Glossary work under construction

Everth Fonseca
Oscar Gómez
José Manuel García

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Instructor Nelson Valderrama

Barrancabermeja
Night Shift
2023
 GLOSARY

N° INGLES ESPAÑOL INGLES IMAGEN

1 Sidewalk Acera Longitudinal
area of the
road, elevated
or not, intended
for pedestrian
traffic and
prohibited for
vehicular
traffic.
2 Collection of Acopio de gathering the
materials materiales necessary
materials for
the execution
of the work.

3 Adhesion in Adherencia en It is the

concrete concreto resistance to
slip developed
between the
concrete and
the rods.
4 Additives Aditivos are chemicals
that are added
to concrete at
the mixing
stage to modify
some of the
properties of
the mix that
should never be
considered a
substitute for
good mix
design, good
workmanship
or the use of
good materials.
5 Cobblestones Adoquines: is a rectangular
shaped stone
or block used in
the
construction of
pavements.

6 Aggregates Agregados: is a granular

material (sand,
gravel, crushed
stone or slag)
used with a
cementitious
medium to
form concrete
or hydraulic
mortar. It can
be used in its
natural state or
crushed,
according to its
use and
application.
7 Scaffolding Andamio is an auxiliary
structure or
temporary
construction
that can be
used to build
anything from
towers to
footbridges or
bridges.
8 Work log Bitácora de obra: is an important
instrument in
the control and
supervision of
work, it is used
to make notes,
it is a book or
notebook that
contains the
format with the
necessary
specifications
required in a
work.

9 Ridge roof Caballete The crowning

element or
horizontal edge
of a roof
construction
element, which
separates the
water and
protects the
element.
10 Gravel Cascajo considered
waste from a
construction
process, it is
ideal for reuse
in the
construction of
sidewalks.

11 Ground cbr CBR de suelo is a soil

parameter that
quantifies its
resistance
capacity as
subgrade,
subbase and
base in
pavement
design.

12 Column Columna are that

support in
vertical and
elongated form
whose mission
is to support
the weight of
the structure to
be built.

13 Compaction Compactación: It is the

procedure of
applying energy
to loose soil to
eliminate
empty spaces,
thus increasing
its density and
consequently,
its bearing
capacity.
14 Dome Cúpula is an
architectural
element used
to cover a
circular, square,
polygonal or
elliptical space
by means of
semicircular,
parabolic or
ovoid arches,
rotated with
respect to a
central
symmetry
point.

15 Formwork Encofrado Formwork is

the system of
temporary or
permanent
molds used to
shape concrete
or other similar
materials
before setting.

16 Gavion Gavión is a structure

made of metal
mesh with a
rectangular
"basket" shape,
in which rocks
are stacked for
multiple
purposes.
17 Geotechnics Geotécnica is the branch of
geology that
deals with the
application of
geological
principles in the
investigation of
the natural
materials.

18 Granulometry Granulometría It is the particle

size distribution
of an
aggregate. To
know the size
distribution of
the particles
that make up a
sample of
aggregate, they
are separated
by sieves.

19 Yarn Hilada series of ashlars

or bricks that
are placed next
to each other at
the same
height on a
horizontal
surface. The
superimposed
courses form
the walls.
20 Waterproofing Impermeabilización is the process in
which materials
that prevent
the passage of
water, i.e.,
waterproofing,
are installed or
applied. These
installations are
mostly carried
out on roofs
and facades,
since they are
the ones that
suffer the
strongest and
most frequently
the impact of
rain.
21 Facing brick Ladrillo caravista is that which is
manufactured
to be placed
without
covering both
in exteriors and
interiors of the
building. Of
different sizes
and colors
depending on
the materials
and additives
used, it can
have a
decorative
function in
addition.
22 Bidding Licitación It is a
process participatory
process that
seeks to
acquire better
purchasing
conditions for a
particular
project or work.
It is a
competition
among
suppliers, to
award the
acquisition or
contracting of a
good or service
required by an
organization.

