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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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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
fabric
fabric
[Sustantivo]

the physical framework or structural components of a building

estructura

estructura

Ex: The building's fabric was reinforced after the earthquake. 
garage
garage
[Sustantivo]

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

garaje

garaje

Ex: They parked their car in the garage to protect it from the harsh winter weather. 
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: The old mansion had a vast wine cellar that had been in use for centuries. 
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: They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles. 
facade
facade
[Sustantivo]

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

fachada

fachada

Ex: The facade of the historic building was adorned with intricate carvings and ornate details, showcasing the craftsmanship of its era. 
magazine
magazine
[Sustantivo]

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

santabárbara, depósito de municiones

santabárbara, depósito de municiones

Ex: The warship's magazine holds torpedoes and shells. 
pantry
pantry
[Sustantivo]

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

despensa

despensa

Ex: She stocked the pantry with canned goods and dried pasta. 
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: The storage room is full of old boxes that haven’t been opened in years. 
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 noticed a spider crawling up the wall. 
roof
roof
[Sustantivo]

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

techo

techo

Ex: He placed solar panels on the roof to generate electricity. 
ceiling
ceiling
[Sustantivo]

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

techo

techo

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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 bathroom’s new sink is a fixture that won't be removed when we move. 
frontage
frontage
[Sustantivo]

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

frontal

frontal

Ex: The frontage of the mansion was adorned with large windows and ornate balconies. 
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: The gas meter outside the house is read by the utility company every month to track our usage. 
room
room
[Sustantivo]

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

habitación

habitación

Ex: I have a big room with a window. 
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: In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating. 
annex
annex
[Sustantivo]

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

anexo

anexo

Ex: The school built an annex to accommodate the growing number of students. 
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: Smoke rose from the chimney on the cold winter morning. 
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: She carefully adjusted the fire screen to keep the embers contained while the fire burned down. 
mantelpiece
mantelpiece
[Sustantivo]

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

repisa

repisa

Ex: The family portrait hung proudly above the mantelpiece, capturing cherished memories for generations to come. 
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: The family gathered in the inglenook by the fire, enjoying hot cocoa and stories. 
floor
floor
[Sustantivo]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

suelo, piso

suelo, piso

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt. 
level
level
[Sustantivo]

one of the many floors that are in a building

piso

piso

Ex: The children's department is on the third level of the library. 
mezzanine
mezzanine
[Sustantivo]

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

entrepiso

entrepiso

Ex: The bookstore had a cozy reading area on the mezzanine, offering a quiet retreat for book lovers. 
column
column
[Sustantivo]

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

columna

columna

Ex: The ancient Greek temples are known for their majestic columns. 
front
front
[Sustantivo]

the front face of a large building, particularly a church

frente

frente

Ex: The intricate carvings on the front of the cathedral attract tourists from all over the world. 
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: Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport. 
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 apartment building has a trash chute on every floor to make garbage disposal more convenient for residents. 
alcove
alcove
[Sustantivo]

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

hueco

hueco

Ex: The library had a cozy alcove with built-in bookshelves, perfect for curling up with a good book. 
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: The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. 
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: The cathedral had a whispering gallery, where visitors could whisper on one side and hear the sound clearly on the other. 
chimney pot
chimney pot
[Sustantivo]

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

chimenea

chimenea

Ex: The chimney pot on the roof helped direct smoke safely away from the house. 
pace
pace
[Sustantivo]

a courtyard or open area within a building complex

patio, plaza

patio, plaza

Ex: Children played in the central pace of the monastery. 
suite
suite
[Sustantivo]

a series of rooms, particularly in a hotel

suite

suite

Ex: The newlyweds stayed in a luxurious honeymoon suite with a stunning ocean view. 
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 grand stairway in the mansion was made of marble. 
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 felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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: The weary travelers rode the escalator down to the baggage claim area after a long flight. 
hearth
hearth
[Sustantivo]

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

hogar, chimenea

hogar, chimenea

Ex: Logs crackled in the hearth, warming the room. 
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: Engineers installed the tube elevator as part of the building’s eco-friendly design, using minimal space while maximizing efficiency. 
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: The plumber inspected the plumbing system to ensure there were no leaks in the pipes. 
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: The soffit under the roofline was painted white to match the exterior walls. 
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 new office building has ten stories, making it the tallest in the city. 
the upstairs
the upstairs
[Sustantivo]

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

piso de arriba

piso de arriba

Ex: The noise coming from the upstairs kept me awake all night. 
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 of the house is newly renovated. 
interior
interior
[Sustantivo]

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

interior

interior

Ex: The house’s interior features original woodwork and high ceilings. 
exterior
exterior
[Sustantivo]

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

exterior

exterior

Ex: The mug’s glossy exterior was decorated with colorful patterns. 
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