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Arquitectura y Construcción - Escaleras

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las escaleras como "descansillo", "barandilla", y "pasamanos".

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spiral staircase
spiral staircase
[Sustantivo]

a compact and elegant staircase design that features a continuous helical or spiral structure, allowing vertical movement while occupying minimal space

escalera de caracol, escalera helicoidal

escalera de caracol, escalera helicoidal

helical staircase
helical staircase
[Sustantivo]

a type of staircase that follows a continuous curve or helix shape, providing a graceful and visually appealing design for vertical circulation

escalera de caracol, escalera helicoidal

escalera de caracol, escalera helicoidal

perron
perron
[Sustantivo]

a stepped platform or staircase leading to the entrance of a building, often with decorative elements, serving as an architectural featur

perron

perron

curtail step
curtail step
[Sustantivo]

the bottom step of a staircase that has a decorative design, often larger or more ornate than the other steps, and may feature a newel post or other decorative elements

escalón de arranque, escalón decorativo

escalón de arranque, escalón decorativo

landing
landing
[Sustantivo]

an area located between two sets of stairs or at the top of a staircase

descansillo

descansillo

Ex: The hallway continued from the landing, leading to several bedrooms. 

El pasillo continuaba desde el descansillo, conduciendo a varios dormitorios.

doorstep
doorstep
[Sustantivo]

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

umbral

umbral

Ex: He wiped his feet on the doormat before stepping onto the doorstep of their newly renovated house. 

Se limpió los pies en el felpudo antes de pisar el umbral de su casa recién renovada.

banister
banister
[Sustantivo]

the handrail or support along the side of a staircase, typically made of wood or metal, that provides stability and support while ascending or descending the stairs

barandilla, pasamanos

barandilla, pasamanos

Ex: She leaned over the banister to look downstairs. 
balustrade
balustrade
[Sustantivo]

a row of connected posts placed at the edge of a height such as stairway, balcony, etc. in order to protect people from falling

balaustrada

balaustrada

Ex: The rooftop terrace was enclosed by a glass balustrade, offering unobstructed views of the city skyline. 

La terraza en la azotea estaba rodeada por una balaustrada de vidrio, ofreciendo vistas sin obstáculos del horizonte de la ciudad.

baluster
baluster
[Sustantivo]

a vertical, slender post or pillar that supports a railing or parapet, typically found in staircases, balconies, or terraces, providing both structural support and aesthetic appeal

balaustre, columna de balaustrada

balaustre, columna de balaustrada

half landing staircase

a type of staircase design that includes a flat landing or platform midway between two flights of stairs, allowing for a change in direction or providing a resting point

escalera con descansillo intermedio, escalera de medio descanso

escalera con descansillo intermedio, escalera de medio descanso

flight
flight
[Sustantivo]

a consecutive set of steps that connects two landings, allowing vertical movement between different levels of a building

tramo, escalera

tramo, escalera

riser
riser
[Sustantivo]

the vertical component of a step in a staircase, providing the height between consecutive treads

contrahuella, alzada

contrahuella, alzada

staircase
staircase
[Sustantivo]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

escalera

escalera

Ex: The hotel’s marble staircase looked elegant. 

La escalera de mármol del hotel parecía elegante.

attic staircase
attic staircase
[Sustantivo]

a retractable or foldable set of steps designed specifically for accessing the attic space in a building

escalera de acceso al ático, escalera plegable para ático

escalera de acceso al ático, escalera plegable para ático

newel post
newel post
[Sustantivo]

the supporting pillar of a staircase located at the top or end of the handrail

pilarote de barandilla

pilarote de barandilla

stile
stile
[Sustantivo]

a structure that lets people climb over a fence or wall but keeps animals out

paso canadiense, escalerilla

paso canadiense, escalerilla

Ex: She carefully climbed the stile to reach the meadow. 

Ella subió cuidadosamente el paso canadiense para llegar al prado.

stringer
stringer
[Sustantivo]

a long horizontal timber that connects and supports vertical posts or uprights

larguero, viga horizontal

larguero, viga horizontal

Ex: The bridge's strength relied on well-positioned stringers. 

La resistencia del puente dependía de largueros bien colocados.

tread
tread
[Sustantivo]

the horizontal part of a step in a staircase that provides a surface to walk on

peldaño, escalón

peldaño, escalón

stair
stair
[Sustantivo]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

escalera, peldaño

escalera, peldaño

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces. 

Se sentó en el escalón de abajo para atarse los cordones.

stairwell
stairwell
[Sustantivo]

the area of a property where the stairs are located

hueco de la escalera

hueco de la escalera

carriage
carriage
[Sustantivo]

the supporting framework of a staircase, holding the treads and risers together

limón, estructura de escalera

limón, estructura de escalera

Ex: Inspect the carriage before installing the steps. 

Inspeccione el larguero antes de instalar los escalones.

nosing
nosing
[Sustantivo]

the rounded or curved front edge of a step that extends beyond the riser, providing a safe and visually defined transition between steps

nariz del escalón, borde redondeado del escalón

nariz del escalón, borde redondeado del escalón

Ex: The architect recommended a rubber nosing to reduce the risk of slipping on the stairs. 

El arquitecto recomendó un bocel de goma para reducir el riesgo de resbalar en las escaleras.

wall handrail
wall handrail
[Sustantivo]

a rail fixed to the wall parallel to a flight of stairs, providing support and guidance for those using the stairs

pasamanos de pared, barandilla de pared

pasamanos de pared, barandilla de pared

handrail
handrail
[Sustantivo]

a supportive rail fixed to a staircase or walkway, providing a handhold for stability and safety while ascending or descending

pasamanos, barandilla

pasamanos, barandilla

floating staircase
floating staircase
[Sustantivo]

a type of staircase design where the treads are supported by a hidden structural framework, giving the illusion that the steps are floating in mid-air

escalera flotante, escalera suspendida

escalera flotante, escalera suspendida

straight staircase
straight staircase
[Sustantivo]

a type of staircase design that runs in a straight line from one level to another, without any turns or curves

escalera recta, escalera de línea recta

escalera recta, escalera de línea recta

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