GLOSARIO DE CONSTRUCCIÓN Y
ELECTRICIDAD. 29- Albañal- Sewer, drain.
A 30- Albañil- Mason, bricklayer.
1. Abastecedor- Supplier.
2. Ábaco- Abacus
3. Abastecimiento- Supply.
4. Abatible- Hinged
5. Abollar- to dent.
6. Acabado- Finish.
7. Acanalado- Corrugate.
8. Acarrear- Carry.
9. Acarreo- Hauling.
10. Acarreos- Bed load.
11. Accesorios- Fittings.
12. Acero- Steel
13. Acero templado- tempered steel
14. Acero zincado- Galvanized steel
15. Acera- Side walk, foot walk.
10. Acondicionador- Conditioner.
11. Acotar- To mark elevation
dimensions.
12. Accionista- Stockholder.
12- Acristalar- Glazing
13. Acueducto-Aqueduct, water
system.
14. Adaptar- To fit.
14. Adaptador- Adapter.
15. Adelantar- To advance.
16. Adelante- Ahead, forward.
17. Aditamento- fixtures, fitting
accessory
18. Aditivo- Additive.
19. Adjudicar- to led (contract).
20. Administración- Manager’s office,
Management.
21. Administrador de obras-
Construction manager.
22. Adoquín- Store paving block.
23. Adosar- to lean, to push close.
24. Agua de albañal- Sewage.
25. Agua de alimentación- Feed
water.
25. Aislamiento acústico-
Soundproofing
25- Aislamiento- Insulation
25- Alabeo- Warping
26. Alambrado- Wiring.
27. Alambrar- Wire.
28-Alambre- Wire.
31- Albañilería- Masonry.
31- Alcance de obra- work scope
32- Alcantarillado- Sewerage.
33- Aleación- alloy
33- Alicatado- Wall of brick laid on
edge.
34- Alicate- Plier.
35- Aligerar- To lighter.
36- Almacén- Warehouse, storehouse.
37- Almacenador- Warehouse man.
38- Almacenar- To store, stock.
38- Aluminio lacado- Lacquered
aluminium.
38-Amaestrar- To set grounds
38- Amortiguar- to cushion
39- Ancho- Width, breadth.
39-Anclaje- Anchoring
40- Andamio- Scaffold, false work.
40 Andén- Platform
41- Anteproyecto- Preliminary design.
41- Antiderrapante- Anti-slip
42- Apretar a mano- Hand-tighten
42- Apretar excesivamente-
Overtighten
42- Apuntalar- To shore.
43- Apuntar- To take notes.
44- Arcilla- Clay.
45- Arena- Sand.
46- Árido- Aggregate.
47- Árido fino- Fine aggregate.
48- Árido grueso- Coarse aggregate.
49- Arista- Edge.
50- Armadera- reinforcement.
51- Armar- to reinforce.
51-Armadura de acero- reinforcing
steel
52- Aro- Hoop, ring.
53- Arquitectónico- Architectural.
54- Arquitectura- Architecture.
55- Arquitrabe- Beam.
56- Arriba- Above, overhead, upstairs.
57- Arriostrar- To brace. (noun,
arriostramiento: bracing)
58- Articulación- Joint, articulation.
58- Asbesto- Asbestos.
59- Asentamiento- Settlement.
60- Asentar- To set, to settle.
61- Aserrín- Sawdust.
62- Aserrío- Sawmill.
63- Asesor- Consultant, advisor.
64- Asfalto- Asphalt.
64- Atornillar- To screw
65- Avance- Advance.
66- Ayudante- Helper, assistant.
67- A prueba de humedad- Damp
proof.
B 98- Camino- Road.
68- Bajante- low water.
68- Bajante pluvial- Waste stack
68- Bajo de meseta- Under sink
69- Balaustre- Baluster.
70- Balcón- Balcony.
71- Balde (cubo) - Bucket.
72- Baldosa- Floor tile.
73-Baldosar- To lay floor tile.
73- Bañera- Bathtub
74- Baranda- Handrail, balustrade.
75- Barniz- Varnish.
76- Barnizador- Varnisher.
77- Barnizar- To varnish.
78- Barra- Bar, riel (corrugated bar).
79- Barrenas- Drill steel.
80- Barrenar- To drill.
81- Barro- Mud, clay.
82- Bastidor- Frame, bed frame.
83- Betún- Stucco.
83- Bicapa- Bilayer
84- Bisagra- Hinge.
85- Biselar- To bevel.
85- Boomer- Boomer
86- Bóveda- Vault, arch.
86- Brazo hidraúlico- Hydraulic arm
86- Brida sanitaria- sanitary briddle
87- Brillante- Bright.
88- Brocha- Brush.
88- Bromo- bromine
88- Bujardeado- Bush hammering
88- Bulón- Bolt
C
89- Cabilla- Steel bar.
90- Cable- Cable.
90- Cable alimentador- Feed wire.
91- Cadena- Chain.
91- Cadena de tapón- flapper chain
92- Caja- Box, car.
93- Cajón- Car, Body.
94- Cal- Lime.
95- Calcular- Calculate.
96- Calculista- Estimator.