23 Labor Mano de obra It is a direct

type of work in
which the
employee must
perform their
jobs with effort
and
demonstrate
their skills in
the area of
construction of
movable and
immovable
property.
24 Masonry Mamposteria traditional
construction
system that
consists of
erecting walls
and facings
through the
manual
placement of
the elements or
materials that
compose them
(called
mampuestos),
which can be
characterized
by being with
or without
carving.
25 Confined Mampostería the walls are
masonry confinada built of bricks
and fixed with
mortar formed
in columns,
reinforced from
the ground
with beams
fixed and filled
with concrete.

26 Structural Mampostería They are buildings

of structures such
masonry estructural as houses,
buildings, towers,
etc. These
structures are built
with masonry
elements, pieces or
materials in a vertical
position, fixed with
mortar, mostly
cement, and
internally reinforced
with metal bars for
strength.
27 Pavement Pavimento: is a heterogeneous
structure of soils and
natural rocks, which
the engineer takes,
processes and
transforms, to form
resistant layers that
as a whole, support
loads that will be
transmitted by
vehicles and
subjected to the
natural agents of the
region, throughout.

128 Pulley Polea A grooved wheel,

which rotates
around an axle,
and through
whose channel a
rope, steel cable
or chain slides. It
is used to lift
weights to
different heights.

29 Flooring Solado The screed is a

non-structural
element that
consists of
placing a layer of
plain concrete
(without
reinforcement) or
thin mortar (5 to
10 cm) at the
bottom of the
footing
excavations.

30 Slope Talud: A slope in

construction is a
slope that
registers the face
of a wall or
surface. This
element allows
the wall to resist
the pressure
exerted by the
earth behind it.
31 Embankment Terraplén
In civil
engineering, an
embankment is
the earth that is
used to fill in a
terrain to raise its
level and form a
suitable support
plane for a
construction site,
also used to build
a road or a
defensive
structure.
32 Topography Topografía: Qué estudia la
topografía? La
topografía es la
rama de la
ciencia que
describe, a nivel
físico, la
superficie de la
Tierra y estudia
sus
características y
accidentes.
geográficos.
Asimismo,
establece los
métodos para
llevar a cabo
dichas
descripciones.

33 Skylight Tragaluz:
skylights make
the most of
natural light and
increase the
brightness of the
space. They also
help to create a
fresh atmosphere
and (as already
mentioned)
increase the
feeling of
spaciousness.
34 Emptying Vaciado: This prevents
cracks and
fissures from
forming, helping
the concrete to
reach the
specified
strength.

35 Beam Viga are very strong

structural
elements that
form the
skeleton of
architectural
buildings, to
support the
roofs and
secure the
structure.

36 Zapata Zapata is a type of

shallow
foundation,
which can be
used in
reasonably
homogeneous
soils of medium
to high
compressive
strength. They
consist of a
wide concrete
prism placed
under the pillars
of the structure.
37 Plinth Zócalo tis function is
constructive,
functional and
decorative, and it
can complete the
aesthetics of your
home.
Structurally, the
skirting board is a
strip of wood,
ceramic,
porcelain or other
materials that is
placed flush with
the floor at the
bottom of the
walls.
38 ladder Escalera de mano Is a portable
device
consisting of
two parallel or
slightly
convergent
pieces joined at
intervals by
crosspieces
and used to
raise or lower a
person from
one level to
another.

39 drainage Desague A drain or

plumbing drain is
the primary
conduit for
unwanted water
or liquid waste to
be conveyed
either to an area
where it will be
reused (but
collected in a
tank) or to
sewers and
stormwater
pipes where the
waste is
discharged for
release.
40 wheelbarrow Carretilla A small handcart,
usually single-
wheeled, with a
box to place the
load in and, at
the back, two
poles to steer it
and two feet on
which it rests,
used on
construction
sites to move
earth, sand and
other materials.
41 balcony Balcon An open area of
a house from
which the view
can be enjoyed

42 bricklayer Albañil a construction

professional
responsible for
laying and joining
bricks, pre-cut
stone, cement
blocks and other
types of building
blocks to build
walls,
foundations,
partitions,
arches, drains
and other
structures.
43 tool Herramientas is an instrument
that enables
certain work to
be carried out.
These objects
were designed to
facilitate the
performance of a
mechanical task
that requires the
use of a certain
amount of force.
Screwdriver,
pliers and
hammer are
tools.

