Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Arquitectura

the study or art of building and designing houses

arquitectura

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

arquitectónico

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

cemento

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

árboles

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

mortero

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

yeso

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

viga

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

andamiaje

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

reforzar

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

renovar, reformar

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

cimientos

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

erigir, levantar

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

cianotipo, plano

(of a building) to fall apart

desmoronarse

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

demoler, derribar

a heavy metal ball hanging from a crane that is struck against a building to destroy it

bola de demolición

a large, powerful vehicle with a wide steel blade at its front that is used to destroy buildings or move earth

bulldozer

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

fachada

the skilled trade or craft of working with stone, bricks, or other masonry materials to construct buildings, walls, or other structures

albañilería

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

arco

an apartment on top of a tall building

ático, penthouse

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

aposento

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

azotea

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

cabaña

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

glorieta

any of the apartments in a condominium

departamento, condominio

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

arcada

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

auditorio

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

anfiteatro

(of buildings) having many floors

de muchas plantas

(architecture) used to describe the building style prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries, whose characteristics are high ceilings, tall pillars, pointed windows and arches that are mostly made of stone

godo

of characteristics of a highly ornate and detailed style in European art, architecture, or music from the 17th to early 18th century

barroco

reflecting the architectural or decorative style that was common in America during the 18th century, particularly the period it was under British rule

colonial

denoting or relating to Queen Victoria or her reign from 1837 to 1901

victoriano