Vocabulario de Monumentos Modernos Clave - Torres Petronas

twin skyscrapers built in Kuala Lumpur in 1997; 1482 feet high

the largest city and former capital of Malaysia until 2005

a constitutional monarchy in southeastern Asia on Borneo and the Malay Peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1957

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

referring to two things that are nearly identical and naturally occur together as a pair

a person whose job is to design buildings and often oversee their construction

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

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

to become available for use or access

related to the religion, culture, or people of Islam

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

to reflect light and appear bright or glossy

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

in a small amount, extent, or level

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

a company that sells oil

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

‌a large building or enclosed area that consists of a group of shops

the bottom part of a particular thing

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

a large area of water, surrounded by land

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

to run at a steady, slow pace, especially for exercise

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

a story presented as a sequence of moving images, usually with sound, for entertainment or information

to feature someone as the main actor or performer in a movie, play, or show