44 Level Nivel tool used to

determine the
horizontality or
verticality of a
surface,
structure or
element.

45 Chisel Cincel cincel Masonry

chisels are usually
heavy, with a
relatively blunt
head that wedges
and breaks, rather
than cuts. Often
used as a
demolition tool,
they can be
mounted on a
hammer drill,
jackhammer or
hammered by
hand, usually with
a heavy hammer
of three pounds or
more.
46 Tiles Baldosas Tile made of clay
and cement, used
to finish floors and
walls.

47 ceramic pegante para product made of

ceramica fine sand, latex,
adhesive
cement, mainly
used to glue
ceramics.

48 Stucco Estuco Stucco is a

decoration
technique mainly
used to decorate
walls and ceilings
with the aim of
achieving an
aesthetic and
elegant finish.
49 Formalettes Formaletas Wooden
framework with
which a beam or
any piece of
concrete is
constructed.

50 Clear sky cielo razo constructive

element located at
a certain distance
from the ceiling. It
is generally made
of prefabricated
pieces of plaster,
PVC, aluminum or
steel, supported
and fixed by a
metal structure.
51 Spatula espatula A flat, flexible steel
blade, finished in a
slightly rounded
shape, with a
handle, which was
used to mix the
colors on the
painter's palette.
Spatulas are used
in restoration to
apply putty and
stucco in gaps.

52 Safety Helmet casco de seguridad Its main purpose is

to protect the
operator's head
against various
shocks and risks of
a mechanical,
thermal, electrical,
etc. nature.
53 metal trowel llana metalica The trowel is a tool
used in masonry,
consisting of a flat,
smooth, metal
surface held by a
handle.

54 wood trowel llana de madera The trowel is a tool

used in the
planning process,
consisting of a flat,
smooth, metallic
surface held by a
handle. Depending
on the shape of
the flat surface,
there are several
types: toothed,
round.

55 Hand wash Lavamanos sink to the

basin container into
which water is
poured for
personal hygiene.
Originally made of
stone,
earthenware

56 flexometer flexometro metal tape

measure that is
wound under
pressure inside a
specific container.
57 Baton porra Hammer with
equal heads and a
long, somewhat
flexible handle,
which can be
operated with
both hands at the
same time

58 Plumb plomada An instrument

consisting of a
cylindrical or
conical metal
weight that is
attached to the
end of a rope so
that the rope,
pulled by the force
of gravity, points
to the vertical line.

59 Trowel palustre is a tool used in

the masonry
formed by a metal
sheet of triangular
shape, held by a
wooden handle.
60 Shovel pala Hand tool used to
excavate or move
materials with
relatively small
cohesion.

61 Paint roller Rodillo de pintura It consists of a

roller of absorbent
material that
rotates on an axis
depositing the
paint on a certain
surface.

62 Dump truck volqueta It is used to

transport heavy or
bulky loads.

63 Sand sifter cernidor de arena A sand sifter is

nothing more than
a machine that
performs the
function of a sieve,
used to separate
powders, or in this
case sand, of
different
thicknesses, i.e.
from large to small
grains, depending
on the application
for which the sand
is to be used.
64 eternit roof teja de eternit The Eternit tile is
tile the solution for
roofs of all types of
construction that
require an
economical and
versatile roof.

65 air compresor de aire The Compressor is

compressor a machine that
supplies air at high
pressure and thus
provides power to
pneumatic tools
and drills.

