English–Spanish
“beam” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiɣa/
Example
La viga está agrietada y hay que repararla.
The beam is cracked and needs to be repaired.
How to say “beam” in Spanish
“Beam” in Spanish is viga.
Long horizontal structural member that supports and distributes roof or floor loads.
Example sentences with viga
En la casa que visitamos había vigas vistas y nos gustó el estilo.
In the house we visited there were exposed beams and we liked the style.
Tips for using viga
- When specifying which beam is meant, speakers often add a qualifier such as viga maestra for the main beam or viga de madera to indicate material.