marco estructural
/maɾko estɾuɡtuɾal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "structural frame" is translated into Spanish as marco estructural.
This phrase is used in engineering, architecture and construction to describe the load-bearing components of a structure.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of marco (frame) and estructural (structural).
How do you pronounce it?
/maɾko estɾuɡtuɾal/
Did you know?
- The word marco is a distant linguistic relative of the German 'Mark' and the Finnish 'markka', which both refer to specific historical currencies.
- In many Spanish-speaking architectural contexts, if you are referring specifically to a metal structural frame, you might hear the word perfil, which refers to the shape of the structural members.
- Beyond construction, marco is the standard word used in Spanish to describe the frame of a painting or a window.
Examples in context
- El marco estructural de la casa sostiene todo el edificioThe structural frame of the house supports the entire building
- El marco estructural de la casa es de acero.The structural frame of the house is made of steel.
- El marco estructural debe soportar todo el peso.The structural frame must support all the weight.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing the plans for a new construction project.
- JavierLucía, ¿ya diseñaste el marco estructural del edificio?Lucía, have you already designed the structural frame of the building?
- LucíaSí, Javier, terminé el plano ayer.Yes, Javier, I finished the blueprint yesterday.
- JavierPerfecto, quiero ver cómo se sostiene el marco estructural.Perfect, I want to see how the structural frame is supported.
- LucíaTe mostraré los detalles ahora mismo.I will show you the details right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estructural, marco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
