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Arquitetura e Construção - Materiais de construção

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas a materiais de construção, como "massa", "calcário" e "granito".

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sandstone
[substantivo]

a sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized grains, commonly used in construction for its durability and natural beauty

arenito, pedra arenito

arenito, pedra arenito

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quarry tile
[substantivo]

a durable ceramic tile made from clay, known for its strength, stain resistance, and versatility in design, making it suitable for various applications including high-traffic areas

azulejo de pedreira, ladrilho de pedreira

azulejo de pedreira, ladrilho de pedreira

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putty
[substantivo]

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

massa, rejuntamento

massa, rejuntamento

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limestone
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a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

calcário, pedra calcária

calcário, pedra calcária

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laminate
[substantivo]

a type of surfacing material that is created by bonding multiple layers of paper or resin-impregnated fabric together with a clear top layer of melamine resin

laminado, material estratificado

laminado, material estratificado

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iron
[substantivo]

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

ferro, metal

ferro, metal

Ex: Children need sufficient iron for proper growth and development .As crianças precisam de **ferro** suficiente para um crescimento e desenvolvimento adequados.
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granite
[substantivo]

a durable and visually appealing natural rock used for countertops, flooring, and other architectural applications

granito, pedra de granito

granito, pedra de granito

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filler
[substantivo]

a substance used to fill gaps or imperfections in surfaces

massa de preenchimento, recheio

massa de preenchimento, recheio

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daub
[substantivo]

a mixture of clay, earth, straw, and sometimes animal dung or other organic materials that is applied as a plaster or coating to walls, typically over a framework of wooden sticks or wattle

barro, lama

barro, lama

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caulk
[substantivo]

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

calafetagem, vedante

calafetagem, vedante

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bitumen
[substantivo]

a thick, black or dark brown substance made from petroleum that is used to make roads and roofs

betume, asfalto

betume, asfalto

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aggregate
[substantivo]

a mixture of sand, gravel, crushed stone, or other granular materials used in construction as a main component in concrete, asphalt, and other building materials to provide strength, stability, and durability

agregado, mistura granular

agregado, mistura granular

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slab
[substantivo]

a thick and flat piece of hard material, such as a stone, metal, wood, etc. that is usually in the shape of a square or rectangle

laje, placa

laje, placa

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rubble
[substantivo]

the damaged bricks, stones, or other material of a building that remain after its destruction

escombros, entulho

escombros, entulho

Ex: Volunteers helped clear the rubble from the streets following the devastating hurricane .Voluntários ajudaram a limpar os **escombros** das ruas após o furacão devastador.
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plate glass
[substantivo]

a thick high quality sheet of glass used for windows of shops or doors

vidro plano, vitrina

vidro plano, vitrina

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mortar
[substantivo]

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

argamassa, cimento

argamassa, cimento

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masonry
[substantivo]

stones or bricks that a building or wall is made of

alvenaria, pedra

alvenaria, pedra

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marble
[substantivo]

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

mármore, pedra de mármore

mármore, pedra de mármore

Ex: The kitchen countertops were made of polished marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design .As bancadas da cozinha eram feitas de **mármore** polido, acrescentando um toque de sofisticação ao design moderno.
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joist
[substantivo]

a metal or wooden thick bar used in buildings to support a ceiling or floor

viga, barrote

viga, barrote

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drywall
[substantivo]

a building material that is consisted of a layer of plaster between two sheets of thick paper, used for covering walls and ceilings

placa de gesso, parede seca

placa de gesso, parede seca

Ex: The drywall in the new office building was installed with soundproofing materials to reduce noise .
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cement
[substantivo]

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

cimento

cimento

Ex: She smoothed the wet cement with a trowel , carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path .Ela alisou o **cimento** molhado com uma colher de pedreiro, moldando-o cuidadosamente na forma desejada para o caminho do jardim.
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breeze block
[substantivo]

a building block that is light in weight and is made of mixture of cement with sand and ashes of coal

bloco de concreto celular, bloco de cinzas

bloco de concreto celular, bloco de cinzas

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asbestos
[substantivo]