97- Cálculo- Calculus, calculation.
97- Cámara fría- Cold room
99- Camión- Truck.
100- Camión plancha- Flat truck.
101- Camión de volteo- Dump truck.
102- Candado- Padlock.
103- Cantera- Quarry.
104- Cantera de arena- Sand pit.
105- Cantera de grava- Gravel pit.
106- Cantera de préstamo- Borrow pit.
106- Canto- Edge
107- Cañería- Piping, pipe.
108- Conductora- Piping, pipe.
109- Capataz- Foreman.
109-Capitel de columnas- Columms´
cap
110- Carga- Load, loading.
111- Cargar- To load.
112- Cargador- Loader.
113- Carpintería- Carpentry.(de
cierre)- closure carpentry
114- Carretera- Highway.
115- Carretilla- Wheel barrow.
115- Cartón- Cardboard.
116- Casco- Helmet.
116-Casquillo- Socket
119- Cavar- To excavate, dig.
119- Celda- Cell.
120- Cercado- Fenced.
120- Cercha- Truss.
120- Cerradero- Stricke
120- Cerradura- Lock
120- Cerrajería- Locksmith
121-Chapetón/embellecedor/florón-
Beauty fixture.
121-Chorro regulable- adjustable
stream
121- Cierre- Closure
121- Cierre basculante- Tilting lock.
121- Cilindro- Cylinder.
121- Cimentación- Foundation, footing.
122- Cimiento- Foundation.
123- Cimentar- To lay a foundation.
123- Cinta- Strip.
124- Cisterna- Tank, cistern.
125- Citara - Brick wall one brick thick.
126- Citarón- Wall two brick thick.
127- Clavo- Nail.
128- Clavar- To nail.
128- Cloro- Chlorine.
128- Codo de reenvío normal- Elbow
of regular forwarding.
128- Closet- Wardrobe
129- Cola- Glue.
130- Colgar- To hang.
130- Compuesto- Compound
131- Conducto- Conduct.
132- Conductor- Conductor.
133- Celosía- Lattice.
133- Conectivo-
Connective/disconnective
134- Construido en el lugar- Built in
place.
135- Construir- Build.
135- Contrachapa- Plywood.
136- Contratista- Contractor.
136- Contratuerca- Lockmet
137- Contrato- Contract.
138- Contratar- To hire.
139- Cordel- Cord.
140- Corniza- Cornice.
141- Corriente abajo- Down stream.
142- Corriente arriba- Up stream.
143- Corriente- Current.
144- Cortador- Cutre.
145- Cortador de cristales- Glass
cutter.
146- Cortahierro- Cutter.
147- Corta tubo- Pipe cutter.
148- Cortina- Curtain.
149- Costo- Cost.
150- Costo neto- Prime cost.
151- Costo, seguro y flete- Cost,
insurance and freight.
151- Cromado- Chromed
151- Cronograma de ejecución-
Execution critical path
152- Croquis- Sketch.
153- Cuadrilla- Gang.
154- Cubierta- cover.
154- Cubierta de tejas a 4 aguas- Hip
roofing tile cover
155- Cubo- Bucket, pail.
155-Cubretornillo- screw cover
156- Cuña- Wedge.
157- Curado- Curing.
158- Curar- To cure.
159- Curva- Curve.
159- Curvatura- curvature
160- Curva de nivel- Contour line.
D
161- Dato- Datum.
161-Decoloración- Fading
161-Defecto- imperfection
162- Depositar- Deposit.
163- Depreciación- Depreciation.
164- Depreciar- To depreciate.
165- Derechos- Taxes, rights, duties.
166- Derretido- Grout.
167- Derretido de cemento- Cement
grouting.
168- Derribar- To destroy, to demolish.
169- Derrumbe- To collapse, to
crumble.
170- Desague- Drain.
171- Desague de azotea- Roof drain.
172- Desague pluvial- Storm-water
sewer.
173- Desarmar- To dismantle.
174- Desarme- Dismantle.
175- Desbastar- To hew.
176- Desbosque- Tree cutting.
177- Desbroce- Clearing.
178- Desdrozar- To clear.
179- Descargar- To unload.
180- Desclavar- To pull nails.
180- Descorchar- to strip
181- Desmonte- Clearing.
182- Desmontar- To dismantle.
183- Desnivel- Difference of elevation.
183- Despeje Registral- Registry
Clarification
184- Desnivelarse- To get out of level.
185- Desplomo- Deviation from
vertical.
185- Despunte- Topped.
185- Depostillada- Chipped
186- Destornillador- Screw driver.
187- Destornillar- To unscrew.
188- Diámetro- Diameter.
189- Dibujante- Draftsman.
190- Dibujar- To draw.
191- Dibujo- Drawing, plan.
191-Difusor- disperser
192- Dirección- Management.
193- Director de obras- Construction
manager.
194- Diseñador- Designer.
195- Diseñar- Design.
196- Dosificación- Proportioning,
mixture.
197- Dosificar- To proportion.
198- Drenaje- Drainage.
199- Drenar- To drain.
E 224- Estría- Ridge
200- Echar- To cast.
201- Edificio- Building.
201-Eje- axis, axes (plural)
202- Elaborar- To work, elaborate.
