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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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Words Related to Architecture and Construction
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. 
to assemble

to make something by fitting its separate parts together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: Emma carefully assembled the model airplane from the supplied parts. 
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. 
to concrete

to make, cover, or surface something with concrete

de hormigón

de hormigón

Ex: The path was concreted to make it easier to maintain. 
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. 
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, construct, or put up a structure

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: Emma watched as the crew erected the stage. 
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. 
to knock down

to destroy a structure such as building or wall

derribar un edificio o muro, destruir y hacer caer una estructura

derribar un edificio o muro, destruir y hacer caer una estructura

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. 
to pull down

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

demoler un edificio o estructura, desmontar una estructura pieza por pieza hasta demolerla

demoler un edificio o estructura, desmontar una estructura pieza por pieza hasta demolerla

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 or put something together again after it has been damaged, destroyed, or taken apart

reconstruir

reconstruir

Ex: Michael rebuilt the engine using replacement parts. 
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 make a material or structure stronger by adding support or extra material

reforzar

reforzar

Ex: The bridge has been reinforced to support heavier vehicles. 
to render
to render
[Verbo]

to cover a wall or other masonry surface with a layer of plaster or cement

enlucir

enlucir

Ex: They plan to render the brick wall before winter. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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 floor, wall, roof, or other surface with tiles

tejar

tejar

Ex: Sarah is tiling the wall behind the sink. 
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. 
to hammer
to hammer
[Verbo]

to hit something repeatedly with a hammer or with force as if using one

martillar,  martillear

martillar, martillear

Ex: Someone was hammering on the door downstairs. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
to inspect
to inspect
[Verbo]

to officially or systematically examine something to make sure it is safe, satisfactory, or meets required standards

inspeccionar

inspeccionar

Ex: Engineers inspect the bridge regularly for structural problems. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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