Spanish word

maqueta

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈketa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmodel

Example

¿Has visto la maqueta del museo?

Have you seen the model of the museum?

Illustration for maqueta (model)

More examples

Mi sobrino construyó una maqueta para la feria escolar.

My nephew built a model for the school fair.

Core concept

Architectural or museum miniature showing detailed context.

Common phrases

  • ver la maqueta

    see the model

  • la maqueta del museo

    the model of the museum

  • maqueta a escala

    scale model

Similar words

modelo: Model that illustrates an object's appearance or how it functions as a sample.
miniatura: Small, detailed model that reproduces a real object in reduced size.
réplica: Faithful copy that matches an original object's shape and finer details.
prototipo: Preliminary model for testing a new design or product concept.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto en escala que representa escenas, paisajes o construcciones para exposición o enseñanza, mostrando detalles y contexto en pequeño formato.

Word origin

The word derives from French maquette, and in Spanish maqueta names a miniature used to show design details and context in exhibits or instruction.

Usage tips

  • Speakers often specify 'a escala' or a ratio (for example 'a escala 1:100') when describing a maqueta, which signals a built physical model rather than a conceptual modelo.

Opposites

Related words

  • maquetarbuild a modelverb
  • maquetaciónmodel makingnoun
  • maquetadormodel makernoun

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