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Elenco di Parole Livello C1 - Edifici e costruzioni

Qui imparerai alcune parole in inglese sugli edifici e la costruzione, come "interno", "assemblare", "decadimento", ecc., preparate per gli studenti di livello C1.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
adjacent
adjacent
[aggettivo]

situated next to or near something

adiacente

adiacente

Ex: The bookstore is located in the shopping mall adjacent to the coffee shop. 

La libreria si trova nel centro commerciale adiacente al bar.

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architectural
architectural
[aggettivo]

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

architettonico

architettonico

Ex: The architectural style of the cathedral reflects the cultural influences of the region's history. 

Lo stile architettonico della cattedrale riflette le influenze culturali della storia della regione.

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interior
interior
[aggettivo]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

interno

interno

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing. 

Hanno ispezionato i compartimenti interni della valigia prima di fare i bagagli.

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exterior
exterior
[aggettivo]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

esterno

esterno

Ex: The car’s exterior paint had faded after years in the sun. 

La vernice esterna dell'auto era sbiadita dopo anni al sole.

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insulated
insulated
[aggettivo]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

isolato

isolato

Ex: The insulated soundproofing panels in the recording studio minimized outside noise, allowing for high-quality audio recordings. 
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municipal
municipal
[aggettivo]

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

municipale

municipale

Ex: Municipal utilities ensure reliable access to essential services such as water and electricity for residents. 
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residential
residential
[aggettivo]

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

residenziale

residenziale

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers. 

Il distretto residenziale è comodamente situato vicino a scuole, parchi e centri commerciali.

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godforsaken
godforsaken
[aggettivo]

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

misero, sperduto

misero, sperduto

Ex: The job transfer sent her to a godforsaken outpost in Alaska. 
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suburban
suburban
[aggettivo]

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

suburbano

suburbano

Ex: Suburban schools are known for their high-quality education programs and extracurricular activities. 
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vacant
vacant
[aggettivo]

(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

libero

libero

Ex: He found a vacant spot on the beach to lay his towel. 
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to assemble

to make something by putting separate parts of something together

assemblare

assemblare

Ex: Students were given kits to assemble simple robots as part of a science project. 

Agli studenti sono stati dati kit per assemblare robot semplici come parte di un progetto scientifico.

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to decay
to decay
[Verbo]

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

decomporsi

decomporsi

Ex: Rain and wind caused the wooden fence to decay. 

La pioggia e il vento hanno causato il deterioramento della recinzione di legno.

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to demolish

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

demolire

demolire

Ex: The construction crew will demolish the existing walls before rebuilding. 

La squadra di costruzione demolirà i muri esistenti prima di ricostruire.

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to erect
to erect
[Verbo]

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

erigere

erigere

Ex: The company planned to erect a solar power plant to harness clean energy for the community. 

L'azienda aveva pianificato di costruire una centrale solare per sfruttare l'energia pulita per la comunità.

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to refurbish

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

ristrutturare

ristrutturare

Ex: The museum was refurbished to attract more visitors. 

Il museo è stato ristrutturato per attirare più visitatori.

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to renovate

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

rinnovare

rinnovare

Ex: The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby, giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere. 

La direzione dell'hotel ha scelto di rinnovare la hall, donandole un'atmosfera moderna e accogliente.

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bungalow
bungalow
[sostantivo]

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

villino, casa a un piano

villino, casa a un piano

Ex: The bungalow featured a beautifully landscaped garden with a variety of tropical plants and flowers. 

Il bungalow presentava un giardino splendidamente paesaggistico con una varietà di piante e fiori tropicali.

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court
court
[sostantivo]

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

campo

campo

Ex: The opulent palace featured an expansive inner court, complete with marble statues and intricately designed pavilions, offering a lavish setting for royal receptions and ceremonies. 
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dome
dome
[sostantivo]

a building's roof that is rounded

cupola

cupola

Ex: The museum's rotunda was capped with a soaring dome, creating an impressive architectural focal point. 

La rotonda del museo era sormontata da un cupola slanciata, creando un impressionante punto focale architettonico.

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sauna
sauna
[sostantivo]

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

sauna

sauna

Ex: She enjoyed the calming sensation of sweating out toxins in the dry heat of the sauna. 

Le piaceva la sensazione calmante di sudare le tossine nel calore secco della sauna.

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igloo
igloo
[sostantivo]

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

iglù

iglù

Ex: During the blizzard, the stranded mountaineers took refuge in an improvised igloo made from compacted snow blocks to stay warm and safe. 

Durante la bufera, gli alpinisti bloccati si sono rifugiati in un igloo improvvisato fatto di blocchi di neve compatta per stare al caldo e al sicuro.

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high-rise
high-rise
[sostantivo]

a very tall building with many floors

edificio a piu’ piani

edificio a piu’ piani

Ex: The architect's design for the new high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features. 
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lighthouse
lighthouse
[sostantivo]

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 lighthouse keeper diligently maintained the beacon, ensuring it remained visible in all weather conditions. 

