the slight curvature applied to the shaft of a column to create an optical illusion of straightness and visual harmony

éntasis, la ligera curvatura aplicada al fuste de una columna para crear una ilusión óptica de rectitud y armonía visual

éntasis, la ligera curvatura aplicada al fuste de una columna para crear una ilusión óptica de rectitud y armonía visual

footstall
[Sustantivo]

the base or lower part of a column that provides support and stability, typically consisting of a wider section at the bottom that rests on the ground or a pedestal

pedestal, base de columna

pedestal, base de columna

neck
[Sustantivo]

the narrow, usually cylindrical section between the capital and the shaft of a column, serving as a transitional element

cuello, fuste

cuello, fuste

shaft
[Sustantivo]

the long, vertical, and usually cylindrical part of a column between the base and the capital

fuste, vástago

fuste, vástago

torus
[Sustantivo]

a convex, semi-circular molding or projection that is often used to ornament the base or capital of a column, providing visual interest and a decorative touch

toro, moldura semicircular convexa

toro, moldura semicircular convexa

Doric column
[Sustantivo]

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a plain, fluted shaft, a capital with a simple circular molding, and no base

columna dórica, columna de estilo dórico

columna dórica, columna de estilo dórico

Ionic column
[Sustantivo]

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a slender, fluted shaft, a capital with volutes, and a base

columna jónica, columna de orden jónico

columna jónica, columna de orden jónico

Corinthian column
[Sustantivo]

a type of classical architectural column characterized by a slender, fluted shaft, a capital adorned with acanthus leaves, and a base

columna corintia, columna de orden corintio

columna corintia, columna de orden corintio

pedestal
[Sustantivo]

a base or support structure for an architectural element or statue

pedestal

pedestal

Ex: To highlight its significance , the rare gem was displayed on a rotating pedestal at the exhibition .Para resaltar su importancia, la gema rara se exhibió en un **pedestal** giratorio en la exposición.
capital
[Sustantivo]

the part of a column that is located at top

capital

capital

term
[Sustantivo]

a decorative column or pilaster that typically features a human or animal head or bust at the top, often used to support an entablature or other architectural elements

término, cariátide

término, cariátide

pilaster
[Sustantivo]

a vertical, rectangular or flattened column-like element that is typically attached to a wall and often features a capital, base, and entablature

pilastra, columna adosada

pilastra, columna adosada

pillar
[Sustantivo]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

pilar

pilar

arris
[Sustantivo]

the sharp edge or ridge formed by the meeting of two surfaces, particularly in architectural elements such as columns, moldings, or corners of buildings, often created by chamfering or beveling the edges

la arista, el canto

la arista, el canto

echinus
[Sustantivo]

a rounded and convex element found in the capital of a column, adding visual appeal to the architectural design

equino, échinus

equino, échinus

anta
[Sustantivo]

a structural element in architecture that refers to a square or rectangular column or pilaster-like projection at the end of a wall, typically found at the corners of a building or as a division between spaces

anta, pilastra

anta, pilastra

plinth
[Sustantivo]

a broad, flat base that serves as a foundation for a column, statue, or structure

plinto

plinto

colonnade
[Sustantivo]

a row of columns having equal distance from each other, often supporting a roof or arch

columnata

columnata

Ex: The temple 's colonnade was lined with intricate carvings and sculptures .La **columnata** del templo estaba alineada con tallas y esculturas intrincadas.
flute
[Sustantivo]

a shallow vertical groove or channel that is typically found on the surface of a column or pilaster

estría, acanaladura

estría, acanaladura

octagonal column
[Sustantivo]

a column with eight sides or faces, forming an octagon shape, commonly used in architectural design to provide structural support and aesthetic variation

columna octogonal, pilar octogonal

columna octogonal, pilar octogonal

square column
[Sustantivo]

a column with four sides or faces, forming a square shape, often used in architecture to provide support and visual symmetry in structures such as buildings, temples, or porticos

columna cuadrada, pilar cuadrado

columna cuadrada, pilar cuadrado

smooth column
[Sustantivo]

a plain and unadorned column without any decorative features or textures

columna lisa, columna lisa

columna lisa, columna lisa

engaged column
[Sustantivo]

a column that is partially embedded or attached to a wall, often used in architecture as a decorative element or for structural support, appearing as a half-column projecting from a surface

columna adosada, media columna

columna adosada, media columna

Solomonic Column
[Sustantivo]

a twisted or spiral column characterized by a helical or corkscrew-like design, commonly associated with Baroque and Renaissance architecture

Columna salomónica, Columna torsada

Columna salomónica, Columna torsada

Tuscan column
[Sustantivo]

a column designed in the Tuscan order, featuring a plain and unadorned shaft with a simple capital and base, known for its simplicity and classical proportions

columna toscana, columna del orden toscano

columna toscana, columna del orden toscano

trumeau
[Sustantivo]

a vertical supporting element that divides a large opening, such as a doorway or window, into two smaller sections

parteluz

parteluz

cap
[Sustantivo]

a simple protective or finishing element placed on top of the column shaft

capitel, tapa

capitel, tapa

pier
[Sustantivo]

a vertical column or support used to bear and transfer the load of a building, bridge, or other structures to the ground or water

pilar, pilote

pilar, pilote

skew arch
[Sustantivo]

a diagonal arch that spans across a structure, such as a bridge or tunnel, to accommodate an oblique alignment

arco sesgado, arco oblicuo

arco sesgado, arco oblicuo

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