202- Elastomérica- Elastomeric
202- Embaldosada- Tiled
203- Empalmar- To joint, splice.
203-Empaque térmico-thermal gasket
203- Empaque- Gasket
204- Empatar- To splice, joint.
205- Empotrado- Embedded, fixed.
206- Empotrar- To embed, fix to a wall.
206-Encimera- countertop
206- Encintado para fuego- Curb for
fire.
206-Enclaustrar- Enclose
207- Encofrado- framing, Forms,
planking, , formwork.
208- Encofrar- To form, plank, frame.
209- Enchapar- To veneer.
210- Endurecer- To harden.
210- Epóxica- Epoxy
211- Enrrajonar- To build a wall with
rubble.
212- Enrasar- To make a level.
212- Ensamblaje- Assembly
213- Entramado- Framework.
214- Entrepiso- Mezzanine.
215- Envigar- To seat beam.
216- Enyesado- Plastering.
217- Escala- Scale.
218- Escalera- Ladder, stair.
219- Escalera de tijera- Stepladder.
220- Escalera mecánica- Escalator
220- Escalón- Step, stair tread.
221- Escalonado- Stepped.
221- Escayola- Scagliola.
222- Escombros- Spoil.
222- Escuadra- Bevel.
222-Esmaltar- Enamel
223- Espesor- Thickness.
223- Esquinero- corner piecetr
224- Estaca- Stake.
24- Estancamiento- stagnation
224- Estanqueidad- Sealing
224- Estar- Parlor
225- Estructura de esqueleto-
Skeleton structure.
226- Etapa- Station, stage.
227- Excavación- Excavation, digging.
228- Excav. a cielo abierto- Open cut.
229- Excav. en zanja- Trench
excavation.
118- Excavadora- Excavator
230- Excavar- To excavate, dig.
231- Explanadora- Grader, scraper.
232- Expuesto- Exposed.
232- Extremo roscado- Threaded end
F
233- Factura- Bill.
234- Facturar- To bill.
235- Fachada- Façade
235-Faldón-
236- Falseado- Out-of-line.
237- Falleva- Door bolt.
238- Fatiga- Stress.
238- Ficha técnica- Technical card.
239- Fieltro- Felt.
240- Fijar- To fasten.
240-Flanco- Side
241- Flete- freight.
241-Fluxómetro- flowmeter
242- Fortalecer- To strengthen.
242- Fragar- Forge
242-Fuga- Escape
243- Fundir- To cast.
G I
244- Galvanizado- Galvanized
244- Gancho- Hook.
245- Golpe- Blow.
246- Golpear- To strike.
246- Grapa- Staple
247- Grampa- Clamp, clip.
247-Granito- granite
248- Granulometría- Floor/soil texture.
249-Gravilla- Grits.
250- Grieta- Crack.
250-Grifería- Stock of bibbs
250-Grifo- Faucet
251- Grúa- Crane.
252- Gualdera- Stair string.
253- Guataca- Hoe.
H 278- INSERTAR- Insert.
254- Hacha- Axe.
254- Hembra- Pin.
254- Hendedura- Crack
254- Hermeticidad- Tightness
255- Herrajes- fittings, Builders
Hardware.
256- Herramientas- Tools, wrench
256- Hidrófugo- Waterproofing
256- Hidromasaje- Hydrotherapy
257- Hilada- Layer.
257- Hinchar- To bulk
258- Hoja.- Leaf, sheet.
258-Holgadura- Free movement
259- Hondo- Depth.
260- Hormigón- Concrete.
261- Hormigón armado- Reinforced
concrete.
262- Hormigón pobre- Lean concrete.
263- Hormigón prefabricado- Precast
concrete.
264- Hormigonera- Concrete mixer.
265- Hueco- Hollow, cavity.
266- Humedad- Humidity, moisture,
dampness.
267- ILUMINAR- To Light.
268- ILIMINACIÓN- Illumination,
lightning.
269- IMPERMEABILIZACIÓN-
Waterthigtness
271- IMPERMEABLE- Watertight.
272- IMPREVISTOS- Contingencies.
273- IMPUESTO- Tax.
274- IMPUESTO SOBRE VENTAS-
Sales tax.
275- IMPUESTO SOBRE LA RENTA-
Income tax.
276- INCLINACIÓN- slope, Inclination
277- INGENIERÍA- Engineering.
277-INODORO- toilet
277- INOXIDABLE- Stainless
279- INSTALADOR- Erector.
280- INSTRUMENTO- Instrument.
281- INSTRUMENTO DE DIBUJO-
Drafting instrument.
281- INTERCOLUMNIO- Inter columm
282- INTERRUPTOR- Switch,
interrupter.
283- INVERSIÓN- Investment,
inversion.
284- INVERSIONISTA- Investor.
285- INVERTIR- To invest, invert.
286- INYECCIÓN- Grouting, injection.
287- IZAR- To hoist.
288- IZAJE, IZAMIENTO- Hoisting.
J
289- JAMBA- Jamb.
289- JARDINERA- Window box
290- JEFE DE CUADRILLA- Squad
boss, gang boss, chief of party.