Il guardiano del faro manteneva diligentemente il faro, assicurandosi che rimanesse visibile in tutte le condizioni meteorologiche.

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pier
pier
[sostantivo]

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

molo

molo

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along the pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity. 

Gli artisti locali hanno esposto le loro opere lungo il molo, attirando ammiratori con il loro talento e creatività.

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premises
premises
[sostantivo]

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

locale

locale

Ex: The landlord conducted regular inspections to ensure that tenants were maintaining the premises in good condition. 
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arch
arch
[sostantivo]

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

arco

arco

Ex: The cathedral's stained glass windows were framed by intricate stone arches, showcasing impressive Gothic architecture. 

Le vetrate colorate della cattedrale erano incorniciate da intricati archi in pietra, che mostravano un'impressionante architettura gotica.

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beam
beam
[sostantivo]

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

trave

trave

Ex: The architect designed the modern office space with exposed ceiling beams, giving it an industrial-chic aesthetic. 

L'architetto ha progettato lo spazio ufficio moderno con travi del soffitto a vista, conferendogli un'estetica industrial-chic.

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cement
cement
[sostantivo]

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: She smoothed the wet cement with a trowel, carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path. 

Ha lisciato il cemento bagnato con una cazzuola, modellandolo attentamente nella forma desiderata per il sentiero del giardino.

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tile
tile
[sostantivo]

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

tegola

tegola

Ex: The swimming pool was lined with mosaic tiles, creating a shimmering mosaic pattern on the water's surface. 

La piscina era rivestita di piastrelle a mosaico, creando un motivo a mosaico scintillante sulla superficie dell'acqua.

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marble
marble
[sostantivo]

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

marmo

marmo

Ex: The kitchen countertops were made of polished marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design. 

I piani di lavoro della cucina erano in marmo lucidato, aggiungendo un tocco di sofisticazione al design moderno.

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crane
crane
[sostantivo]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

gru

gru

Ex: The film crew set up a crane to capture sweeping aerial shots of the city skyline for the movie. 

La troupe cinematografica ha installato una gru per catturare riprese aeree panoramiche dello skyline della città per il film.

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escalator
escalator
[sostantivo]

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

scala mobile

scala mobile

Ex: He stood patiently on the escalator, enjoying the leisurely ascent to the top floor of the shopping mall. 

Rimase pazientemente sulla scala mobile, godendosi la tranquilla salita fino all'ultimo piano del centro commerciale.

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addition
addition
[sostantivo]

a new room added to a building

aggiunta, ampliamento

aggiunta, ampliamento

Ex: The contractor estimated the cost of the home addition, factoring in materials, labor, and permits. 
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flooring
flooring
[sostantivo]

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

materiale da pavimentazione

materiale da pavimentazione

Ex: The warehouse installed industrial-grade epoxy flooring for durability in heavy traffic areas. 

Il magazzino ha installato pavimentazioni epossidiche di grado industriale per la durata nelle aree ad alto traffico.

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foundation
foundation
[sostantivo]

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

fondamenta

fondamenta

Ex: The architect designed the house with a raised foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area. 
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layout
layout
[sostantivo]

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

pianta, disposizione

pianta, disposizione

Ex: The interior decorator considered the layout of the furniture in the living room, aiming for both functionality and aesthetics. 
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embassy
embassy
[sostantivo]

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

ambasciata

ambasciata

Ex: The embassy staff worked tirelessly to assist citizens stranded in the foreign country during the crisis. 

Il personale dell'ambasciata ha lavorato instancabilmente per assistere i cittadini bloccati nel paese straniero durante la crisi.

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plumbing
plumbing
[sostantivo]

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

impianto idraulico

impianto idraulico

Ex: The architect designed the building with modern plumbing systems to maximize water efficiency. 
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chalet
chalet
[sostantivo]

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

chalet

chalet

Ex: The chalet's wooden beams and sloping roof added to its alpine charm. 

Le travi in legno e il tetto spiovente del chalet aggiungevano al suo fascino alpino.

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windowpane
windowpane
[sostantivo]

a single piece of glass in a window

vetro della finestra

vetro della finestra

Ex: The morning sunlight streamed through the windowpane, warming the room with its golden glow. 

La luce del sole del mattino filtrava attraverso il vetro della finestra, riscaldando la stanza con il suo bagliore dorato.

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lobby
lobby
[sostantivo]

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

atrio

atrio

Ex: The hotel's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers. 

Il grandioso atrio dell'hotel era adornato con pavimenti in marmo e lampadari.

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thatched
thatched
[aggettivo]

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

con il tetto di paglia

con il tetto di paglia

Ex: The stormy weather threatened the stability of the fragile thatched roofs in the coastal village. 
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shovel-ready
shovel-ready
[aggettivo]

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

pronto per la costruzione, preparato per la fase di costruzione

pronto per la costruzione, preparato per la fase di costruzione

Ex: The real estate developer purchased the land with the intention of making it shovel-ready for residential construction. 
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to desecrate

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

profanare, violare

profanare, violare

Ex: Ruinous new road schemes that desecrate the countryside. 
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