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

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés relacionados con la arquitectura y la construcción como "demoler", "enlucir" y "diseñar".

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to build
to build
[Verbo]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: These cottages are built with timber and thatch. 

Estas cabañas están construidas con madera y paja.

to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Workers in the factory assemble electronic devices using automated production lines. 

Los trabajadores de la fábrica ensamblan dispositivos electrónicos utilizando líneas de producción automatizadas.

to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

derrumbarse

derrumbarse

Ex: The roof collapsed during the storm due to the heavy snow accumulation. 

El techo se derrumbó durante la tormenta debido a la fuerte acumulación de nieve.

to concrete

to cover with a mixture of cement, sand, gravel, and water

de hormigón

de hormigón

Ex: The construction crew began to concrete the foundation of the new building early in the morning. 

El equipo de construcción comenzó a hormigonar los cimientos del nuevo edificio temprano en la mañana.

to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

construir

construir

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel. 

Se contrataron carpinteros habilidosos para construir muebles a medida para el hotel de lujo.

to demolish

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The earthquake had the power to demolish poorly constructed houses. 

El terremoto tuvo el poder de demoler las casas mal construidas.

to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: To mark the historical site, the city decided to erect a monument in honor of the founding fathers. 

Para marcar el sitio histórico, la ciudad decidió erigir un monumento en honor a los padres fundadores.

to excavate

to dig a hole or make a channel in the ground

excavar

excavar

Ex: Archaeologists excavated test pits to assess the archaeological potential of the site. 

Los arqueólogos excavaron pozos de prueba para evaluar el potencial arqueológico del sitio.

to glaze
to glaze
[Verbo]

to insert a piece of glass into a building's window frame

vidriar

vidriar

Ex: The construction workers glazed the office building's windows with tempered glass for added safety and security. 

Los trabajadores de la construcción vidriaron las ventanas del edificio de oficinas con vidrio templado para mayor seguridad.

to gut
to gut
[Verbo]

to ruin the interior of a structure or vehicle, often through intense fire or damage, leaving only the outer shell intact

dejar solo el esqueleto de

dejar solo el esqueleto de

Ex: The apartment was gutted by fire, and all the tenants had to relocate. 

El apartamento fue devastado por el fuego, y todos los inquilinos tuvieron que reubicarse.

to knock down

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

naufragio

naufragio

Ex: The construction workers are knocking down the wall to create an open-plan living space. 

Los trabajadores de la construcción están derribando el muro para crear un espacio de vida abierto.

to level
to level
[Verbo]

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

nivelar

nivelar

Ex: The controlled explosion leveled the condemned building, clearing the space for urban renewal. 
to plaster
to plaster
[Verbo]

to cover a wall, ceiling, etc. with a soft usually white material that is made of sand, water, and lime in order to smooth its surface

enyesar

enyesar

Ex: He meticulously plastered the ceiling of the living room to create a smooth and uniform surface. 

Meticulosamente enlucía el techo de la sala de estar para crear una superficie lisa y uniforme.

to pull down

to demolish a structure or building, typically by pulling it apart or taking it down piece by piece

demoler

demoler

Ex: Over the next month, the workers will pull down the unsafe structures in the area. 

Durante el próximo mes, los trabajadores derribarán las estructuras inseguras en el área.

to rebuild
to rebuild
[Verbo]

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: The city plans to rebuild the old bridge using modern materials. 
to reconstruct

to make or build something once again after it has been destroyed or damaged

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: The city decided to reconstruct the bridge to improve traffic flow. 

La ciudad decidió reconstruir el puente para mejorar el flujo del tráfico.

to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: He refurbished the antique table to restore its original beauty. 

Él renovó la mesa antigua para restaurar su belleza original.

to reinforce

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

reforzar

reforzar

Ex: The chef chose to reinforce the flavor of the soup by adding a rich and concentrated broth. 

El chef eligió reforzar el sabor de la sopa añadiendo un caldo rico y concentrado.

to render
to render
[Verbo]

to cover the surface of a wall with plaster or cement

enlucir

enlucir

Ex: After the repairs were complete, they hired a professional to render the damaged portions of the wall. 

Después de completar las reparaciones, contrataron a un profesional para enlucir las partes dañadas de la pared.

to rewire
to rewire
[Verbo]

to replace or install new electrical wiring in something, like a building or a machine

recablear

recablear

Ex: He decided to rewire the lighting system in the living room for better brightness. 

Decidió recablear el sistema de iluminación de la sala para obtener un mejor brillo.

to wire
to wire
[Verbo]

to install electrical circuits or connections

cablear, instalar el cableado eléctrico

cablear, instalar el cableado eléctrico

Ex: He wired the control panel to the main system. 

Cableó el panel de control al sistema principal.

to sand
to sand
[Verbo]

to rub a surface with sandpaper or another abrasive material to smooth, shape, or remove imperfections

pulir

pulir

Ex: The artist sanded the canvas before applying layers of paint. 

El artista lijó el lienzo antes de aplicar capas de pintura.

to support
to support
[Verbo]

to hold a person or thing in position or prevent them from falling

sostener

sostener

Ex: Railings along the staircase are designed to support individuals and prevent accidental falls. 