291- JEFE DE CONSTRUCCIÓN-
Construction manager.
292- JEFE DE TALLER
293- JUNTA DE CONSTRUCCIÓN-
Construction joint.
294- JUNTEAR- To fill joint, To splice.
K 319- LOSA- Slab, floor tile, flagstone.
295- KILÓMETRO- Kilometer
296- KILOMETRAJE- Distance in
kilometers.
L
297- LADERA- Hill side.
298- LADRILLO- Brick.
299- LADRILLO AL HILO- Stretcher.
300- LADRILLO A TIZÓN- header.
301- LÁMINA- Sheet plate.
302 LÁMPARA- Lamp.
302- LATIGUILLO- Hose
302- LATÓN- Brass.
302- LATÓN NIQUELADO- Nickel-
plated brass.
303- LAVABO- Washbasin.
303- LAVAMANOS- Washstand
304- LECHADA- Grout.
305- LECHADA DE CAL- Milk of lime,
white wash.
305- LUÍQUIDO IMPRIMANTE- Primer
liquid.
306- LEVANTAR- To lift, to elevate, to
hoist.
307- LEVANTAR UNA TOPOGRAFÍA-
To make a topographical.
308- LICENCIA- License, permit.
309- LICENCIA PARAEDIFICAR-
Building permit.
310- LICITACIÓN- Bidding.
311- LICITADOR- Bidder.
312- LICITAR- To take a bid, to bid in
competition.
313- LIENZA- Metallic tape.
314- LIJA- Sandpaper.
315- LIJADORA- Sander, sandpaper
machine.
316- LIMA- File.
316- LIMPIEZA DE TERRENO- Land
cleanning
316- LOCALIZACIÓN- Location
317- LODO- Mud, sludge.
318- LONGITUD- Length, longitude.
320- LOSAR- To tile.
321- LOSETA- Floor tile, small slab.
321- LUCERNARIO- Skylight
322- LUCETA- Skylight.
322- LUMINARIA- Light
LL
323- LLANA- Trowel, mason’s float.
323-LLAVE ECONOMIZADORA-
Water saving key
324- LLENAR- To fill.
325- LLEVAR- To carry.
326- LLEVAR A CABO- To carry out,
execute.
M
327- MACADÁN- Macadam.
327- MACHO- Box.
328- MACIZAR- To fill in.
329- MACISO- solid
329- MADERA- Wood, lumber, timber.
330- MADERA DURA- Hardwood.
331- MADERA EN PIE- Standing
lumber.
332- MADERA EN ROLLO- Logs.
333- MADERA LAMINADA- Plywood.
334- MAESTRA- Main.
334- MALEABILIDAD- Malleability
335- MALLA- Mesh.
336- MAMPARA- Screen.
337- MAMPOSTERÍA- Stonework,
masonry.
337- MANETA- Handle
338- MANTO FREÁTICO- Water
bearing stream.
339- MARCO DE PUERTA- Door buck,
door frame.
340- MARCO DE VENTANA- Window
frame.
341- MARGEN DE SEGURIDAD-
Safety margin.
342- MÁRMOL- Marble.
343- MARQUESINA- Marquee
343- MARTILLAR- To hammer
344- MARTILLO- Hammer.
345- MARTILLO NEUMÁTICO-
Jackhammer, air hammer.
346- MARTILLO CINCEL- Chipping
hammers.
347- MASILLA- Putty, mastic.
47- MATERIA PRIMA- Raw material.
348- MÉNSULA- Bracket.
349- MESETA- Plateau, table land.
350- METRO- Rule, scale.
351- METRO DE CINTA- Cloth tape.
352- METRO PLEGABLE- Folding rule.
352- METROS CUADRADOS- Square
meters
353- MEZCLA- Mortar, mixture.
354- MEZCLA A MANO- Hand mixture.
355- MEZCLADO EN SITIO- Mix in
place.
356- MEZCLADORA AMBULANTE-
Traveling mixer.
357- MEZCLADORA CAMIÓN- Truck
mixer.
358- MEZCLAR- To mix.
358- MICROLOCALIZACIÓN-
Microlocalization
358- MILIPULGADA- Mil.
359- MILLA- Mile.
360- MIRA- Level road.
361- MOLDES- Forms.
362- MOLDES HECHO EN OBRAS-
Forms built in place.
363- MOLDEADO- Forming.
364- MOLDURA- Moulding.
364- MONOCAPA- Monolayer
365- MONTADOR- Installer.
366- MONTAJE- mounting.
367- MONTAR- To mount.
367- MONTANTE- Stud.
368- MORTERO- Mortar.
369- MORTERO HIDRÁULICO-
Cement mortar.
370- MOSAICO- Mosaic, floor tile.
371- MOTOBOMBA- Pump and engine.
372- MOTOTRAILLA- Tractor scraper
373- MOTONIVELADORA- Motor
grader.
374- MOVIMIENTO DE TIERRA-
groundbreaking
375- MUEBLES PARA BAÑOS-
Plumbing mixtures.
376- MUESTRA- Sample.
377- MURETE- Light wall.
378- MURO- Wall.
378- MUROS DE CONTENCIÓN-
Retaining wall
378-MURO DE CARGA- Load bearing
wall.
