“A GLOSSARY BASED

ON
ENGINEERING TERMS”

CUBAS
FERNANDEZ ANGHY ESTHER
 PRESENTACION

English has helped me a lot to be able to have a little

more knowledge about this topic since it is very
important with the globalization that our country is
having, and now English has become a working tool,
and this course I'm glad to have a little more
knowledge about English which will help me a lot.
 Adoben
/əˈdoʊbi/

Adobe

Definition: Alluvial clay of coarse texture that is found in the arid regions of America, is a
hard and cohesive material that allows to work as a constructive element, loses its
properties when saturated with water, which is why it is not recommended for foundations.

Example: My uncle builds adobe houses.

AFFIRMED
/ əˈfɜːmd/
Afirmado

Definicion: Compacted layer of natural granular material or processed specific congradation that directly
supports the charges and stresses of the transit. Must possess the appropriate amount of cohesive fine material
that allows the particles to be bound together. It works as a road surface on roads and truck paths
Example: And there is not much left to affirm the road.
 Anglen
/ˈæŋgl/
Ángulo
Definition: Indefinite portion of plane limited by two lines that start from the same point or
by two planes that start from the same line and whose opening can be measured in
degrees.

Example: I have to find out what the angle formed by these two lines measures.
 Beacon
/ ˈbiːkən/
Baliza
Definition: It is a marked object, used to indicate a geographical location or a situation of potential danger. In
topography, the verb balizar is used to refer to the action of
locate a site in relation to others, easily applicable, which ensure that you can find it later
Example: My friend studies civil engineering, this one that has topography and they have asked for a
beacon.

Basen
/beɪs/

Base

Definition: Bottom of an object or a body that may or may not be part of it and that
generally serves as support and support.

Example: The building fell down because it had problems in its base.
 Beamn
/biːm/
Viga
Definition: Rigid architectural element, generally horizontal, designed to support and
transmit the transversal loads to which it is subjected to the support elements.

Example: The beam supporting the ceiling was structural as well as decorative.
 Cementn
/səˈmɛnt/

Cemento

Definition: It is a binder material that reacts to contact with water, is composed of lime,
silica, aluminum oxide and iron oxide, is the most used binder in construction and thanks
to technology there are several types of cement depending on the needs of the work to be
built.

Example: The house is going to tarrajear with

cement.

Ceramicn
/səˈræmɪk/

Cerámica

Definition: Element that is used for decorative and utilitarian purposes. It is obtained from a
material called clay, which is kneaded and molded to give it the desired shape, then it is
exposed to heat so that it reaches rigidity.

Example: Something went through the middle

of the ceramic wall.
 Chiseln
/ˈʧɪzl/
Cincel
Definition: Tool for hammering a stone, metal and wood hammer consisting of a steel bar
with a finished end on a wedge-shaped edge; it is used putting this end on what you want
to work and hitting with the hammer from the opposite end.

Example: The bricklayer split the brick in two with a chisel and a hammer.

Cobble
/ ˈkɒbl/
Adoquin

Definicion: Carved stone, concrete or other material in the form of a prism for the pavement.
Example: My uncle's company uses cobblestone.
 Cylindern
/ˈsɪləndər/
Cilindro
Definition: Geometric body formed by a curved and closed lateral surface and two parallel
planes that form their bases; especially the circular cylinder.

Example: The engineer ordered to fill the water cylinder to use it in the concrete mix.
 Demolitionn
/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/
Demolición
Definition: Process by means of which a building or standing construction is planned to be
pulled down or destroyed in a planned manner.

Example: The demolition of the houses was surrounded by a strong controversy.

Drywalln
/draɪwɔl/
Panel de yeso
Definition: Element built with plaster and plastic, used in the construction for the division of
environments and ceiling.

Example: Steven divided the large room into two small rooms using drywall.
 Employer

/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/
Empleador

Definition: Employer refers to an individual to provide a personal service under

his / her dependence, in exchange for payment of a salary or remuneration.

Example: In an industry you need cleaning personnel, either an employee for

production, or also for supervision.

