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Arquitectura y Construcción - Tipos de estructuras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los diferentes tipos de estructuras como "presa", "estadio" y "molino de viento".

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church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .Se ofreció como voluntario en el comedor de beneficencia de la **iglesia** para ayudar a alimentar a los sin hogar.
booth
[Sustantivo]

a small structure with closed sides in which people can make a phone, vote, etc. in private

cabina

cabina

edifice
[Sustantivo]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

edificio

edificio

Ex: The ancient edifice stood tall amidst the modern city skyline .El **edificio** antiguo se alzaba alto en medio del horizonte de la ciudad moderna.
dam
[Sustantivo]

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

presa, dique

presa, dique

Ex: Heavy rains put pressure on the dam’s structure .Las fuertes lluvias ejercen presión sobre la estructura de la **presa**.
portable building
[Sustantivo]

a structure that is designed to be easily transported or moved from one location to another, providing temporary or mobile accommodation, workspace, or storage solutions

edificio portátil, estructura móvil

edificio portátil, estructura móvil

Ex: After the fire , the business used a portable building as a temporary shop until the main building was rebuilt .
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

catedral

catedral

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .Durante la temporada navideña, la **catedral** está bellamente decorada con luces y adornos festivos.
stadium
[Sustantivo]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

estadio

estadio

Ex: The stadium's design allows for excellent acoustics , making it a popular choice for both sports events and live music performances .El diseño del **estadio** permite una acústica excelente, lo que lo convierte en una opción popular tanto para eventos deportivos como para actuaciones musicales en vivo.
windmill
[Sustantivo]

a large, tall building with long blades, called sails, that uses wind power to make flour out of grain or pump water

molino

molino

Ex: Many windmills in the Netherlands have been preserved as landmarks .Muchos **molinos de viento** en los Países Bajos se han conservado como hitos.
outhouse
[Sustantivo]

a small, separate building located outside of a main residence, traditionally used as a toilet or restroom facility, typically containing a simple pit or composting system

letrina, excusado exterior

letrina, excusado exterior

shed
[Sustantivo]

a simple and small cottage-like building that is built to store things or shelter animals

establo

establo

Ex: She bought a new shed to organize her gardening equipment and supplies .
silo
[Sustantivo]

a tall, cylindrical structure typically used for storing and preserving bulk quantities of grain, seeds, or other agricultural products, often found on farms or in agricultural settings

silo, granero

silo, granero

pavilion
[Sustantivo]

a temporary structure, such as a tent or stand, in which exhibitions and public events are held

pabellón

pabellón

bridge
[Sustantivo]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

puente

puente

Ex: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region .El antiguo **puente** de piedra era un hito histórico en la región.
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .El **rascacielos** fue construido para resistir vientos fuertes y terremotos.
tower
[Sustantivo]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

torre

torre

Ex: The tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .La **torre** se derrumbó durante la tormenta debido a los fuertes vientos.
cooling tower
[Sustantivo]

a large, tall, and round building that cools down water for industrial purposes

torre de refrigeración

torre de refrigeración

Ex: The maintenance team performed routine checks on the cooling tower to prevent overheating in the factory .El equipo de mantenimiento realizó controles de rutina en la **torre de enfriamiento** para evitar el sobrecalentamiento en la fábrica.
kiosk
[Sustantivo]

a small store with an open front selling newspapers, etc.

quiosco, kiosco

quiosco, kiosco

Ex: The airline introduced self-service check - in kiosks at the airport to streamline the boarding process .
monument
[Sustantivo]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

monumento

monumento

Ex: Every year , a memorial service is held at the monument to remember those who lost their lives .Cada año, se lleva a cabo un servicio conmemorativo en el **monumento** para recordar a quienes perdieron la vida.
aquarium
[Sustantivo]

a building in which sea creatures, such as fish, sharks, etc., are kept and displayed for the public

acuario

acuario

Ex: She spent hours observing jellyfish at the aquarium.Pasó horas observando medusas en el **acuario**.
greenhouse
[Sustantivo]

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: The school ’s greenhouse is used to teach students about botany .El **invernadero** de la escuela se utiliza para enseñar botánica a los estudiantes.
columbarium
[Sustantivo]

a structure or building with niches or compartments designed to hold the cremated remains of deceased individuals, serving as a final resting place or memorial

columbario, necrópolis de urnas

columbario, necrópolis de urnas

mausoleum
[Sustantivo]

a grand above-ground structure used for entombing the deceased or as a memorial

mausoleo

mausoleo

Ex: The mausoleum was designed with intricate carvings to honor the memory of the famous historical figure .El **mausoleo** fue diseñado con tallas intrincadas para honrar la memoria del famoso personaje histórico.
cenotaph
[Sustantivo]

a public monument built to honor the people who died in a war and are buried elsewhere

cenotafio

cenotafio

Ex: A quiet moment of silence was observed near the cenotaph during the remembrance ceremony .Un momento de silencio tranquilo se observó cerca del **cenotafio** durante la ceremonia de conmemoración.
obelisk
[Sustantivo]

a tall column made of stone with four sides and a pyramid-like top, used as a monument to honor an important event or person

obelisco

obelisco

tomb
[Sustantivo]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

tumba

tumba

Ex: The tomb was sealed to protect the remains inside from damage .El **tumba** fue sellada para proteger los restos en su interior de daños.
temple
[Sustantivo]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

templo

templo

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .Hizo una peregrinación al **templo** para cumplir una promesa hecha a la deidad.
building complex
[Sustantivo]

a group of buildings that are related or designed to function together, typically sharing common features or purpose

complejo de edificios, conjunto de edificios

complejo de edificios, conjunto de edificios

Ex: The residential building complex has shared amenities like a swimming pool and playground .El **complejo de edificios** tiene instalaciones compartidas como una piscina y un parque infantil.
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 .
woodshed
[Sustantivo]

a structure or shelter specifically designed for storing firewood or logs

cobertizo para leña, leñera

cobertizo para leña, leñera

Ex: The woodshed was built just behind the house, making it easy to access firewood for the stove.El **cobertizo para leña** fue construido justo detrás de la casa, lo que facilita el acceso a la leña para la estufa.
barn
[Sustantivo]

a building on a farm in which people keep their animals, straw, hay, or grains

establo

establo

tunnel
[Sustantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

túnel

túnel

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .El sistema de metro incluye varios **túneles** que conectan diferentes partes de la ciudad.
tool shed
[Sustantivo]

a small outdoor structure or building used for storing and organizing tools, equipment, and other items typically used for gardening, maintenance, or DIY projects

cobertizo de herramientas, caseta de herramientas

cobertizo de herramientas, caseta de herramientas

Ex: The tools in the shed were neatly arranged on shelves, making it easy to find what they needed.Las herramientas en el **cobertizo de herramientas** estaban ordenadas cuidadosamente en estantes, lo que hacía fácil encontrar lo que necesitaban.
hothouse
[Sustantivo]

a heated building that is made of glass and is used for growing in plants that need warm weather

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: In the hothouse, the tropical plants flourished , with lush greenery and vibrant blooms year-round .En el **invernadero**, las plantas tropicales florecieron, con una vegetación exuberante y flores vibrantes durante todo el año.
monolith
[Sustantivo]

a large, singular stone block, frequently used as a pillar or memorial

monolito

monolito

Ex: Some believe the monolith in the forest was placed there by early settlers as a marker for travelers .Algunos creen que el **monolito** en el bosque fue colocado allí por los primeros colonos como un marcador para los viajeros.
folly
[Sustantivo]

a decorative building of no practical use that was built in the past, often in a large garden belonging to a country house

capricho

capricho

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