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

amianto, asbesto

amianto, asbesto

Ex: Asbestos was once widely used for its fire-resistant properties , but its use has been largely banned due to serious health concerns .O **amianto** foi amplamente utilizado no passado por suas propriedades resistentes ao fogo, mas seu uso foi amplamente proibido devido a sérias preocupações de saúde.
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cork
[substantivo]

a versatile material derived from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, known for its lightweight, elastic, and impermeable qualities, used in various applications

cortiça, material de cortiça

cortiça, material de cortiça

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corrugated metal
[substantivo]

a type of sheet metal that is formed into a series of parallel ridges and grooves, creating a wavy or ribbed pattern

metal corrugado, chapa ondulada

metal corrugado, chapa ondulada

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stainless steel
[substantivo]

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

aço inoxidável, inox

aço inoxidável, inox

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metal mesh
[substantivo]

a material made from interconnected metal wires or strands woven or welded together to form a flexible and open pattern

malha metálica, tela metálica

malha metálica, tela metálica

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glass block
[substantivo]

a solid, translucent block made of glass, typically square or rectangular in shape, used in architectural and design applications

bloco de vidro, tijolo de vidro

bloco de vidro, tijolo de vidro

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precast concrete
[substantivo]

concrete elements that are cast and cured in a controlled environment before being transported to the construction site

concreto pré-moldado, elementos de concreto pré-moldado

concreto pré-moldado, elementos de concreto pré-moldado

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stone veneer
[substantivo]

a thin layer of natural or manufactured stone that is applied to the surface of a wall or structure to simulate the appearance of a full stone construction

folheado de pedra, revestimento de pedra

folheado de pedra, revestimento de pedra

Ex: The patio wall was finished with a durable stone veneer that blends well with the garden .A parede do pátio foi acabada com um **revestimento de pedra** durável que combina bem com o jardim.
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slate tile
[substantivo]

a type of thin, flat tile made from natural slate stone, commonly used in flooring, roofing, and wall applications

telha de ardósia, lajota de ardósia

telha de ardósia, lajota de ardósia

Ex: The homeowner selected slate tiles for the hallway to create a rustic yet elegant feel .O proprietário selecionou **lajes de ardósia** para o corredor para criar uma sensação rústica mas elegante.
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roofing tile
[substantivo]

a type of building material designed specifically for covering and protecting roofs

telha de telhado, telha

telha de telhado, telha

Ex: The architect suggested using decorative roofing tiles to enhance the building 's appearance .O arquiteto sugeriu o uso de **telhas decorativas** para melhorar a aparência do edifício.
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thatch
[substantivo]

reeds or straws that are used to build a roof

palha, telhado de palha

palha, telhado de palha

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adobe
[substantivo]

a building material consisting of the mixture mud and straw dried in the sun

adobe, tijolo de barro

adobe, tijolo de barro

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polycarbonate
[substantivo]

a durable and lightweight thermoplastic material commonly used in construction for its high impact resistance and transparency

policarbonato, um material termoplástico durável e leve comumente usado na construção por sua alta resistência ao impacto e transparência

policarbonato, um material termoplástico durável e leve comumente usado na construção por sua alta resistência ao impacto e transparência

Ex: Polycarbonate roofing is often used for outdoor areas because it is durable and lets in plenty of light.
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vinyl
[substantivo]

a synthetic plastic material widely used in construction for its durability, versatility, and affordability

vinil, PVC

vinil, PVC

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GFRC
[substantivo]

a composite material that combines cement, sand, water, and glass fibers to create a strong and lightweight concrete product

um material compósito que combina cimento,  areia

um material compósito que combina cimento, areia

Ex: The contractor suggested GFRC for the new sculptures in the park due to its durability and weather resistance .
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plaster
[substantivo]

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

gesso, reboco

gesso, reboco

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clay
[substantivo]

a type of heavy and sticky soil that is molded when wet and is baked to become hardened in pottery or ceramic making

argila, barro

argila, barro

Ex: The clay hardened after being baked in the kiln .O **barro** endureceu depois de ser cozido no forno.
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lumber
[substantivo]

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

madeira serrada, madeira de construção

madeira serrada, madeira de construção

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ceramic
[substantivo]

a non-metallic, inorganic material that is typically made from clay, minerals, and other raw materials

cerâmica, louça

cerâmica, louça

Ex: Ceramic is are ideal for making durable, long-lasting products.A **cerâmica** é ideal para fazer produtos duráveis e de longa duração.
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terracotta
[substantivo]

a type of fired clay that is commonly used for architectural and decorative purposes

terracota, argila cozida

terracota, argila cozida

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metal
[substantivo]

a usually solid and hard substance that heat and electricity can move through, such as gold, iron, etc.

