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Arquitectura y Construcción - Partes de un Edificio

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las diferentes partes de un edificio como "garaje", "despensa" y "alcoba".

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fabric
fabric
[Sustantivo]

the physical framework or structural components of a building

estructura

estructura

Ex: The roof repairs preserved the original fabric of the house. 

Las reparaciones del techo preservaron la estructura original de la casa.

garage
garage
[Sustantivo]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

garaje

garaje

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby. 

Decidió convertir el garaje en un pequeño taller para su afición a la carpintería.

wine cellar
wine cellar
[Sustantivo]

a specialized storage space designed to store and age wine bottles under controlled temperature, humidity, and lighting conditions to preserve their quality and flavor over time

bodega de vinos, cava

bodega de vinos, cava

Ex: They converted the unused space under the stairs into a small wine cellar to store their growing collection. 

Convirtieron el espacio sin usar debajo de las escaleras en una pequeña bodega de vinos para almacenar su creciente colección.

cellar
cellar
[Sustantivo]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

sótano

sótano

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar. 

Ella encontró una puerta oculta en la cocina que conducía abajo al sótano.

facade
facade
[Sustantivo]

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

fachada

fachada

Ex: The theater's facade featured a marquee sign and grand entrance, inviting patrons to experience the magic of live performances within. 

La fachada del teatro presentaba un letrero de marquesina y una gran entrada, invitando a los espectadores a experimentar la magia de las actuaciones en vivo en su interior.

magazine
magazine
[Sustantivo]

a storage compartment or building for ammunition, explosives, or weapons

santabárbara, depósito de municiones

santabárbara, depósito de municiones

Ex: The magazine was reinforced to withstand accidental explosions. 

La revista fue reforzada para resistir explosiones accidentales.

pantry
pantry
[Sustantivo]

a cupboard or small room, often next to kitchen, used for keeping food in

despensa

despensa

Ex: He found the extra cans of beans in the pantry. 

Encontró las latas adicionales de frijoles en la despensa.

storage room
storage room
[Sustantivo]

a designated space within a building used for storing various items or belongings in an organized manner, typically equipped with shelves, cabinets, or other storage solutions

cuarto de almacenamiento, trastero

cuarto de almacenamiento, trastero

Ex: She uses the storage room to store holiday decorations when they're not in use. 

Ella usa el cuarto de almacenamiento para guardar decoraciones navideñas cuando no están en uso.

wall
wall
[Sustantivo]

an upright structure, usually made of brick, concrete, or stone that is made to divide, protect, or surround a place

pared, muro

pared, muro

Ex: He stands on a ladder to reach the top of the wall for painting. 

Se sube a una escalera para llegar a la parte superior de la pared para pintar.

roof
roof
[Sustantivo]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

techo

techo

Ex: She noticed a small bird nesting on the roof of her garage. 

Ella notó un pequeño pájaro anidando en el techo de su garaje.

ceiling
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

techo

techo

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak. 

Notó una mancha de agua en el techo y llamó a un profesional para arreglar la fuga.

fixture
fixture
[Sustantivo]

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

elemento fijo

elemento fijo

Ex: The landlord was responsible for repairing any broken fixtures in the rental property. 

El propietario era responsable de reparar cualquier equipo roto en la propiedad alquilada.

frontage
frontage
[Sustantivo]

the front exterior of a house, apartment, or another building that faces a street or river

frontal

frontal

Ex: The restaurant’s frontage was renovated to attract more customers. 

La fachada del restaurante fue renovada para atraer a más clientes.

gas meter
gas meter
[Sustantivo]

a device used to measure and monitor the flow and consumption of natural gas or propane in residential, commercial, or industrial settings

medidor de gas, contador de gas

medidor de gas, contador de gas

Ex: She checked the gas meter to see if there was any change in the reading after using the stove all evening. 

Ella revisó el medidor de gas para ver si había algún cambio en la lectura después de usar la estufa toda la noche.

room
room
[Sustantivo]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

habitación

habitación

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading. 

Hay una pequeña habitación junto a la sala de estar para leer.

utility
utility
[Sustantivo]

a service that is provided to the public, such as electricity, water, or gas, which is used in daily life

servicio público

servicio público

Ex: The government is responsible for ensuring the provision of essential utilities to all citizens. 

El gobierno es responsable de garantizar el suministro de servicios públicos esenciales a todos los ciudadanos.

annex
annex
[Sustantivo]

a building later added to a main building in order to provide more space

anexo

anexo

Ex: They converted the old annex into a modern office space. 

Convirtieron el antiguo anexo en un espacio de oficina moderno.

chimney
chimney
[Sustantivo]

a channel or passage that lets the smoke from a fire pass through and get out from the roof of a building

chimenea

chimenea

Ex: Santa Claus is often imagined coming down the chimney. 

