Spanish Conversation · Level 25
89 words
Spanish word
viga
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiɣa/
Meaning
- feminine nounbeam
Example
La viga está agrietada y hay que repararla.
The beam is cracked and needs to be repaired.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Long horizontal structural member that supports and distributes roof or floor loads.
Common phrases
vigas vistas
exposed beams
viga de madera
wooden beam
reparar la viga
repair the beam
Similar words
trabe: Heavy horizontal structural member that spans long distances to carry building loads.
vigueta: Thin, closely spaced horizontal member that supports floor or roof loads over short spans.
cercha: Triangular framed assembly that distributes and supports roof loads across a span.
Definition in Spanish
Miembro estructural colocado horizontalmente entre apoyos, destinado a soportar y repartir el peso de techos o forjados.
Word origin
From Latin via Old Spanish, viga denotes a long horizontal beam used to support and distribute loads and the diminutive suffix -eta forms vigueta for smaller members.
Usage tips
- 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.
Other meanings
- crossbeamnoun