N
379- NERVADO- ribbed
379- NIPLE- Nipple.
380- NIVEL- Grade, level.
381- NIVEL DE ALBAÑILERÍA-
Mason’s level.
382- NIVEL CON PLOMADA-Plumb
level.
383- NIVEL DE MIRA- Rod level
384- NIVELACIÓN- Levelling, grading.
385- NIVELAR- To level, to run level, to
grade.
386- NUDO- knot.
O
387- OBRA- Work, job, project.
388- OBRA DE TIERRA- Earthwork,
dirt moving.
389- FALSA OBRA- False work.
390- OBRERO- Worker, workman,
labourer.
391- OFERTA- Offer.
392- OFICIAL- Official, journeyman.
393- OPERADOR- Operator.
394- OPERAR- To run.
395- OPERARIO- Workman.
395- OQUEDAD- Cavity.
396- ORILLA DE ACERA- Curb.
397- ORILLA DE CAMINO- Road side.
397- ORTAGONALIDAD- Orthogonality
398- OXIACETILENO- Oxyacetylene.
399- OXIDACIÓN- Oxidation, rust.
400- OXIDAR- To rust, oxidize.
P to bore, to puncture.
401- PAGO- Payment.
402- PAGO ANTICIPADO- Advanced
payment.
403- PAGO APLAZADO- Deferred
payment.
404- PAGO AL CONTADO- Cash
payment.
405- PAILERÍA- Boiler shop.
406- PAILERO- Boiler maker.
407- PALA- Shovel.
408- PALANCA- Lever.
409- PALEAR- To shovel, to pound.
409-PANDEO- Buckling
409- PANEL- Panel.
409- PAÑO- Panel
410- PAÑOL- Storeroom.
410- PAPEL DE TECHO- Roofing
paper.
410- PAPEL TAPIZ- Wall Paper
411- PARED- Wall.
412- PARED DE CARGA- Shear wall.
413- PARED DIVISORIA- Partition wall.
414- PARED ENCHAPADA- Veneer
wall.
415- PASADOR- Pin
415- PASAMANO- Handrail.
416- PASO A NIVEL- Grade crossing.
416- PATINEJO- shaft
417- PATIO- Yard.
418- PAVIMENTAR- To pave.
419- PAVIMENTO- Pavement.
420- PAVIMENTADORA- Paving mixer.
420- PEATONAL- Pedestrian
421- PEDESTAL- Pedestal, Truss
shoe.
422- PELDAÑO- Step, tread.
422- PELÍCULA- Thin layer
423- PENDIENTE- Grade, slope.
424- PERALTO- Rise, height.
425- PÉRDIDA- Loss.
426- PERFIL- Profile, section.
427- PERFILAR- To shape, to form.
428- PERFORACIÓN- Drilling, boring.
429- PERFORADORA- Drill, rock drill,
pneumatic drill.
430- PERFORAR- To drill, to perforate,
430- PERMEABILIDAD AL AIRE- Air
permeability
431- PERNO- Bolt.
432- PERNO DE ANCLAJE-
Foundation bolt.
433- PERNO DE ANILLO- Ring bolt.
434- PERNO ROSCADO- Screw bolt.
435- PERSIANA- Venetian blind,
Window, slatted shutter.
436- PERSONAL- Personal, crew.
437- PESTILLO- door latch, Bolt.
438- PICAR- To pick, to break.
439- PICO- Pick.
440- PICOLETE- Staple.
441- PICOLORO- Stillson wrench.
442- PIE- Foot.
443- PIE DE CABRA- Pinch bar,
crowbar.
443- PIEDRA ANGULAR- Cornerstone
444- PILASTRA- Pilaster, counter fort.
445- PILOTE- Pile.
446- PINTAR- To paint.
447- PINTURA DE AGUA, AL
TEMPLE- Cold water Saint.
448- PINTURA ANTIHÚMEDA- Damp
proof Paint.
449- PINTURA
IMPERMIABILIZADORA- Damp
proofing Paint.
450- PINZA- Pliers, pincers.
451- PIPA DE RIEGO- Watering cart.
452- PISO- Floor. Edificación- Storey.
453- PISÓN- Tamper, ram.
454- PISONEO- Camping.
455- PISTOLA DE CEMENTO- Cement
gun.
456- PISTOLA NEUMÁTICA- Jack
hammer.
457- PLACA- screen, plate, late, slab,
sheet.
457- PLAN MAESTRO- Master plan
458- PLANCHA- Steel plate, steel
sheet.
459- PLANCHUELA- Steel flat.
460- PLANCHEAR- To plate.
461- PLANEAR- To plan, to outline.
461- PLANEIDAD- Flatness
462- PLANO- Plan, drawing, map,
blueprint.
463- PLANO ACOTADO- Dimensioned
drawing.
464- PLANO DE EJECUCIÓN-
Working drawing.
465- PLANO DE UBICACIÓN- Location
plan.
466- PLANTA ALTA- Upper floor or
story.
467- PLANTA HORMIGONERA-
Mixing plant.
468- PLAZO- Time, period.
469- PLEGABLE- Folding.
