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Arquitectura y Construcción - Describiendo Edificios

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air-conditioned
air-conditioned
[Adjetivo]

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

climatizado

climatizado

Ex: The movie theater was pleasantly air-conditioned, providing a cool escape from the summer heat. 
indoor
indoor
[Adjetivo]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

de interior

de interior

Ex: The indoor pool at the gym provides a convenient option for swimming regardless of the weather outside. 
vacant
vacant
[Adjetivo]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

libre, desocupado

libre, desocupado

Ex: The vacant house at the end of the street had been abandoned for years. 
stuccoed
stuccoed
[Adjetivo]

(of a wall or ceiling) decorated or covered with a type of plaster called stucco

estucado

estucado

upstairs
upstairs
[Adverbio]

on or toward a higher part of a building

arriba

arriba

Ex: I prefer to sleep upstairs in the loft rather than downstairs. 
rundown
rundown
[Adjetivo]

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: The old rundown hotel was in desperate need of repairs. 
picturesque
picturesque
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

pintoresco

pintoresco

Ex: The picturesque countryside was dotted with rolling hills and winding rivers. 
interior
interior
[Adjetivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interior

interior

Ex: The interior walls of the house were painted in calming shades of blue and gray. 
formal
formal
[Adjetivo]

(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules

formal

formal

exterior
exterior
[Adjetivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

exterior

exterior

Ex: They decided to repaint the exterior walls of the house to refresh its look. 
exclusive
exclusive
[Adjetivo]

restricted or limited to a select group, often offering premium quality or services to a specific, privileged audience

exclusivo

exclusivo

Ex: The exclusive concert tickets were only available to members of the fan club. 
downstairs
downstairs
[Adverbio]

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

abajo

abajo

Ex: I left my bag downstairs in the entryway. 
dilapidated
dilapidated
[Adjetivo]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

ruinoso

ruinoso

Ex: They explored the dilapidated mansion, imagining its former glory. 
cramped
cramped
[Adjetivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space

estrecho

estrecho

Ex: The room was so cramped that we could barely move around. 
bijou
bijou
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a building) small, yet stylish and attractive

coqueto

coqueto

architectural
architectural
[Adjetivo]

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

arquitectónico

arquitectónico

Ex: The city skyline is a testament to its rich architectural heritage, featuring a blend of modern skyscrapers and historic landmarks. 
arched
arched
[Adjetivo]

(of a structure) having a curved shape at the top

en forma de arco

en forma de arco

abandoned
abandoned
[Adjetivo]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

abandonado

abandonado

Ex: The abandoned house was falling apart. 
vaulted
vaulted
[Adjetivo]

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together

abovedado

abovedado

unoccupied
unoccupied
[Adjetivo]

describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals

desocupado, vacante

desocupado, vacante

tumbledown
tumbledown
[Adjetivo]

describing a state or condition of a building or structure that is dilapidated, in a state of disrepair, or on the verge of collapsing

dilapidado, ruinoso

dilapidado, ruinoso

split-level
split-level
[Adjetivo]

having floors or rooms built at slightly different heights

separado en niveles

separado en niveles

spacious
spacious
[Adjetivo]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

espacioso

espacioso

Ex: The spacious living room had high ceilings and ample natural light. 
semi-detached
semi-detached
[Adjetivo]

(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side

semiadosado

semiadosado

Ex: They live in a semi-detached house on the outskirts of town. 
rambling
rambling
[Adjetivo]

(of a building or structure) irregularly built or spread out in an unplanned, sprawling manner

laberíntico

laberíntico

Ex: They lived in a rambling old farmhouse. 
palatial
palatial
[Adjetivo]

resembling or associated with a palace in structure or function

palaciego

palaciego

Ex: The museum was housed in a palatial building once used by royalty. 
open-plan
open-plan
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

sin paredes interiores

sin paredes interiores

Ex: Our office moved to a new open-plan space to encourage collaboration among employees. 
non-residential
non-residential
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings, structures, or spaces) not primarily designed or used for residential purposes, such as commercial, industrial, institutional, or public buildings

no residencial, no habitacional

no residencial, no habitacional

modular
modular
[Adjetivo]

consisting of separate, self-contained units that can be combined or rearranged in various configurations

modular

modular

moated
moated
[Adjetivo]

(of a castle, house, etc.) having a wide and deep hole around, which is often filled with water and is used as a protection against enemy attacks

con foso

con foso

low-rise
low-rise
[Adjetivo]

referring to buildings or structures that have a limited number of floors

bajo,  de poca altura

bajo, de poca altura

high-rise
high-rise
[Adjetivo]

(of buildings) having many floors

de muchas plantas

de muchas plantas

Ex: They moved into a high-rise apartment with a stunning view of the city. 
lofty
lofty
[Adjetivo]

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

alto

alto

Ex: The climbers reached the summit of the lofty mountain after days of trekking. 
ionic
ionic
[Adjetivo]

related to the ancient Greek style of architecture that uses a scroll-shaped decoration

iónico

iónico

gabled
gabled
[Adjetivo]

having a triangular-shaped roof formed by two sloping sides that meet at a ridge, typically found on the end of a building or structure

a dos aguas, con tejado a dos aguas

a dos aguas, con tejado a dos aguas

doric
doric
[Adjetivo]

relating to an ancient Greek style of architecture that uses massive plain columns with squared tops

dórico

dórico

detached
detached
[Adjetivo]

(of a house) standing alone in a way that does not have any shared walls with other houses

individual

individual

Ex: They bought a detached house with a large garden. 
derelict
derelict
[Adjetivo]

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

deplorable

deplorable

Ex: The derelict house had broken windows and a collapsing roof. 
corinthian
corinthian
[Adjetivo]

relating to or characteristic of a style of architecture known for its fancy and detailed design, featuring columns with decorative tops and leafy decorations, often seen in ancient Greek and Roman buildings

corintio, relativo al estilo corintio

corintio, relativo al estilo corintio

colonial
colonial
[Adjetivo]

reflecting the style of architecture or decoration typical in 18th-century America under British influence

colonial

colonial

Ex: The colonial architecture in the city reflects the influence of European settlers who once inhabited the area. 
wall-to-wall
wall-to-wall
[Adjetivo]

completely filled or saturated

completemente lleno, abarrotado de gente

completemente lleno, abarrotado de gente

Ex: The party was wall-to-wall people. 
louvred
louvred
[Adjetivo]

characterized by having slatted openings or panels that allow for the passage of air or light while providing some degree of privacy or shading

con persianas, con celosías

con persianas, con celosías

double-glazed
double-glazed
[Adjetivo]

referring to windows or doors that are constructed with two panes of glass separated by a layer of air or gas, providing improved insulation and noise reduction

con doble acristalamiento, doble acristalamiento

con doble acristalamiento, doble acristalamiento

prefabricated
prefabricated
[Adjetivo]

(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together

prefabricado

prefabricado

insulated
insulated
[Adjetivo]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

aislado

aislado

Ex: The insulated walls of the house helped maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round. 
concrete
concrete
[Adjetivo]

consisting of a hard building material that is made of the mixture of cement, water, sand, and small stones

de hormigón

de hormigón

Ex: She admired the concrete walls of the ancient fortress, marveling at their strength. 
leaded
leaded
[Adjetivo]

(of a roof or windowpane) having frames covered with or made of lead

emplomado

emplomado

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