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Arquitectura y Construcción - Tipos de vivienda

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condominium
[Sustantivo]

a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

condominio

condominio

Ex: The condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .La cuota de **condominio** cubre los costos de mantenimiento de las áreas comunes y los servicios proporcionados por la asociación de propietarios.
cabana
[Sustantivo]

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: As the sun began to set , they lit candles in the cabana, transforming it into a romantic oasis by the sea .Mientras el sol comenzaba a ponerse, encendieron velas en la **cabaña**, transformándola en un oasis romántico junto al mar.
apartment
[Sustantivo]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

apartamento

apartamento

Ex: The apartment has a secure entry system .El **apartamento** tiene un sistema de entrada seguro.
apartment building
[Sustantivo]

a tall building with one or several apartments built on each floor

edificio de apartamentos, edificio de viviendas

edificio de apartamentos, edificio de viviendas

Ex: Tenants gathered for a community barbecue in the courtyard of the apartment building, fostering a sense of camaraderie among neighbors .Los inquilinos se reunieron para una barbacoa comunitaria en el patio del **edificio de apartamentos**, fomentando un sentido de camaradería entre los vecinos.
single-family home
[Sustantivo]

a residential dwelling designed and intended for occupancy by a single household or family

casa unifamiliar, vivienda unifamiliar

casa unifamiliar, vivienda unifamiliar

Ex: The neighborhood is mostly made up of single-family homes with front lawns and driveways .El vecindario está compuesto principalmente por **viviendas unifamiliares** con césped delantero y entradas para autos.
town house
[Sustantivo]

a type of house that is typically multi-storied and attached to other similar houses in a row or block, often found in urban areas

casa adosada, casa en hilera

casa adosada, casa en hilera

Ex: Unlike single-family homes, townhouses tend to have a smaller footprint and are easier to maintain.A diferencia de las viviendas unifamiliares, las **casas adosadas** suelen tener una huella más pequeña y son más fáciles de mantener.
mobile home
[Sustantivo]

a factory-built narrow house that is placed in a fixed location for people to live in

casa móvil

casa móvil

penthouse
[Sustantivo]

an apartment on top of a tall building

ático, penthouse

ático, penthouse

Ex: They stayed in a penthouse suite during their vacation , enjoying unparalleled luxury .Se quedaron en una suite **penthouse** durante sus vacaciones, disfrutando de un lujo sin igual.
duplex
[Sustantivo]

a residential building that contains two separate living units or residences, typically stacked on top of each other or side by side

dúplex

dúplex

Ex: The duplex was located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to public transport .El **dúplex** estaba ubicado en un barrio tranquilo con fácil acceso al transporte público.
cabin
[Sustantivo]

a small wooden house or shelter built in a forest or the mountains

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: The secluded cabin provided a quiet sanctuary for writers and artists seeking inspiration in nature 's beauty .La **cabaña** apartada proporcionaba un santuario tranquilo para escritores y artistas que buscaban inspiración en la belleza de la naturaleza.
chalet
[Sustantivo]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: The chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm .Las vigas de madera y el techo inclinado del **chalé** añadían a su encanto alpino.
chateau
[Sustantivo]

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

castillo

castillo

Ex: The chateau served as a luxurious retreat for royalty and aristocrats , hosting lavish banquets , soirées , and hunting parties in its sprawling estate .El **castillo** servía como un lujoso refugio para la realeza y los aristócratas, albergando fastuosos banquetes, veladas y fiestas de caza en su extensa propiedad.
country house
[Sustantivo]

a big home in the countryside, often with large grounds or gardens

casa de campo

casa de campo

Ex: The country house featured a charming farmhouse kitchen , where guests gathered for hearty meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients .La **casa de campo** contaba con una encantadora cocina rústica, donde los invitados se reunían para disfrutar de comidas abundantes preparadas con ingredientes locales.
cottage
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

cabaña

cabaña

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .Soñaban con jubilarse en una pequeña **cabaña** en el campo inglés.
ranch house
[Sustantivo]