469- PLENO- Plenum.
470- PLIEGO- Folder, sheet, cover.
470- PLATAFORMA- Deck
471- PLOMERÍA- Plumbing.
472- PLOMERO- Plumber.
472- PLOMO- Lead
473- PLUMA DE AGUA- Water tap.
474- POLVO- Powder, dust.
475- POLVO DE PIEDRA- Stone dust.
476- PÓRTICO- Portico, porch, little
gate, mill bent.
476- PORTACABLE- Cable hanger.
476- PORTANTE- Bearing.
477- POSTE- Post, pillars, pole.
478- POSTE DE ALUMBRADO-
Lamppost.
479- POSTE DE TELÉGRAFO-
Telegraph pole.
480- POSTE DE INDICACIÓN- Road
sign.
481- POZO- Well.
482- PREMEZCLADO- Premixed.
583- PREFABRICADO- Prefabricated.
583- PREFUNDIDO- precast
584- PRÉSTAMO- Borrow pit, borrowed
fill, loan.
584- PRESILLA- Clip
585- PRESUPUESTAR- To estimate, to
budget.
586- PRETIL- Parapet, railing.
587- PRORROGA- Extension of time,
renewal.
588- PROYECTAR- To design, to
project.
589- PROYECTISTA- Designer.
590- PROYECTO- Design, plan,
project.
590- PROYECTO DE
ARQUITECTURA- Architectural Project
590- PROYECTO BÁSICO DE
INTERIORES- Basic Project for
Interiors
591- PROYECTO DE EJECUCIÓN-
Detailed design.
592- PUERTA DE BISAGRA- Hinged
door.
593- - PUERTA DE CORREDERA-
Sliding door.
593- PUERTA CORTA FUEGO- door
against fire.
593- PUERTA DE EVACUACIÓN-
Emergency exit.
594- - PUERTA DE REJILLA- Slat
door.
595- - PUERTA DE VAIVEN- Double
swing door.
596- - PUERTA LISA- Sanitary door.
597- - PUERTA PERSIANA- Slat door.
598- - PUERTA VIDRIERA- Glass
door.
599- PULGADA- Inch.
600- PULIDORA- Polisher.
601- PULIR- To polish, to finish.
602- PUNTAL- clear height
604- PUNTILLA- Brad, narrow lace
edging, dagger.
605- PUNTILLA FRANCESA- Finishing
nail.
R
606- RAIZ- Root.
607- RAJAR- To split, to crack.
608- RAJÓN- Rubble stone, plum.
609- RAMA- Branch, bough.
610- RAMAL- Branch, arm.
611- RAMPA- Ramp, slope, cramp.
612- RANURA- Groove, slot.
613- RANURAR- To groove, to slot.
614- RAPIDÉZ- Speed.
615- RASANTE- Grade line, subgrade.
616- RASAR- To grace, to skim.
617- RASPAR- To scrape, to scratch,
to grace.
618- RASTRA- Rake, drag, harrow,
track, trail.
619- RASTRILLO- Rake, hackle,
hatchel, flax comb.
620- RAYAR- To groove, to scratch.
621- REBAJAR- To cut down, to lower,
to diminish, to rebate.
621-REBORDE- Bead
621-REBOSADERO- overflow pipe
622- RECEBO- Roal, gravel, binder.
623- RECORTAR- To cut.
624- RECORTE- Cutting.
625- RECUBRIMIENTO- Coating, lap,
covering.
626- RECUBRIR- To cover, to overlap,
to coat.
627- RECUPERAR- To recover, to
recuperate.
628- RECURSOS- Resources,
petitions.
629- RECHAZAR- To reject, to refuse,
to repel, to drive back.
630- RED- Net, network, system,
netting.
631- RED CLOACAL- Sewer system.
632- REDONDO- Round.
632- REFLECTANTE- Reflective
633- REFORZAR- To reinforce, to
strengthen.
634- REFUERZO- Reinforcement.
635- REFUERZO NEGATIVO-
Negative reinforcement.
635-REGADERA- Shower
635- REGISTRO- borehole
636- REGLA- Ruler, scale, Rule.
637- REJA- Grate, grating, grille,
plowshare, colter.
637- REJILLA- Rack, Screen, grating,
lattice.
637- REJILLA COLECTORA- Trash
rack
638- REHABILITAR- To recondition, to
renote.
639- REHINCHAR- To fill, to backfill.
640- RELACIÓN- Relation, ratio,
account.
641- RELLENO- Backfilling, filling,
earth fill.
642- REMACHAR- To rivet, to clinch.
643- REMACHE- Rivet, clinching.
644- REMATAR- To finish, to end.
644- REMATE- Final.
644- REMODELACIÓN- Reinvention
645- REPELLAR- To plaster.
645- REPISA- Shelf
646- REPICAR- To roughen with a pick
or hammer and chisel.
647- REPLANTEAR- To lay out.
648- REPLANTEO- Laying out.
649- RESANAR- To patch and point, to
retouch.
