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Arquitectura y Construcción - Sustantivos relacionados con la arquitectura y la construcción

Aquí aprenderás algunos sustantivos en inglés relacionados con la arquitectura y la construcción como "instalación", "diseño" y "propiedad".

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engineering
engineering
[Sustantivo]

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

ingeniería

ingeniería

Ex: He graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. 

Se graduó con un título en ingeniería mecánica.

plan
plan
[Sustantivo]

a drawing of a building, city, etc. that shows its position, size, or shape in details

plano, diseño

plano, diseño

Ex: The engineer drew up a plan of the bridge to illustrate its design. 

El ingeniero elaboró un plano del puente para ilustrar su diseño.

facility
facility
[Sustantivo]

a place or a building that is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

instalación, servicio

instalación, servicio

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes, sports programs, and events. 
infill
infill
[Sustantivo]

the process of filling empty spaces in cities or neighborhoods within a built environment

relleno, densificación urbana

relleno, densificación urbana

Ex: The city council approved an infill project to build new housing units on vacant lots in the downtown area. 

El consejo municipal aprobó un proyecto de relleno para construir nuevas unidades de vivienda en lotes vacíos en el área del centro.

new build
new build
[Sustantivo]

a newly constructed or soon-to-be-built house

nueva construcción

nueva construcción

dilapidation
dilapidation
[Sustantivo]

(of a building, vehicle, or furniture) the state of being in poor condition or bad shape, particularly due to being old

deterioro

deterioro

disrepair
disrepair
[Sustantivo]

a damaged or broken state of a building or other structure, because it has not been taken care of

mal estado

mal estado

eyesore
eyesore
[Sustantivo]

something that has an extremely ugly appearance, particularly a building

engendro

engendro

floor plan
floor plan
[Sustantivo]

the design of a building that depicts the shape, size, and positioning of rooms and furniture in a structure from above.

plano

plano

Ex: She made changes to the floor plan, adding an extra bedroom to accommodate her growing family. 

Hizo cambios en el plano de planta, añadiendo un dormitorio extra para acomodar a su familia en crecimiento.

inlay
inlay
[Sustantivo]

decorative patterns made of wood or metal, put into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

taracea

taracea

layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: She sketched out the layout of her garden, carefully planning the placement of flowers, shrubs, and pathways. 
shell
shell
[Sustantivo]

the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction

casco

casco

hovel
hovel
[Sustantivo]

a small house that is in an extremely poor condition

cuchitril

cuchitril

Ex: As the storm raged outside, the hovel provided scant shelter for the weary traveler who had taken refuge within its walls. 

Mientras la tormenta rugía afuera, la chabola proporcionaba un escaso refugio para el cansado viajero que se había refugiado dentro de sus paredes.

property
property
[Sustantivo]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

propiedad

propiedad

Ex: He invested in rental properties as a source of passive income. 

Invirtió en propiedades de alquiler como fuente de ingresos pasivos.

self-build
self-build
[Sustantivo]

a home that is constructed by its owner

autoconstrucción

autoconstrucción

habitation
habitation
[Sustantivo]

a house, dwelling, or place where someone lives

vivienda, morada

vivienda, morada

Ex: Each habitation along the coast was built to withstand high winds and flooding. 

Cada vivienda a lo largo de la costa fue construida para resistir vientos fuertes e inundaciones.

place
place
[Sustantivo]

a home or living space someone regards as their own

hogar, lugar propio

hogar, lugar propio

Ex: She decorated her place with vintage furniture and warm lighting. 

Ella decoró su lugar con muebles vintage y una iluminación cálida.

summer
summer
[Sustantivo]

the horizontal beam or lintel that spans the opening of a fireplace or hearth, providing support for the masonry above and helping to direct the flow of smoke

dintel de chimenea, viga de hogar

dintel de chimenea, viga de hogar

parametric design
parametric design
[Sustantivo]

an approach in design and architecture where the parameters and relationships between various design elements are defined and controlled, allowing for efficient and flexible design iterations based on specific criteria or constraints

diseño paramétrico, concepción paramétrica

diseño paramétrico, concepción paramétrica

Ex: The use of parametric design in the project helped reduce material waste, as the system could automatically calculate the most efficient use of resources. 

