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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
church
[Sustantivo]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

iglesia

iglesia

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church, singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony. 

Celebraron la Pascua en la iglesia, cantando himnos y participando en la ceremonia religiosa.

booth
booth
[Sustantivo]

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

cabina

cabina

edifice
edifice
[Sustantivo]

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

edificio

edificio

Ex: The library was an impressive edifice of knowledge and learning. 

La biblioteca era un edificio impresionante de conocimiento y aprendizaje.

dam
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: The town relies on the dam for its water supply. 

El pueblo depende del embalse para su suministro de agua.

portable building
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: A portable building was used as a temporary classroom while the school underwent renovations. 

Un edificio portátil se utilizó como aula temporal mientras la escuela se sometía a renovaciones.

cathedral
cathedral
[Sustantivo]

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

catedral

catedral

Ex: Tourists flock to the cathedral to admire its historical significance and breathtaking design. 

Los turistas acuden en masa a la catedral para admirar su importancia histórica y su diseño impresionante.

stadium
stadium
[Sustantivo]

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

estadio

estadio

Ex: The city invested in upgrading the stadium to include modern amenities, such as improved seating and high-definition video screens. 

La ciudad invirtió en la modernización del estadio para incluir comodidades modernas, como asientos mejorados y pantallas de video de alta definición.

windmill
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: The windmill’s blades turned rapidly in the strong breeze. 

Las aspas del molino de viento giraban rápidamente en la fuerte brisa.

outhouse
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
shed
[Sustantivo]

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

establo

establo

Ex: The children turned the old shed into a cozy clubhouse for their games. 

Los niños convirtieron el cobertizo en una acogedora casa club para sus juegos.

silo
silo
[Sustantivo]

a tall container used to store grain or other farm products

silo, granero elevado

silo, granero elevado

Ex: The silo keeps the grain dry and safe from pests. 

El silo mantiene el grano seco y a salvo de plagas.

pavilion
pavilion
[Sustantivo]

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

pabellón

pabellón

bridge
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: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline. 

Se detuvo en el puente para tomar fotografías del horizonte de la ciudad.

skyscraper
skyscraper
[Sustantivo]

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

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades. 

El arquitecto diseñó un rascacielos futurista con fachadas de vidrio.

tower
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 was built to support a large clock. 

La torre fue construida para sostener un gran reloj.

cooling tower
cooling tower
[Sustantivo]

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

torre de refrigeración

torre de refrigeración

Ex: The engineers checked the cooling tower to ensure it was functioning properly during the summer heat. 

Los ingenieros revisaron la torre de enfriamiento para asegurarse de que funcionaba correctamente durante el calor del verano.

kiosk
kiosk
[Sustantivo]

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

quiosco, kiosco

quiosco, kiosco

Ex: The food court has a variety of kiosks offering different types of cuisine, from Mexican to Asian. 

La plaza de comidas tiene una variedad de quioscos que ofrecen diferentes tipos de cocina, desde mexicana hasta asiática.

monument
monument
[Sustantivo]

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

monumento

monumento

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town's founder. 
aquarium
aquarium
[Sustantivo]

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

acuario

acuario

Ex: The aquarium’s largest tank holds over a million liters of water. 

El tanque más grande del acuario contiene más de un millón de litros de agua.

greenhouse
greenhouse
[Sustantivo]

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

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: She spent the morning watering the plants in the greenhouse. 

Pasó la mañana regando las plantas en el invernadero.

columbarium
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
mausoleum
[Sustantivo]

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

mausoleo

mausoleo

Ex: After the funeral, the casket was placed inside the mausoleum for permanent resting. 

Después del funeral, el ataúd fue colocado dentro del mausoleo para un descanso permanente.

cenotaph
cenotaph
[Sustantivo]

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

cenotafio

cenotafio

Ex: A beautiful wreath was placed at the base of the cenotaph to mark the anniversary of the tragedy. 

Una hermosa corona fue colocada en la base del cenotafio para marcar el aniversario de la tragedia.

obelisk
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
tomb
[Sustantivo]

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

tumba

tumba

Ex: Visitors came from far and wide to see the famous royal tomb. 

Los visitantes vinieron de todas partes para ver el famoso tumba real.

temple
temple
[Sustantivo]

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

templo

templo

Ex: She performed rituals at the temple during the festival of Diwali. 

Ella realizó rituales en el templo durante el festival de Diwali.

building complex
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 university's campus is made up of several building complexes spread across the city. 

El campus de la universidad está compuesto por varios complejos de edificios repartidos por la ciudad.

carriage house
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 estate included a carriage house that was used to store vintage cars and other equipment. 

La finca incluía una cochera que se utilizaba para almacenar coches clásicos y otros equipos.

woodshed
woodshed
[Sustantivo]

a structure or shelter specifically designed for storing firewood or logs

cobertizo para leña, leñera

cobertizo para leña, leñera

Ex: She spent the afternoon organizing the firewood in the woodshed, preparing for the cold season. 

Pasó la tarde organizando la leña en el cobertizo para leña, preparándose para la temporada fría.

barn
barn
[Sustantivo]

a large farm building used to keep animals and store crops or feed

establo

establo

Ex: The red barn stands next to the farmhouse. 

El granero rojo está al lado de la casa de campo.

tunnel
tunnel
[Sustantivo]

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

túnel

túnel

Ex: Workers are repairing the tunnel to improve traffic flow. 

Los trabajadores están reparando el túnel para mejorar el flujo del tráfico.

tool shed
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: After building the new garden fence, she stored the leftover wood in the tool shed. 

Después de construir la nueva valla del jardín, guardó la madera sobrante en el cobertizo de herramientas.

hothouse
hothouse
[Sustantivo]

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

invernadero

invernadero

Ex: He built a hothouse in the backyard to grow his favorite tropical fruits, even in the colder months. 

Construyó un invernadero en el patio trasero para cultivar sus frutas tropicales favoritas, incluso en los meses más fríos.

monolith
monolith
[Sustantivo]

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

monolito

monolito

Ex: The park was famous for its giant stone monolith, which attracted tourists from all over the world. 

El parque era famoso por su monolito gigante de piedra, que atraía a turistas de todo el mundo.

folly
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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