649- RESINA- Resin
649- RESISTENCIA AL
INTEMPERISMO- Resistance to
weathering
649-RESISTENCIA ANTICORROSIVA-
Corrosion resistence
649- RESISTENCIA A LA FLEXIÓN-
Bending resistance,- A LOS GOLPES
(shock-),- A LA ABRASIÓN (Abrasión-)
650- RESISTENTE- Resistant, strong,
hardy.
651- RESTAURADOR- Restorer.
652- RESTAURAR- To restore.
652- RETENEDOR DE FALLEVA- Bolt
retainer.
652- RETALLE- Offset.
652- RETICULADO- Framework
652- RETRACCIÓN- Retraction.
653- RETROEXCAVADORA- Back
shovel, back digger.
654- REVESTIR- To line, to surface, to
cover, to coat, to face.
655- REVESTIMIENTO- coating, lining,
covering
656- REVOQUE- Stucco, plaster.
657- REVOQUE RÚSTICO- Rough
plaster.
658- RIOSTRAR- To brace, to stay.
658-ROCIADOR- Spray
658- RODAPIÉ- Baseboard.
659-RODILLO- Roller.
660- ROLLIZO- Log, stocky, cylindrical.
661- ROMPER- To break, to tear.
662- ROSCA- Thread, coil, spiral, turn,
twisted roll.
663- ROSCA CORRIDA- Nipple.
664- ROSCAR- To thread.
665- ROSCADOR- Threading machine.
665- ROZAR- To rub
665- RUGOSO- Rough
S 693- SOPLETE SOLDADOR- Welding
666- SABALETA- Flashing.
667- SACAR- To pull out, to take away,
to pull up, to take out, to extract, to
remove, to bring out.
668- SACAR UNA MUETRA- To take a
sample.
669- SACO- Sack, bag.
670- SALIDA- Outlet, output, exit.
671- SALIDA DE ALBAñAL- House
connection to sewer.
672- SALIDA DE BAñO- Bathrode
673- SALIDEROS- Leakage.
674- SALITRE- Saltpetre.
675- SALPICAR- To splash, to sprinkle.
676- SALPIQUE- Splash, sprinkle.
676- SALTILLO- Bridge wall.
677- SECAR- To dry, to wipe dry, to get
dry, to wither.
677- SEGURIDAD ANTIROBO-
Security against theft.
677-SELLO- seal
677-SELLANTE- Sealer
678- SELLADO- Sealing, sealed,
closed, finished up.
678- SELLADOR- Sealant
679- SELLAR- To seal, to close, to
finish up.
679- SEÑALIZACIÓN- Signage
680- SERRUCHAR- To saw.
681- SERRUCHO- Handsaw.
681-SEMIMATE- semi-matt
682- SOBRECARGAR- To overload, to
overburden, to overcharge, to
surcharge.
683- SOBRECARGA- Overload, extra
load, overcharge, surcharge.
684- SOGA- Rope, cord.
685- SOLADURA- Seal coat.
686- SOLADOR- Paver.
687- SOLDADOR- Welder.
688- SOLDAR- To weld, to solder.
689- SOLDADURA- Welding, soldering.
690- SOLERA- Wall plate.
691- SOLICITAR- To solicit, to ask for,
to apply for.
692- SOPLETE- Torch, blowpipe.
torch.
694- SOPLETE CORTADOR- Cutting
torch.
695- SOPORTE- Support, bearing,
standard, rest, base, stand.
696- SÓTANO- Cellar, basement.
697- SOTERRAR- To burry, to put
under ground, to hide away.
697- SOTERRADO- Underground
698- SUBSANAR-To repair, to correct,
to overlook.
699- SUCCIONAR- To suck.
700- SUCCIONADOR- Sucker.
701- SUELO- Ground, floor, soil,
bottom, land, flooring.
702-SUSTRATO- Substrate
T
702- TABICAR- To wall up, to partition,
to close up, to shut up.
703- TABICA- riser.
704- TABIQUE- Thin wall, partition wall,
partition.
705- TABIQUERÍA- partition.
706- TABLA- Board.
707- TABLERO- Panel, (electricidad) -
switchboard.
708- TABLILLA- Slat.
709- TALADRAR- To bore, to drill, to
pierce, to perforate.
710- TALADRO- Drill, auger, drill press.
711- TALUD- Slope.
712- TALLER- Shop, workshop.
713- TAMIZ- Sieve, screen.
714- TAMIZAR- To screen, to sieve.
715- TAPA- Cover, cap, lid, top.
716- TAPAJUNTA- Splice plate.
717- TAPAR- To cover.
718- TAPIAR-To wall up, to wall in, to
close up.
719- TAPON- Stopper, cork, cap, plug,
bung.
720- TAPONEAR- To plug, to stop up.
721- TARIFA- Rate, tariff, fare, price
list.
722- TARRAJA- Threading machine.
723- TARUGO- Wooden pin, wooden
plug.
724- TASADOR- Appraiser.
724- TASA DE RENOVACIÓN DE
AIRE: air renewal rate
725- TÉCNICA- Technique.
726- TÉCNICO- Technician.
727- TECHADO- Roofing, roof
covering.
728- TECHADO ARMADO- Built up
roofing.
729- TECHADOR- Roofer.
730- TECHO- Ceiling, roof.
731- TECHO A 4 AGUAS- Hip roof.
