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Lista de Palabras Nivel C1 - Tipos de Edificios y Construcción

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre edificios y construcción, como "interior", "assemble", "decay", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
adjacent
adjacent
[Adjetivo]

situated next to or near something

adyacente, al lado

adyacente, al lado

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
municipal
municipal
[Adjetivo]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

municipal

municipal

Ex: The municipal government announced plans to improve public transportation infrastructure in the city. 
residential
residential
[Adjetivo]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

residencial

residencial

Ex: The city zoning regulations prohibit commercial activities in residential areas. 
godforsaken
godforsaken
[Adjetivo]

(of a place) remote and without any appealing or interesting qualities

miserable, abandonado

miserable, abandonado

Ex: Who would want to live in this godforsaken town with nothing around for miles? 
suburban
suburban
[Adjetivo]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

suburbano

suburbano

Ex: The suburban neighborhood was known for its quiet streets and spacious homes. 
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. 
to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

ensamblar

ensamblar

Ex: The team of workers assembled the furniture according to the provided instructions. 
to decay
to decay
[Verbo]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

deteriorarse

deteriorarse

Ex: The old house began to decay after years of neglect. 
to demolish

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

demoler, derribar

demoler, derribar

Ex: The old factory was demolished to make way for a new development. 
to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigir, levantar

erigir, levantar

Ex: The construction crew worked diligently to erect a new office building in the city center. 
to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

renovar

renovar

Ex: They refurbished the old house to make it livable again. 
to renovate

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

renovar, reformar

renovar, reformar

Ex: The homeowners decided to renovate their kitchen, installing new cabinets and countertops. 
bungalow
bungalow
[Sustantivo]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

bungalow

bungalow

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues. 
court
court
[Sustantivo]

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

jardín

jardín

Ex: The grand manor boasted a beautiful inner court, adorned with lush greenery and elegant stone pathways, providing a serene retreat for its residents. 
dome
dome
[Sustantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cúpula

cúpula

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
sauna
sauna
[Sustantivo]

a small room that is often heated with steam and has wooden walls, where people sit for relaxation or health benefits

sauna

sauna

Ex: After a long day of skiing, they relaxed their muscles in the hotel's traditional Finnish sauna. 
igloo
igloo
[Sustantivo]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

iglú

iglú

Ex: In the Arctic, indigenous people have been building traditional igloos for generations to withstand harsh winter conditions. 
high-rise
high-rise
[Sustantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

rascacielos

rascacielos

Ex: The city skyline was dotted with towering high-rises, each competing for prominence. 
lighthouse
lighthouse
[Sustantivo]

a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

faro

faro

Ex: The old lighthouse guided ships safely through the treacherous waters of the harbor. 
pier
pier
[Sustantivo]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

muelle

muelle

Ex: Families strolled along the pier, enjoying the salty breeze and panoramic views of the ocean. 
premises
premises
[Sustantivo]

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

instalaciones

instalaciones

Ex: The company's premises included a modern office building surrounded by landscaped gardens. 
arch
arch
[Sustantivo]

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

arco

arco

Ex: The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco is a famous example of a suspension bridge with massive arches. 
beam
beam
[Sustantivo]

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

viga

viga

Ex: The construction workers carefully lifted the steel beam into place, securing it to the framework of the building. 
cement
cement
[Sustantivo]

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

cemento

Ex: The construction crew poured cement into the foundation trenches, beginning the process of building the new house. 
tile
tile
[Sustantivo]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

azulejo, baldosa

azulejo, baldosa

Ex: The kitchen floor was covered in ceramic tiles, creating a clean and durable surface that was easy to clean. 
marble
marble
[Sustantivo]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

mármol

mármol

Ex: The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with marble steps, gleaming in the sunlight that streamed through the stained glass windows. 
crane
crane
[Sustantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

grúa

grúa

Ex: The construction site buzzed with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place for the new skyscraper. 
escalator
escalator
[Sustantivo]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

escalera mecánica

escalera mecánica

Ex: The weary travelers rode the escalator down to the baggage claim area after a long flight. 
addition
addition
[Sustantivo]

a new room added to a building

ampliación

ampliación

Ex: The architect drew up plans for an addition that would seamlessly blend with the original structure of the historic mansion. 
flooring
flooring
[Sustantivo]

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

solería

solería

Ex: The hardwood flooring in the living room added warmth and elegance to the space. 
foundation
foundation
[Sustantivo]

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

cimientos

cimientos

Ex: The construction crew poured concrete to create a solid foundation for the new office building. 
layout
layout
[Sustantivo]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

disposición, plan

disposición, plan

Ex: The architect presented several options for the layout of the new office space, each maximizing natural light and efficiency. 
embassy
embassy
[Sustantivo]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

embajada

embajada

Ex: The ambassador hosted a reception at the embassy to welcome visiting dignitaries. 
plumbing
plumbing
[Sustantivo]

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

plomería

plomería

Ex: The plumbing in the old house needed extensive repairs due to leaks and corrosion. 
chalet
chalet
[Sustantivo]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

chalet, chalé

chalet, chalé

Ex: The family rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation. 
windowpane
windowpane
[Sustantivo]

a single piece of glass in a window

cristal

cristal

Ex: The winter storm rattled the windowpanes, sending shivers down her spine. 
lobby
lobby
[Sustantivo]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

vestíbulo, hall, lobby

Ex: Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport. 
thatched
thatched
[Adjetivo]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

de paja, con techo de paja

de paja, con techo de paja

Ex: The quaint cottage nestled in the countryside boasted a charming, thatched roof. 
shovel-ready
shovel-ready
[Adjetivo]

(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin

listo para comenzar la construcción, preparado para la etapa de construcción

listo para comenzar la construcción, preparado para la etapa de construcción

Ex: The government's infrastructure plan aimed to create jobs by focusing on shovel-ready construction projects. 
to desecrate

to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly

profanar, violar

profanar, violar

Ex: Many lanes are desecrated with yellow lines. 
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