How to Say “Masonry Construction” in Spanish

construcción de mampostería
/konstɾuɡθjon de mamposteɾia/from spelling rules
The English phrase "masonry construction" is translated into Spanish as construcción de mampostería.
This phrase describes a building method that uses individual units, such as ladrillos (bricks) or stones, which are bonded together with mortar or cemento (cement).

How do you pronounce it?

/konstɾuɡθjon de mamposteɾia/

Did you know?

  • The word mampostería reveals the exact method of its creation, as it is a compound of mano (hand) and puesto (placed).
  • Spanish distinguishes between mampostería (bonded with mortar) and piedra seca (dry stone), a prehistoric technique that uses no binding agent.
  • Spanish has a specific term, aparejo, to describe the pattern in which the units of mampostería are laid to ensure structural strength.

Examples in context

  • La construcción de albañilería es esencial para este proyecto
    Masonry construction is essential for this project
  • Estoy buscando un profesional en construcción de albañilería para mi nueva casa.
    I'm looking for a masonry construction professional for my new house.
  • Los trabajos de albañilería en este edificio son impresionantes.
    The masonry construction in this building is impressive.
  • Vamos a realizar una obra de albañilería en el jardín de mi abuela.
    We're going to do some masonry construction in my grandmother's garden.
  • Prefiero la construcción de mampostería para esta casa.
    I prefer masonry construction for this house.
  • La construcción de mampostería es muy duradera.
    Masonry construction is very durable.
  • Ese edificio utiliza la construcción de mampostería tradicional.
    That building uses traditional masonry construction.

Example conversation

Alejandro and Lucía are discussing plans for a new garden wall.

  1. Alejandro

    ¿Crees que deber­­amos usar construcción de mampostería?
    Do you think we should use masonry construction?
  2. Lucía

    Sí, es la mejor opción para un muro.
    Yes, it is the best option for a wall.
  3. Alejandro

    Entonces buscaré a un experto en mampostería.
    Then I will look for a masonry expert.
  4. Lucía

    Perfecto, Alejandro, así quedará mucho mejor.
    Perfect, Alejandro, that way it will look much better.

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