Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - Arquitectura
Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre arquitectura, como "erect", "renovate", "lumber", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.
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the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures
arquitectura
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.
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
La mezcladora de cemento giraba mientras los trabajadores preparaban lotes de hormigón para el proyecto de construcción.
wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes
árboles
a mixture, typically of sand, lime, or cement, used to bond masonry units together or to coat walls
mortero
Los cimientos del edificio fueron reforzados con mortero fuerte.
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, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete used to support weight in a building or structure
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 make a material or structure stronger by adding support or extra material
reforzar
to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it
renovar, reformar
La junta escolar asignó fondos para renovar las aulas y mejorar el ambiente de aprendizaje.
a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building
cimientos
to build, construct, or put up a structure
erigir, levantar
a detailed technical or architectural plan showing dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production
cianotipo, plano
La disposición de la fábrica se ilustró en un gran plano técnico.
(of a building) to fall apart
desmoronarse
Con el tiempo, el que una vez fue un gran castillo comenzó a desmoronarse, sus torres derrumbándose en ruinas.
to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure
demoler, derribar
El terremoto tuvo el poder de demoler las casas mal construidas.
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
La fachada del teatro presentaba un letrero de marquesina y una gran entrada, invitando a los espectadores a experimentar la magia de las actuaciones en vivo en su interior.
the skilled trade or craft of working with stone, bricks, or other masonry materials to construct buildings, walls, or other structures
albañilería
a curved structure supported at both sides that spans an opening and often supports weight above it
arco
an apartment on top of a tall building
ático, penthouse
El penthouse está considerado como la residencia más exclusiva del edificio.
a building's roof that is rounded
cúpula
La sala de oración central de la mezquita estaba coronada por un magnífico domo adornado con intrincados patrones geométricos.
a private room that is mostly used as bedroom
aposento
a flat outdoor area next to a house, restaurant, or other building where people can sit, eat, or relax
azotea
a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach
cabaña
La cabaña tropical estaba adornada con telas coloridas y rodeada de exuberante vegetación, creando un entorno paradisíaco.
a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden
glorieta
El elemento central del parque es un gran kiosco ornamentado donde los músicos a menudo realizan conciertos.
a single dwelling unit within a condominium complex
apartamento en condominio, condominio
El condominio tiene vistas al parque y al horizonte de la ciudad.
an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings
arcada
Al final de la arcada, se abre un pequeño patio, proporcionando un refugio tranquilo de las calles concurridas.
a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.
auditorio
El auditorio se llenó rápidamente cuando el orador principal estaba a punto de comenzar.
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
La arquitectura del anfiteatro era una maravilla de la ingeniería y el diseño antiguos.
(of buildings) having many floors
de muchas plantas
La ciudad planea desarrollar más edificios residenciales de gran altura para abordar la escasez de viviendas.
(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
relating to the highly ornate and expressive style of European art, architecture, and music that flourished from about 1600 to 1750
barroco
Su tesis se centró en las técnicas de pintura barroca en la Italia del siglo XVII.
relating to a style of architecture, furniture, or decoration associated with the American colonies before independence
colonial
relating to Queen Victoria of Britain or the period of her reign from 1837 to 1901
victoriano
