Arquitectura y Construcción - Describiendo Edificios
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la descripción de edificios como "vacant", "interior" y "spacious".
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(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air
climatizado
Trabajar en una oficina con aire acondicionado hacía que los días sofocantes de verano fueran mucho más llevaderos.
(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.
de interior
Los gimnasios de escalada interiores simulan formaciones rocosas naturales para que los escaladores practiquen sus habilidades.
(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used
libre, desocupado
(of a wall or ceiling) decorated or covered with a type of plaster called stucco
estucado
on or toward a higher floor of a building
arriba
(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence
ruinoso
El vecindario deteriorado tenía una alta tasa de criminalidad y pocos residentes.
(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting
pintoresco
Su jardín pintoresco estaba lleno de flores coloridas y frondosa vegetación.
located on the inside part of a particular thing
interior
(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules
formal
located on the outer surface of a particular thing
exterior
Ella admiraba los intrincados diseños en la fachada exterior de la catedral.
expensive, prestigious, and available mainly to a small or privileged group
exclusivo
on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor
abajo
damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance
ruinoso
Ella encontró un sofá viejo y deteriorado en la tienda de segunda mano.
(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space
estrecho
La oficina estaba estrecha, con apenas suficiente espacio para todos.
relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building
arquitectónico
Los planos arquitectónicos para el proyecto de renovación fueron cuidadosamente redactados para preservar el carácter histórico del edificio.
(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore
abandonado
El barco abandonado derivaba sin rumbo en el mar.
describing a state or condition in which a space or property is not being used, inhabited, or occupied by individuals
desocupado, vacante
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
(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside
espacioso
La suite del hotel era espaciosa, con áreas separadas para dormir, descansar y comer.
(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side
semiadosado
Él prefiere la privacidad que ofrece una casa adosada.
(of a building or structure) irregularly built or spread out in an unplanned, sprawling manner
laberíntico
El hotel ocupa un complejo disperso de salas interconectadas.
resembling or associated with a palace in structure or function
palaciego
La arquitectura palaciega de la finca reflejaba sus orígenes nobles.
(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space
sin paredes interiores
La biblioteca de la escuela fue rediseñada en un diseño open-plan para acomodar a más estudiantes.
(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
consisting of separate, self-contained units that can be combined or rearranged in various configurations
modular
(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
referring to buildings or structures that have a limited number of floors
bajo, de poca altura
(of buildings) having many floors
de muchas plantas
La ciudad planea desarrollar más edificios residenciales de gran altura para abordar la escasez de viviendas.
(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding
alto
Las torres del castillo alcanzaban alturas elevadas, visibles desde millas a la redonda.
related to the ancient Greek style of architecture that uses a scroll-shaped decoration
iónico
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
relating to an ancient Greek style of architecture that uses massive plain columns with squared tops
dórico
(of a house) standing alone in a way that does not have any shared walls with other houses
individual
El pueblo está lleno de encantadoras casitas independientes.
having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time
deplorable
Un barco abandonado fue encontrado a la deriva cerca de la costa.
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
relating to a style of architecture, furniture, or decoration associated with the American colonies before independence
colonial
completely filled or saturated
completamente lleno, abarrotado
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
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
(particularly of a piece of furniture or building) made in parts that can be easily and quickly put together
prefabricado
covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it
aislado