EMPTYED
/ ˈɛmptid /
Vaciado
Definition: Placement of concrete or concrete, in the formwork.
Example: In the work there is a staff that is responsible for the emptying
 Flatadj.
/Flæt/

Plano

Definition: It is a graphic representation made with technical media of a surface without

making a projection.

Example: The engineer uses plans for its

construction
.

Foundationsn
/faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
Cimentación
Definition: Set of structural elements of a building whose mission is to transmit their loads
or elements supported on it to the ground, distributing them so that they do not exceed
their admissible pressure or produce zonal loads.

Example: We will use concrete for the foundations of the building.

Graveln
 /ˈgrævəl/
Grava
Definition: Crushed stone used to build roads and highways, to make concrete, etc.

Example: Before the road was dirt, but now it is gravel and better driving.
 Harnessn
/ˈhɑːnɪs/
Arnés
Definition: Clamping devices intended to prevent and stop people falling, Arranged on the
body of these to hold it during and after a fall.

Example: For safety in the construction of buildings it is necessary that workers wear a
helmet and a harness.

HELMETm
/’helmIt/

Casco

Definition: Object of very resistant material and generally hemispherical shape that
adjusts to the head to protect it from possible injuries or blows.

Example: It is dangerous to ride a motorbike without a helmet.

Highwayn
 /ˈhaɪˌweɪ/

Carretera

Definition: Way of communication, generally interurban, projected and constructed

fundamentally for the circulation of motor vehicles.

Example: According to the plans, this highway is straight.

HOSE f
/houz/

Manguera

Definition:

transport water from one place to another

Example:

The hose didn’t work.

 Landn
/Lænd/
Suelo
Definition: Surface on which it is stepped on generally covered with some material to make
it smooth and resistant.

Example: The city council has declared the park as land that is open for development.

LEVELf
/’level/

Nivel

Definition:

It is an instrument used to corroborate the horizontality or verticality of an element.

Example:

My grandpa works in construction and uses level.

 Limen
/laɪm/
Cal
Definition: White alkaline calcium oxide, obtained from the calcination of limestone, is used
by mixing it with water and pigments to prepare paints or mixing it with sand to prepare
mortars.

Example: In the adobe building they used lime to paint walls and facades.
 Nailn
/neɪl/
Clavo
Definition: Small piece of metal, long, thin, with head on one side and tip on the other,
which serves to nail things, hang things from it or for ornamental purposes.

Example: The other side of the hammer is used to remove the nail from the wall.
 Partitionn
/pɑːˈtɪʃən/
Tabique
Definition: Thin wall; especially the interior wall of a house that does not support loads and
serves for the division of the space of the rooms.

Example: We took down the partition between the two bedrooms to make one big
bedroom.

Pavementn
/ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavimento

Definition: It is the horizontal base of a certain construction that supports people, animals
or any piece of furniture.

Example: The pavement of this road is in terrible conditions.

 PLIERS
Alicates

Definition:

It is a hand tool, used to bend, cut or fasten.

Example:
My mom uses pliers to break a wire and help my dad in his job.

Plumb linen
/plʌm laɪn/
Plomada
Definition: Instrument composed of a cylindrical or conical metal weight that is attached to
the end of a rope so that it is tensioned by the force of gravity, point to the vertical line.

Example: When the construction worker placed the plumb line on the wall, he noticed it
wasn't completely vertical.
 Pondn
/pɒnd/
Estanque
Definition: Small cavity of water, natural or artificial, used daily to provide irrigation, raise
fish, swim, etc., or purely for ornamental purposes.
Example: He threw a rock into the pond and observed the ripples that formed.

Postn
/pəʊst/
Poste
Definition: Wood, stone or column that is placed vertically to serve as a support or signal.
Example: There was no electricity when the light post fell.

Pulleyn
 /ˈpʊli/
Polea
Definition: Mechanism to move or lift heavy things that consists of a suspended wheel,
which rotates around an axis, with a channel or throat at its edge where a string or string is
passed.

Example: With the pulley it was possible to lift the weight and reduce human effort.

Quarryn
/ˈkwɔri/
Cantera
Definition: A mining operation, generally in the open, in which industrial, ornamental or arid
rocks are obtained.

Example: Several tons of granite are extracted every year from the quarry.