a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan

casa ranch, casa de una planta

casa ranch, casa de una planta

Ex: With its spacious layout and open floor plan , the ranch house was perfect for entertaining guests and accommodating large gatherings .Con su diseño espacioso y planta abierta, la **casa ranch** era perfecta para entretener invitados y albergar grandes reuniones.
bunker
[Sustantivo]

a shelter equipped with strong walls, often built underground, to protect soldiers or guns

búnker

búnker

Ex: After the attack , the survivors regrouped in the bunker to plan their next move .Después del ataque, los supervivientes se reagruparon en el **búnker** para planificar su próximo movimiento.
log cabin
[Sustantivo]

a small house, particularly one in the mountains or the countryside, that is made of thick pieces of wood

cabaña de troncos

cabaña de troncos

Ex: The log cabin was built by hand using timber from the surrounding forest .La **cabaña de troncos** fue construida a mano utilizando madera del bosque circundante.
mansion
[Sustantivo]

a very large and impressive house

mansión

mansión

Ex: He always dreamed of owning a mansion with a grand staircase and a library .Siempre soñó con tener una **mansión** con una gran escalera y una biblioteca.
palace
[Sustantivo]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

palacio

palacio

Ex: The sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .El **palacio** del sultán era una obra maestra de la arquitectura islámica, con intrincados azulejos, altos minaretes y exuberantes patios interiores.
villa
[Sustantivo]

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

villa

villa

Ex: The villa had a charming , rustic design , with terracotta tiles and large windows that let in the natural light .La **villa** tenía un diseño encantador y rústico, con tejas de terracota y grandes ventanales que dejaban entrar la luz natural.
gazebo
[Sustantivo]

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

glorieta

glorieta

Ex: The new gazebo in the backyard became the perfect spot for evening tea and watching the sunset .El nuevo **cenador** en el jardín se convirtió en el lugar perfecto para el té de la tarde y ver el atardecer.
guest house
[Sustantivo]

a small house separated from a larger one where guests can stay

casa de invitados

casa de invitados

Ex: Business travelers appreciated the convenience of the guest house, with its proximity to the conference center and shuttle service to the airport .Los viajeros de negocios apreciaron la comodidad de la **casa de huéspedes**, con su proximidad al centro de convenciones y el servicio de transporte al aeropuerto.
lean-to
[Sustantivo]

a building of small size, such as a shed or garage, that shares a wall and roof with a building of larger size

cobertizo

cobertizo

Ex: The children spent the afternoon constructing a lean-to in the backyard , pretending they were explorers in the wilderness .Los niños pasaron la tarde construyendo un **cobertizo** en el patio trasero, pretendiendo que eran exploradores en la naturaleza.
lodge
[Sustantivo]

a small house in the countryside, where people temporarily stay while participating in an outdoor activity such as climbing, skiing, etc.

cabaña

cabaña

rotunda
[Sustantivo]

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

rotonda

rotonda

shanty
[Sustantivo]

a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials

una pequeña cabaña, una choza

una pequeña cabaña, una choza

Ex: A small vegetable garden thrived next to the shanty.Un pequeño huerto prosperaba al lado de la **choza**.
shelter
[Sustantivo]

a place or building that is meant to provide protection against danger or bad weather

refugio

refugio

Ex: The soldiers constructed a shelter to rest for the night .Los soldados construyeron un **refugio** para descansar durante la noche.
tenement
[Sustantivo]

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

casa de vecindad

casa de vecindad

Ex: Urban renewal projects aimed to revitalize the tenement neighborhoods, preserving their historic charm while modernizing infrastructure and creating more livable spaces for residents.Los proyectos de renovación urbana tenían como objetivo revitalizar los barrios de **vecindades**, preservando su encanto histórico mientras modernizaban la infraestructura y creaban espacios más habitables para los residentes.
adobe house
[Sustantivo]

a type of traditional dwelling made from sun-dried bricks, commonly found in arid and warm regions

casa de adobe, vivienda tradicional de ladrillos de barro secados al sol

casa de adobe, vivienda tradicional de ladrillos de barro secados al sol

Ex: After touring the region , they fell in love with the simplicity and beauty of the adobe house they eventually purchased .Después de recorrer la región, se enamoraron de la simplicidad y la belleza de la **casa de adobe** que finalmente compraron.
dwelling
[Sustantivo]

a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.