732- TECHO A DOS AGUAS- Peak
roof.
733- TECHO A UNA AGUA- Single
pitch roof, lean to roof.
734- TECHO (CIELO) RASO- Flat
ceiling.
735- TEJA- Roofing tile, shovel hat.
736- TEJA DE BARRO- Clay tile.
738- TEIPE ELÉCTRICO- Insulating
tape.
739- TEJADO- Roof.
740- TEJADOR- Tiler.
741- TENAZAS- Cutters, pliers.
741- TENSIÓN- Stress
742- TERRAPLÉN- Earth fill,
embankment, platform, rampart,
earthwork.
743- TERRENO DE RELLENO- Filled
ground.
743- TÍMPANO- Sprandle wall
744- TIRADOR DE PUERTA- Door pull.
744- TIRADOR ABATIBLE-
Descending handle
745- TIRAFONDO- Word screw.
745-TOLVA- Hopper
746- TOMACORRIENTE- Wall outlet.
746- TONELAJE- Tonnage
747- TORNILLAR- To bolt.
748- TORNILLO- Screw, bolt.
749- TORNILLO DE MARIPOSA-
Thumbscrew.
750- TORNILLO DE PRESIÓN-
Setscrew.
751- TORNILLO PARA METALES-
Machine screw.
752- TRACTOR DE RUEDAS- Rubber
tire tractor.
753- TRAGALUZ- Skylight, cellar
window.
754- TRAGANTE DE PISO- Floor
drain.
755- TRAILLA- Scraper.
756- TRANSPORTAR- To carry, to
transport.
757- TRANSPORTE- Transport,
transportation.
758- TRAZAR- To lay out, to plan, to
design, to outline, to trace, to plot.
759- TRONCO- Log.
760- TUBERÍA- Pipe line, piping.
761-TUBERÍA CONDUCTORA- Line
pipe.
762- TUBERÍA ALIMENTADORA-
Feeder pipe.
763- TUBO- Pipe, tube.
U
764- UBICACIÓN- Location, site.
765- UBICAR- To locate.
766- UNION- Double ring, union.
767- URBANISMO- City planning.
768- URBANISTA- City planner.
768-URINARIO- Urinary
769- UTILIDAD- Utility, profit
770- UTILIDADES- Profits, utilities.
V
771- VACÍO- void
771- VAGÓN- Car, wheel borrows.
772- VALORAR- To appraise, to value.
773- VÁLVULA- Valve.
773- VÁLVULA DE
LLENADO/DESCARGA- Fill/flush valve
774- VALLA- Fence, barrier, barricade,
railing, hindrance. Z
775- VANO- span, Opening in a wall. 803- ZAGUÁN- Vestibule, hallway.
776- VASO- Basin. 804- ZANJA- Trench, ditch.
776- VASO DE CIMENTACIÓN- 805- ZANJADORA- Ditcher, trenching
Foundation vessel. machine, trench digger.
776-VÁSTAGO- Rod 806- ZANJEAR- To trench, to dig.
777- VENTANA ABISAGRADA- 807- ZAPATA- Shoe, footing.
Hinged window. 808- ZAPATA DE CIMENTACIÓN-
778- VENTANA PIVOTE- Pivoted Bearing shoe.
window. 809- ZARANDA- Screen, sieve.
779- VENTANA DE GUILLOTINA- 810- ZARANDEAR- To screen, to
Sash Windows. sieve.
780- VENTANA SALEDIZA- Bay 811- ZÓCALO- Baseboard, Base of
window. wall, socle, socket.
781- VENTANAL- Large window, 812- ZUNCHO- Band, hoop.
church window, picture window.
782- VENTILADOR- Fan, ventilator.
783- VENTILADOR ASPIRADOR-
Exhaust fan.
784- VENTILAR- To ventilate, to air.
784- VENTOSA- Vent
785- VIA- Route way, road.
786- VIAJE- Trip, journey, travel.
787- VIBRACIÓN- Vibration.
788- VIBRADOR DE EJE FLEXIBLE-
Flexible shat vibrator.
789- VIBRADOR DE PLATAFORMA-
Platform vibrator.
790- VIDRIO- Glass.
791- VIGA- Beam, girder, rafter.
792- VIGA CANAL- Channel iron.
793- VIGA DE CELOSÍA- Lattice girder.
794- VIGUETA- Small beam, small
girder.
794-VINÍLICO- Vinyl
795- VISTA- View.
796- VISTA DE ARRIBA- Top view.
797- VISTA LATERAL- Side view.
797-VITRAL- Stained glass
798- VOLADIZO- Projecting, projection.
799- VOLTEO- Dumping.
800- VOLTEAR- To dump.

801- YACIMIENTO- Bed, field, deposit.

802- YESO- gypsum, Plaster cast.
MINISTERIO DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
INSTITUTO DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
“ARMANDO MESTRWE MARTÍNEZ”
MANZANILLO-GRANMA.
MINIDICCIONARIO DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN EN
INGLÉS.

AUTOR: Lic. Pedro Manuel Fernández Mesa.

CURSO 2005-2006.

“Año de la Alternativa Bolivariana para las Américas”.