Right footn
 /raɪt fʊt/
Pie derecho
Definition: Vertical support made of wood or iron, isolated or forming part of a framework.

Example: The right foot was placed between the soleras for the support.

Rodn
/rɒd/
Varilla
Definition: Long and thin bar, usually made of metal or wood, that forms the framework or
structure of an object.

Example: A long steel rod is the base of the columns of a construction.

Sandn
 /Sænd/

Arena

Definition: Matter consisting of small grains of ore detached from the rocks and
accumulated on beaches, riverbanks or forming a layer on a ground.

Example: The sand on the beaches of Cancun is white.

Scaffoldn
/ˈskæfəld/
Andamio
Definition: Removable frame constituted by metal boards and plates and tubes that are
temporarily lifted under a roof or attached to a wall to climb to high places and to work on
its construction or repair, paint walls, etc.

Example: Workers should wear a helmet before going up a scaffold.

 SCALER m
/’skeIle/

Escalimetro

Definition: Rule used to measure at various scales

Example: The teacher asked me for a scale to work with it.

SCREWDRIVER m

/’skru’draive/

Destornillador

Definition: It is a manual tool used to clamp or loosen small screws.

Example: I borrowed the screwdriver from a friend of mine.

Shoveln
 /ˈʃʌvəl/
Pala
Definition: Tool for digging, collecting and moving materials, especially soft or pasty such
as sand or earth, consisting of a flat piece of metal, wood or plastic, rectangular or
trapezoidal, with more or less rounded edges, and usually somewhat concave, which It is
subject to a long handle.

Example: I need a bigger shovel to remove the sand

from the door.

Sketchn
/skɛʧ/
Boceto
Definition: Scheme or project that contains only the main features of an artistic or technical
work.

Example: Before talking about the project let's show the boss an outline.
 Skylightn
/ˈskaɪlaɪt/
Tragaluz
Definition: Small window open on the top of a wall, next to the roof.

Example: We opened up the skylight on the roof to brighten the stairs.

Subcontractor

/sʌb.kənˈtræk.tər/

Subcontratista
Definition: A business or person that carries out work for a company as part of
a larger project.

Example: Assign a job to a person for a large project.

 Tilingn
/ˈtaɪlɪŋ/
Alicatado
Definition: Coating made with tiles on a wall or other surface.

Example: The tiling work on the bathroom floor is finished.

To shore upv
/tuː ʃɔːr ʌp/
Apuntalar
Definition: To prop up a thing to reinforce it or to prevent it from collapsing.

Example: When you shore up the roof with iron bars, you ensure the structure will not
collapse.

Transportn
/ˈtrænspɔːt/
 Transporte
Definition: Movement that a person, object, animal or natural phenomenon can do from
one place to another.

Example: The engineer had to take care of the transportation of the materials.
 Walln
/wɔl/

Muro

Definition: Vertical constructions to enclose space, retain soil or store materials, commonly
formed of masonry or reinforced concrete, are rigid elements and must withstand minor
lateral forces to ensure their stability, structurally designed to support vertical loads.

Examples: They built the wall of the building very thick and strong.

Wheelbarrown
/ˈwiːlˌbærəʊ/
Carretilla
Definition: Small vehicle formed by a container with a front wheel and two parallel bars to
grab and push it, which is used to transport heavy materials at close range.

Example: The bricklayer brought the wheelbarrow full of

bricks.
 WIRE
/’Waier/

Alambre

Definition: Thin thread that is obtained by stretching the different

metals according to the property of ductility they have to all types

Example:The column is supported with wire

Workn
/wɜrk/

Obra

Definition: Abbreviation or abbreviation of real estate engineering and architecture.

Examples: It was paid in full for the work on

the project.
 WORK ACCIDENT n

/ wɜːk, æk.sɪ.dənt/

Accidente de Trabajo

Definition: It is a sudden event that happens due to cause or occasion of work

and that produces damage to the worker's health.

Example: These accidents can result in injury, fracture, burn, etc.

Workforce n / Personal / wɜːk.fɔːs

Definition: The people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or
area or in a particular company.

Example: To perform some jobs the workforce is indispensable.