Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
arquitectura
Pronunciation
IPA/aɾkitekˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounarchitecture
Example
La arquitectura de la ciudad es impresionante.
The city's architecture is impressive.
More examples
La arquitectura moderna mezcla funciones y estética.
Modern architecture mixes functions and aesthetics.
Core concept
Design principles and organization of buildings and spaces.
Common phrases
arquitectura moderna
modern architecture
estilos de arquitectura
architectural styles
Similar words
diseño: Planning of form, appearance, and function of an object or space.
edificio: Structure where people live, work, or carry out activities.
construcción: Work and process of assembling a building or infrastructure.
urbanismo: Planning and organization of a city's layout and public facilities.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de principios y técnicas para planear y realizar edificaciones y espacios habitables.
Word origin
From Latin architectūra, ultimately from Greek arkhi 'chief' + tekton 'builder', the term originally named the art and practice of planning and constructing buildings and spaces.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, arquitectura often refers to the discipline or the style of the built environment rather than a single building; when referring to one specific structure, Spanish typically uses edificio.
Other meanings
- architectural stylenoun
Related words
- arquitectoarchitectnoun