metal

metal

Ex: Mercury is a unique metal that is liquid at room temperature , commonly used in thermometers and barometers .O mercúrio é um **metal** único que é líquido à temperatura ambiente, comumente usado em termômetros e barômetros.
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glass
[substantivo]

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

vidro, copo

vidro, copo

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .
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steel
[substantivo]

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

aço, metal duro

aço, metal duro

Ex: The ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea .O navio foi construído com **aço** para suportar as condições difíceis no mar.
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stone
[substantivo]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

pedra

pedra

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .A pedreira produz vários tipos de **pedra** para projetos de construção.
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brick
[substantivo]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

tijolo, bloco de barro

tijolo, bloco de barro

Ex: He learned how to lay bricks as part of his training in construction .Ele aprendeu a colocar **tijolos** como parte de seu treinamento em construção.
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concrete
[substantivo]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

concreto

concreto

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .O projeto de construção envolveu uma grande quantidade de **concreto** para várias estruturas.
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roofing
[substantivo]

materials that are used for building a roof

telhado,  material para telhados

telhado, material para telhados

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board
[substantivo]

a flat, long, and thin piece made of wood used for building a house, apartment, etc.

tábua, prancha

tábua, prancha

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plank
[substantivo]

a long, flat, and rectangular piece of wood or other materials, typically used in construction, flooring, or as a structural element in various applications

tábua, prancha

tábua, prancha

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clapboard
[substantivo]

a type of wooden siding made from overlapping, tapered boards, commonly used for weather-resistant and visually appealing exterior cladding in residential construction

tábua de revestimento sobreposta, revestimento de madeira sobreposto

tábua de revestimento sobreposta, revestimento de madeira sobreposto

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fiberboard
[substantivo]

an engineered wood product made from wood fibers or plant-based fibers, used in construction and furniture manufacturing for its versatility and cost-effectiveness

painel de fibras, fibra de madeira

painel de fibras, fibra de madeira

Ex: We replaced the old drywall with fiberboard, which is more resistant to moisture .
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floorboard
[substantivo]

a long, narrow plank, typically made of wood or other materials, used as a structural or decorative component in the construction of floors, providing a sturdy and visually appealing surface for walking or supporting furniture

tábua do assoalho, prancha de piso

tábua do assoalho, prancha de piso

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hardboard
[substantivo]

a dense and durable engineered wood product made by compressing wood fibers, commonly used in furniture, cabinets, and wall paneling

painel de fibra, hardboard

painel de fibra, hardboard

Ex: The designer selected hardboard for the wall panels because it is resistant to moisture and easy to clean .
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plywood
[substantivo]

a strong and versatile engineered wood product made by bonding layers of thin wood veneers together, widely used in construction, furniture, and other applications

compensado, chapa de compensado

compensado, chapa de compensado

Ex: Plywood is a popular material for DIY projects because it is easy to cut and shape .
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shingle
[substantivo]

a thin, flat piece of material, often made of wood, asphalt, or slate, that is laid in overlapping rows to cover the roof of a building, providing protection against weather elements

telha, shingle

telha, shingle

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insulation
[substantivo]

the materials that are used to cover something in order not to let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

isolamento,  isolante

isolamento, isolante

Ex: Proper insulation of the pipes prevents them from freezing during cold weather .O **isolamento** adequado dos tubos evita que congelem durante o tempo frio.
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flooring
[substantivo]

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

piso, revestimento de chão

piso, revestimento de chão

Ex: The warehouse installed industrial-grade epoxy flooring for durability in heavy traffic areas.O armazém instalou **piso** de epóxi industrial para durabilidade em áreas de tráfego intenso.
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a strong and durable construction material created by introducing internal stresses through tensioned steel tendons within the concrete

concreto protendido, betão pré-esforçado

concreto protendido, betão pré-esforçado

Ex: Pre-stressed concrete is often used for large spans in bridges because it can carry more weight without bending .
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brownstone
[substantivo]

a type of sedimentary rock, typically sandstone, that is brown or reddish-brown in color and used for constructing facades and decorative elements in buildings

arenito marrom, pedra marrom

arenito marrom, pedra marrom

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polyvinyl chloride
[substantivo]

a synthetic thermoplastic polymer widely used in various applications, including construction, plumbing, electrical insulation, and packaging, due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness

cloreto de polivinila, policloreto de vinila

cloreto de polivinila, policloreto de vinila

Ex: The construction project used PVC siding for the house, as it is both cost-effective and long-lasting.
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