A Santa Claus a menudo se le imagina bajando por la chimenea.

cowl
cowl
[Sustantivo]

a hood-like covering or structure, often with a conical or curved shape, used to cover or protect an opening or feature such as a chimney, ventilator, or roof

capucha, capuchón

capucha, capuchón

fire screen
fire screen
[Sustantivo]

a protective covering made of metal or glass that is placed in front of a fireplace to prevent sparks, embers, or debris from escaping while still allowing heat and light to pass through

pantalla de fuego, protector de chimenea

pantalla de fuego, protector de chimenea

Ex: We decided to get a fire screen with a mesh design to allow better airflow while still being safe. 

Decidimos conseguir un pantalla de fuego con diseño de malla para permitir un mejor flujo de aire y aún así ser seguro.

mantelpiece
mantelpiece
[Sustantivo]

a shelf that is made of wood or stone and is above a fireplace

repisa

repisa

Ex: The antique clock was displayed prominently on the mantelpiece, its intricate design adding character to the room. 

El reloj antiguo se exhibía prominentemente en la repisa de la chimenea, su diseño intrincado añadiendo carácter a la habitación.

inglenook
inglenook
[Sustantivo]

a small and cozy corner or space, usually next to a fireplace, where people can sit and relax in a warm and comfortable environment

rincón de la chimenea, rincón acogedor

rincón de la chimenea, rincón acogedor

Ex: They built a cozy inglenook with a stone bench where they could sit and enjoy the warmth of the fireplace. 

Construyeron un acogedor rincón de chimenea con un banco de piedra donde podían sentarse y disfrutar del calor del hogar.

floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate, and it shattered into pieces on the floor. 

Ella dejó caer un plato por accidente, y se hizo añicos en el suelo.

level
level
[Sustantivo]

one of the many floors that are in a building

piso

piso

Ex: The meeting room is on the same level as the reception desk. 

La sala de reuniones está en el mismo nivel que la recepción.

mezzanine
mezzanine
[Sustantivo]

a floor situated between two other floors of a building, which is smaller compared to the two

entrepiso

entrepiso

Ex: The office building featured a spacious mezzanine level, housing conference rooms and collaborative workspaces. 

El edificio de oficinas contaba con un entresuelo espacioso, que albergaba salas de conferencias y espacios de trabajo colaborativos.

column
column
[Sustantivo]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

columna

columna

Ex: The interior of the cathedral was adorned with ornate columns carved from marble. 

El interior de la catedral estaba adornado con columnas ornamentales talladas en mármol.

front
front
[Sustantivo]

the front face of a large building, particularly a church

frente

frente

Ex: The church's front was adorned with intricate carvings. 

La fachada de la iglesia estaba adornada con tallas intrincadas.

lobby
lobby
[Sustantivo]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: She sat in the lobby, sipping her coffee and watching people come and go. 

Ella se sentó en el vestíbulo, bebiendo su café y observando a la gente entrar y salir.

trash chute
trash chute
[Sustantivo]

a vertical or inclined passage in a building that allows for the convenient disposal of waste materials by dropping them into a designated collection area or dumpster

conducto de basura, vertedero

conducto de basura, vertedero

Ex: The janitor is responsible for emptying the bins at the bottom of the trash chute each day. 

El conserje es responsable de vaciar los contenedores en la parte inferior del conducto de basura cada día.

alcove
alcove
[Sustantivo]

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

hueco

hueco

Ex: The bedroom featured a window alcove, providing a sunny spot for a reading nook or small seating area. 

El dormitorio contaba con un rincón de ventana, proporcionando un lugar soleado para un rincón de lectura o una pequeña zona de estar.

vent
vent
[Sustantivo]

an opening or passage that allows the movement of air, gases, or other substances, typically used for ventilation, release of heat or moisture, or to remove unwanted odors

respiradero, ventilación

respiradero, ventilación

courtyard
courtyard
[Sustantivo]

an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building

patio

patio

Ex: After the renovation, the old mansion now has a peaceful courtyard with blooming flowers. 

Después de la renovación, la antigua mansión ahora tiene un patio tranquilo con flores florecientes.

whispering gallery
whispering gallery
[Sustantivo]

a curved architectural space where sound waves can travel along the walls, allowing whispers to be heard clearly from one side to the other

galería de los susurros, sala de los murmullos

galería de los susurros, sala de los murmullos

Ex: As she stood in the whispering gallery, Emma was amazed at how her soft voice could be heard on the other side of the room. 

Mientras estaba en la galería de los susurros, Emma se asombró de cómo su voz suave podía escucharse al otro lado de la habitación.

chimney pot
chimney pot
[Sustantivo]

a short and wide pipe connected to the top of a chimney

chimenea

chimenea

Ex: He climbed up to fix the cracked chimney pot before winter set in. 

Subió para arreglar el tapa de chimenea agrietado antes de que llegara el invierno.

pace
pace
[Sustantivo]

a courtyard or open area within a building complex

patio, plaza

patio, plaza

Ex: Ancient villas often had a pace at the center. 