vivienda

vivienda

Ex: The law requires every new dwelling to meet specific energy efficiency standards .La ley exige que cada nueva **vivienda** cumpla con estándares específicos de eficiencia energética.
pied-a-terre
[Sustantivo]

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

piso de uso temporal

piso de uso temporal

Ex: The pied-à-terre was modest but tastefully decorated, providing a cozy retreat after long days in the bustling city.El **pied-à-terre** era modesto pero decorado con buen gusto, proporcionando un refugio acogedor después de largos días en la bulliciosa ciudad.
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect 's design for the new high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features .El diseño del arquitecto para el nuevo **rascacielos** incorporaba espacios verdes y características sostenibles.
outbuilding
[Sustantivo]

a small separate building that is built near a main building that it belongs to, such as a shed or barn

edificio anexo

edificio anexo

Ex: She found some old furniture in the outbuilding that her grandparents had kept for years .Encontró algunos muebles viejos en **la dependencia** que sus abuelos habían guardado durante años.
belvedere
[Sustantivo]

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

belvedere

belvedere

Ex: The belvedere's open sides allowed a refreshing breeze to flow through , making it the perfect place to relax on a hot summer day .Los lados abiertos del **mirador** permitían que una brisa refrescante fluyera, convirtiéndolo en el lugar perfecto para relajarse en un caluroso día de verano.
floating home
[Sustantivo]

a residential structure that is designed to float on water, providing a unique living environment with the possibility of mobility or stationary placement

casa flotante, vivienda flotante

casa flotante, vivienda flotante

Ex: There is a community of floating homes along the harbor , where people enjoy a unique lifestyle .Hay una comunidad de **casas flotantes** a lo largo del puerto, donde las personas disfrutan de un estilo de vida único.
igloo
[Sustantivo]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglú

iglú

Ex: During the blizzard , the stranded mountaineers took refuge in an improvised igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe .Durante la ventisca, los montañeros varados se refugiaron en un **iglú** improvisado hecho de bloques de nieve compactada para mantenerse calientes y a salvo.
Earthship
[Sustantivo]

a sustainable and environmentally friendly home that is made primarily from natural and recycled materials, such as tires, bottles, and cans

Earthship, Casa ecológica

Earthship, Casa ecológica

Ex: She planted a garden inside her Earthship to grow fresh vegetables year-round .Ella plantó un jardín dentro de su **Earthship** para cultivar vegetales frescos durante todo el año.
yurt
[Sustantivo]

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

yurta

yurta

Ex: They decorated the inside of the yurt with colorful tapestries and traditional rugs , creating a welcoming atmosphere .
houseboat
[Sustantivo]

a boat designed for living in

casa flotante

casa flotante

Ex: They hosted a party on their houseboat, enjoying the sunset over the water .Organizaron una fiesta en su **casa flotante**, disfrutando del atardecer sobre el agua.
tree house
[Sustantivo]

an enclosed structure built among the branches of a tree to provide children with a place to play in

casa del árbol

casa del árbol

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing in their tree house, imagining it was a secret fort .Los niños pasaron la tarde jugando en su **casa del árbol**, imaginando que era un fuerte secreto.
studio
[Sustantivo]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

studio

studio

Ex: Despite its small size , the studio felt cozy and inviting , with comfortable furnishings and tasteful decor .A pesar de su pequeño tamaño, el **studio** se sentía acogedor y atractivo, con muebles cómodos y una decoración de buen gusto.

