Spanish Conversation · Level 2
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Spanish word
infraestructura
Pronunciation
IPA/infɾaestɾukˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nouninfrastructure
Example
La infraestructura de transporte es eficiente.
The transport infrastructure is efficient.
More examples
¿La infraestructura social alcanza para todos los barrios?
Does social infrastructure reach all neighborhoods?
Core concept
Public facilities and physical works enabling cities and industry.
Common phrases
infraestructura social
social infrastructure
acceso a la infraestructura
access to infrastructure
infraestructura local
local infrastructure
Similar words
instalación: Single installed facility or piece of equipment set up for use.
sistema: Coordinated group of elements that work together to perform a function.
red: Interconnected lines or nodes forming a network for communication or power.
obra: Completed civil structure such as a road, bridge, or tunnel.
Definition in Spanish
Servicios, equipamientos y obras físicas que forman la base para actividades económicas y sociales, como redes de transporte y suministro.
Word origin
Formed in Spanish from infra- 'below' plus estructura 'structure', with meaning extended to the public works and facilities that make other activities possible.
Usage tips
- For non-physical supports like institutions or policies, speakers commonly use sistema or recursos rather than infraestructura.
Other meanings
- facilitiesnoun
Related words
- infraestructuralinfrastructuraladjective