Las villas antiguas solían tener un pace en el centro.

suite
suite
[Sustantivo]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

suite

suite

Ex: Our suite included a spacious living area, a kitchen, and a private balcony. 

Nuestra suite incluía un amplio salón, una cocina y un balcón privado.

quadrangle
quadrangle
[Sustantivo]

a four-sided courtyard or open space, often enclosed by buildings or walls, typically found in educational institutions, residential complexes, or historical landmarks

cuadrilátero, patio cuadrado

cuadrilátero, patio cuadrado

stairway
stairway
[Sustantivo]

a set of steps along with their surrounding structure that can lead one from one floor to another

escalera

escalera

Ex: The emergency stairway is located at the back of the building. 

La escalera de emergencia está ubicada en la parte trasera del edificio.

dumbwaiter
dumbwaiter
[Sustantivo]

a small elevator or lifting device used to transport items such as food, dishes, or laundry between different floors of a building, typically in a commercial or residential setting

montaplatos, ascensor de servicio

montaplatos, ascensor de servicio

elevator
elevator
[Sustantivo]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

ascensor, elevador

ascensor, elevador

Ex: I pressed the button and waited for the elevator to arrive. 

Presioné el botón y esperé a que llegara el ascensor.

escalator
escalator
[Sustantivo]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalera mecánica

escalera mecánica

Ex: She hurriedly descended the escalator, anxious to catch her train before it departed. 

Ella bajó apresuradamente por la escalera mecánica, ansiosa por alcanzar su tren antes de que partiera.

hearth
hearth
[Sustantivo]

an open area at the base of a chimney used for building a fire

hogar, chimenea

hogar, chimenea

Ex: The hearth was lined with brick for safety. 

La chimenea estaba revestida de ladrillo por seguridad.

fireside
fireside
[Sustantivo]

the area or space near a fire, particularly a fireplace, where people gather for warmth, relaxation, and socializing

lugar junto al fuego, hogar

lugar junto al fuego, hogar

gallery
gallery
[Sustantivo]

a long and narrow covered walkway or corridor with a series of arches or columns along one or both sides

galería

galería

tube elevator
tube elevator
[Sustantivo]

a vertical transportation system consisting of a cylindrical tube or shaft in which a cabin or platform travels, enabling efficient movement between different floors or levels within a building

ascensor tubular, elevador tubular

ascensor tubular, elevador tubular

Ex: The modern office building is equipped with a sleek tube elevator for quick movement between floors. 

El edificio de oficinas moderno está equipado con un ascensor tubular elegante para un movimiento rápido entre pisos.

electrical system
electrical system
[Sustantivo]

the network of components, wiring, and devices that enable the generation, distribution, and use of electrical power within a building or structure

sistema eléctrico, red eléctrica

sistema eléctrico, red eléctrica

plumbing system
plumbing system
[Sustantivo]

a network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and other components that work together to supply and distribute water, as well as remove waste and sewage, within a building or structure

sistema de fontanería, red de fontanería

sistema de fontanería, red de fontanería

Ex: Installing an energy-efficient plumbing system can help save water and reduce bills. 

La instalación de un sistema de plomería energéticamente eficiente puede ayudar a ahorrar agua y reducir las facturas.

soffit
soffit
[Sustantivo]

the underside of an architectural element, such as a ceiling, arch, or overhanging roof, typically located on the underside of a structure

soffito, parte inferior de un elemento arquitectónico

soffito, parte inferior de un elemento arquitectónico

Ex: Birds often try to nest in gaps in the soffit if it is not sealed properly. 

Los pájaros a menudo intentan anidar en los huecos del soffito si no está sellado correctamente.

story
story
[Sustantivo]

a level or floor of a building, separated by a horizontal division, used to describe the building's height or structure

piso

piso

Ex: The fire spread quickly to the upper stories of the old warehouse. 

El fuego se extendió rápidamente a los pisos superiores del antiguo almacén.

the upstairs
the upstairs
[Sustantivo]

an upper floor of a house, apartment, or any other building

piso de arriba

piso de arriba

Ex: The upstairs of the house has two bedrooms and a small study. 

El piso de arriba de la casa tiene dos habitaciones y un pequeño estudio.

the downstairs
the downstairs
[Sustantivo]

a floor that is located on a lower level of a building, particularly at the ground level

planta baja

planta baja

Ex: The downstairs area has a spacious kitchen and dining room. 

La zona de abajo tiene una cocina espaciosa y un comedor.

interior
interior
[Sustantivo]

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

interior

interior

Ex: The interior of the museum is filled with beautiful artwork and sculptures. 

El interior del museo está lleno de hermosas obras de arte y esculturas.

exterior
exterior
[Sustantivo]

the outer surface or outermost layer of an object, building, etc.

exterior

exterior

Ex: She wiped down the box’s exterior before opening it. 

Ella limpió el exterior de la caja antes de abrirla.

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