a multi-building or multi-unit development designed for residential purposes, often featuring shared amenities and services for the residents

complejo residencial, conjunto residencial

complejo residencial, conjunto residencial

Ex: Residents of the residential complex have access to 24-hour security for added peace of mind .Los residentes del **complejo residencial** tienen acceso a seguridad las 24 horas para mayor tranquilidad.
residential tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall building primarily designed and constructed for residential purposes, typically housing multiple residential units or apartments within a vertical structure

torre residencial, edificio residencial

torre residencial, edificio residencial

Ex: The architect designed the residential tower with large windows to maximize natural light in every apartment .
nomad tent
[Sustantivo]

a portable and temporary shelter used by nomadic communities, often made from animal hides, fabric, or woven materials

tienda nómada, yurta

tienda nómada, yurta

Ex: During their journey , they found shelter in a nomad tent that provided protection from the rain .Durante su viaje, encontraron refugio en una **tienda nómada** que les proporcionó protección contra la lluvia.
joglo
[Sustantivo]

a traditional Javanese wooden house with a peaked roof and intricate carvings, commonly found in Java, Indonesia

joglo, casa tradicional javanesa de madera con techo en punta y tallados intrincados

joglo, casa tradicional javanesa de madera con techo en punta y tallados intrincados

Ex: Visitors admired the unique structure of the joglo, especially its high , central roof .Los visitantes admiraron la estructura única del **joglo**, especialmente su alto techo central.
mud hut
[Sustantivo]

a simple shelter or dwelling made by using a mixture of mud, clay, and other natural materials, commonly found in rural or traditional communities

choza de barro, cabaña de lodo

choza de barro, cabaña de lodo

Ex: Inside the mud hut, the temperature remained cool despite the scorching heat outside.Dentro de la **choza de barro**, la temperatura se mantenía fresca a pesar del calor abrasador afuera.
haveli
[Sustantivo]

a traditional mansion or large residence with intricate architectural designs, commonly found in South Asia

un mansión tradicional, una gran residencia tradicional

un mansión tradicional, una gran residencia tradicional

Ex: Visitors admired the painted murals on the walls of the haveli, which depicted scenes from local folklore .
riad
[Sustantivo]

a traditional Moroccan house built around a central courtyard, often with ornate architecture and a peaceful atmosphere

un riad,  una casa tradicional marroquí construida alrededor de un patio central

un riad, una casa tradicional marroquí construida alrededor de un patio central

Ex: Many riads in Marrakech have been transformed into charming boutique hotels for travelers .
castle
[Sustantivo]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

castillo

castillo

Ex: He dreamed of living in a fairytale castle overlooking the sea .Soñaba con vivir en un **castillo** de cuento de hadas con vistas al mar.
ecohouse
[Sustantivo]

a residence designed and built with a focus on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and the use of eco-friendly materials and technologies to minimize its impact on the environment

casa ecológica, vivienda sostenible

casa ecológica, vivienda sostenible

Ex: Many ecohouses are built in rural areas, offering a peaceful and sustainable way of living.Muchas **eco-casas** se construyen en zonas rurales, ofreciendo una forma de vida pacífica y sostenible.
barracks
[Sustantivo]

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

barraca

barraca

Ex: During the inspection , the commander praised the soldiers for maintaining such orderly and clean barracks.Durante la inspección, el comandante elogió a los soldados por mantener los **cuarteles** tan ordenados y limpios.
brownstone
[Sustantivo]

a house, particularly found in New York City, that is built of, or with a front made of, a type of reddish-brown sandstone

casa de piedra rojiza

casa de piedra rojiza

Ex: The renovation of the old brownstone took nearly a year to complete .La renovación del antiguo **brownstone** tomó casi un año en completarse.
carriage house
[Sustantivo]

a small building with a high ceiling that is primarily used to provide a covered space for coaches and carriages when they are not in use

cochera

cochera

Ex: The carriage house still had the tracks on the floor where the horses ' carriages used to be stored .
detached house
[Sustantivo]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

casa independiente, casa unifamiliar

Ex: She loved the idea of having a detached house with a private backyard .
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