El uso del diseño paramétrico en el proyecto ayudó a reducir el desperdicio de material, ya que el sistema podía calcular automáticamente el uso más eficiente de los recursos.

critical regionalism

an architectural theory that emphasizes the importance of local context and cultural identity in design, seeking to create meaningful and responsive architecture that is rooted in its specific geographical, social, and cultural context

regionalismo crítico, regionalismo arquitectónico crítico

regionalismo crítico, regionalismo arquitectónico crítico

Ex: By focusing on the surrounding landscape, critical regionalism creates a sense of connection between the building and its environment. 

Al centrarse en el paisaje circundante, el regionalismo crítico crea una sensación de conexión entre el edificio y su entorno.

landmark
landmark
[Sustantivo]

a structure or a place that is historically important

monumento

monumento

Ex: Visitors flock to the Acropolis in Athens to admire the ancient temples and absorb its historical significance. 

Los visitantes acuden en masa al Acrópolis en Atenas para admirar los templos antiguos y absorber su significado histórico.

remains
remains
[Sustantivo]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

restos

restos

ruin
ruin
[Sustantivo]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruinas

ruinas

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins. 

Los arqueólogos trabajaron para preservar las ruinas históricas.

demolition
demolition
[Sustantivo]

the act or process of destroying or breaking apart a building or other structure

demolición, derribo

demolición, derribo

Ex: The demolition of the bridge was necessary for new construction. 

La demolición del puente fue necesaria para la nueva construcción.

refurbishment
refurbishment
[Sustantivo]

the process or act of making a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating or cleaning it

renovación

renovación

Ex: The house was in need of refurbishment before it could be put on the market. 

La casa necesitaba una reformación antes de poder ponerse en el mercado.

renovation
renovation
[Sustantivo]

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

renovación

renovación

tiny-house movement

a social and architectural phenomenon that advocates for living in smaller, more efficient and environmentally conscious dwellings

movimiento de las casas pequeñas, movimiento de las mini casas

movimiento de las casas pequeñas, movimiento de las mini casas

Ex: With the tiny-house movement, people are rethinking how much space they really need to live comfortably. 

Con el movimiento de las casas diminutas, las personas están reconsiderando cuánto espacio necesitan realmente para vivir cómodamente.

abuttal
abuttal
[Sustantivo]

the act of two adjoining properties or structures sharing a common boundary or being adjacent to each other

lindero, colindancia

lindero, colindancia

Ex: The developer plans to build a structure in abuttal to the riverbank. 

El desarrollador planea construir una estructura en adyacencia a la orilla del río.

herringbone pattern

a distinctive arrangement of rectangular or parallelogram-shaped tiles or bricks that are laid in a zigzag or "V" shape to create a visually appealing and often symmetrical design

patrón de espiga, diseño en espiga

patrón de espiga, diseño en espiga

Ex: The herringbone pattern on the parquet floors added an elegant touch to the otherwise simple interior. 

El patrón espiga en los suelos de parqué añadió un toque elegante al interior por lo demás simple.

weld
weld
[Sustantivo]

a fusion or joining of two or more pieces of metal by heating them to a melting point and allowing them to cool, creating a solid and permanent bond

soldadura, unión por soldadura

soldadura, unión por soldadura

firetrap
firetrap
[Sustantivo]

a building that lacks fire safety measures and is dangerous if there is a fire

edificio sin suficientes salidas de incendio

edificio sin suficientes salidas de incendio

Ex: After the inspection, the building was labeled a firetrap due to its lack of fire exits and blocked stairwells. 

Después de la inspección, el edificio fue etiquetado como una trampa de fuego debido a su falta de salidas de emergencia y escaleras bloqueadas.

conduit
conduit
[Sustantivo]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

conducto

conducto

Ex: During the renovation, the team installed new conduits to accommodate the updated electrical and communication lines. 

Durante la renovación, el equipo instaló nuevos conductos para acomodar las líneas eléctricas y de comunicación actualizadas.

bachelor pad
bachelor pad
[Sustantivo]

a living space, typically an apartment or house, that is occupied by a single man and is designed or decorated in a manner that reflects his personal taste and lifestyle

casa de soltero

casa de soltero

Ex: He invited his friends over to his bachelor pad for a game night and a few drinks. 

Invitó a sus amigos a su piso de soltero para una noche de juegos y unas copas.

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