Las barandillas a lo largo de la escalera están diseñadas para sostener a las personas y prevenir caídas accidentales.

to thatch
to thatch
[Verbo]

to cover the roof of a house with a material made of reeds or straws

techar con paja

techar con paja

to tile
to tile
[Verbo]

to cover a surface, floor, or roof with tiles

tejar

tejar

Ex: The craftsmen tiled the roof with curved clay tiles. 

Los artesanos embaldosaron el techo con tejas de arcilla curvas.

to clog
to clog
[Verbo]

to make it so that nothing can move through something

obstruir, tapar

obstruir, tapar

Ex: In a preventive measure, they decided to clog the air vents during the construction work. 

Como medida preventiva, decidieron obstruir los conductos de aire durante la obra.

to plumb
to plumb
[Verbo]

to measure the depth of water, a hole, or any vertical space

sondear, medir la profundidad

sondear, medir la profundidad

Ex: Divers plumbed the sunken ship to map its interior. 

Los buzos sondearon el barco hundido para mapear su interior.

to lay
to lay
[Verbo]

to set or install something in place, such as laying bricks or tiles

colocar, instalar

colocar, instalar

Ex: It took several days to lay the intricate mosaic tiles in the kitchen. 

Llevó varios días colocar los intrincados mosaicos en la cocina.

to hammer
to hammer
[Verbo]

to strike repeatedly with a hammer or similar tool

martillar, golpear

martillar, golpear

Ex: She hammered the tent stakes into the ground. 

Ella martilló las estacas de la tienda en el suelo.

to install
to install
[Verbo]

to set a piece of equipment in place and make it ready for use

instalar

instalar

Ex: Homeowners often hire professionals to install air conditioning units for proper cooling. 

Los propietarios suelen contratar a profesionales para instalar unidades de aire acondicionado para un enfriamiento adecuado.

to inlay
to inlay
[Verbo]

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

taracear

taracear

Ex: To enhance the guitar's appearance, the luthier inlaid intricate patterns along the fretboard. 

Para mejorar la apariencia de la guitarra, el luthier incrustó patrones intrincados a lo largo del diapasón.

to maintain

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

mantener, conservar

mantener, conservar

Ex: The city allocates funds to maintain public parks and recreational areas. 

La ciudad asigna fondos para mantener los parques públicos y las áreas recreativas.

to design
to design
[Verbo]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

diseñar

diseñar

Ex: By the time the project was due, they had already designed the entire product. 

Para cuando el proyecto estaba listo, ya habían diseñado todo el producto.

to engineer

to design, build, or plan something systematically and skillfully, especially using scientific principles and technical knowledge

ingeniar, diseñar

ingeniar, diseñar

Ex: The company sought to engineer a cutting-edge software system to streamline operations. 

La empresa buscó diseñar un sistema de software vanguardista para optimizar las operaciones.

to weld
to weld
[Verbo]

to join two or more pieces of metal together using heat and pressure

soldar, unir por soldadura

soldar, unir por soldadura

Ex: The automotive technician had to weld the exhaust pipe to fix the leak. 

El técnico automotriz tuvo que soldar el tubo de escape para arreglar la fuga.

to fabricate

to create or build something by combining different parts or components, either artificial or natural

fabricar

fabricar

Ex: The engineer was tasked to fabricate a new prototype using the provided materials. 

Al ingeniero se le encargó fabricar un nuevo prototipo utilizando los materiales proporcionados.

to dismantle

to take apart or disassemble a structure, machine, or object, breaking it down into its individual parts

desmontar, desarmar

desmontar, desarmar

Ex: In order to recycle the materials, they needed to dismantle the outdated electronics. 

Para reciclar los materiales, necesitaron desmantelar los aparatos electrónicos obsoletos.

to plan
to plan
[Verbo]

to design or create a blueprint, layout, or diagram for a project or undertaking

planificar, diseñar

planificar, diseñar

Ex: The engineer plans the bridge's design using complex diagrams and calculations. 

El ingeniero planifica el diseño del puente utilizando diagramas y cálculos complejos.

to inspect
to inspect
[Verbo]

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: The building inspector will inspect the construction site to verify compliance with safety standards. 

El inspector de edificios inspeccionará el sitio de construcción para verificar el cumplimiento de los estándares de seguridad.

to frame
to frame
[Verbo]

to construct or create the basic structure or framework of something, such as a building, by assembling its supporting elements

enmarcar, estructurar

enmarcar, estructurar

Ex: The workers framed the walls of the barn with sturdy timber and secured them in place. 

Los trabajadores enmarcaron las paredes del granero con madera resistente y las aseguraron en su lugar.

to landscape

to design or arrange an outdoor area for aesthetic or practical purposes, as in gardening

ajardinar, paisajizar

ajardinar, paisajizar

Ex: The city council landscaped the square for the festival. 

El ayuntamiento ajardinó la plaza para el festival.

to secure
to secure
[Verbo]

to fasten or lock something firmly in place to prevent movement, damage, or unauthorized access

asegurar, fijar

asegurar, fijar

Ex: He secured the ladder to the scaffolding with safety straps before climbing up. 

Él aseguró la escalera al andamio con correas de seguridad antes de subir.

to seal
to seal
[Verbo]

to close, fasten, or secure something tightly or airtight using a sealant, adhesive, or other means to prevent the passage of air, water, or other substances

selllar, cerrar herméticamente

selllar, cerrar herméticamente

Ex: In preparation for the winter, they decided to seal the gaps around the windows. 

En preparación para el invierno, decidieron sellarlas las grietas alrededor de las ventanas.

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