66 Electric generador electrico An electrical

generator generator is any
device capable of
maintaining an
electrical potential
difference
between two of its
points by
transforming
mechanical energy
into electrical
energy.
67 Nail gun pistola de clavos A nail gun is a tool
used to drive nails
into wood or other
material. It is
usually driven by
compressed air

68 Screw Tornillo the screw is a

simple machine
that derives
directly from a
metal part and
always works in
association with a
threaded hole.
Basically it can be
defined as an
inclined plane
wound on a
cylinder,

69 Long drill bit Broca larga It is used to drill

the inside of parts
or equipment.
Super long drill bit:
Used to drill the
walls of houses in
order to introduce
cables

70 Double socket Tomacorriente doble It has two inputs

for electrical
appliances. It is UV
resistant. It has
open terminals for
quick installation.
71 Stakes Estacas To ensure rooting
and sprouting of
the stake, it is
advisable to leave
two or three buds
at the base of the
stake, which will
then be covered
with the substrate.

72 Electrowelded Malla electrosoldada he electrowelded

mesh mesh is ideal for
keeping concrete
blocks compact
and is used in
construction so
that structures can
support more
weight.
73 Water Lija de agua Preparing surfaces
sandpaper for paint
application

74 Deoxidizer Desoxidante A deoxidizer is an

acid solution for
conditioning
oxidized ferrous
surfaces and
removing rust
from them.
75 Laser level Nivel laser A laser level is an
electronic
surveying and
construction tool
used to determine
levelness in a
horizontal plane by
illuminating the
area with a laser
line when
mounted on a
tripod.

76 Copper cable Cable de cobre The shape of the

cable has been
developed in such
a way that it allows
the transmission of
electrical energy in
the most optimal
way possible.

77 Porcelain tile Porcelanato Porcelain tile is a

ceramic product
used as a floor and
wall covering.

78 SAND arena The material

consisting of small
mineral grains
detached from the
rocks and
accumulated on
beaches,riverbanks
or forming a layer
on a terrain.
79 A tool used for
Hammer Martillo pounding or driving
nails.

80 A tool used for turning

Screwdriver destornillador screws.

A tool used for

gripping and turning
81 Wrench Llave inglesa nuts or bolts

A tool used for

82 Pliers Alicates gripping and
manipulating objects.

83
Tape measure Cinta métrica A flexible ruler used
for measuring
distances.

84 Drill taladro A tool used for making

holes in various
materials.
85 Saw sierra A tool with a toothed
blade used for cutting
through materials.

86

Level nivel A tool used for

determining if a
surface is horizontal or
vertical.

87 Chisel cincel A tool with a sharp

blade used for cutting
or shaping wood or
stone.

88 Screw tornillo A threaded fastener

used with a
corresponding tool like
a screwdriver.

89) nail puntilla A thin pointed metal

pin used for fastening
objects together.
90 pencil lapiz A writing instrument
with a graphite or
colored core

91 ruler regla A straight measuring

instrument with
marked units of
length.

92
sander lijadora A power tool used for
smoothing surfaces
using abrasion

93 clamp sargento A device used for

holding objects tightly
together.

A tool used for

94 file lima removing small
amounts of material
from surfaces.

95 paintbrush pincel A brush used for

applying paint or other
coatings.
97
trowel llana flat-bladed tool used
for spreading and
shaping materials like
cement or plaster.

98
stapler grapadora A device used for
fastening sheets of
paper together with
staples.

99
Glue gun Pistola de A device that melts
pavimento and applies adhesive.

100 Wire cutters Cortador Pliers used for cutting

alambre wire or cables.

A horizontal structural
101 bean viga element that carries
the load from the
upper parts of a
building to the
columns or walls
below.
 A vertical structural
102 column columna element that provides
support to the
building and transfers
loads to the
foundation

A flat, horizontal
103 slab losa surface that forms the
floors or roofs of a
building.

A vertical structure
104 wall pared that separates or
encloses spaces within
a building.

105 The top covering of a

roof techo building that protects
it from weather
elements.

106 A series of steps that

allow vertical
stairs escaleras movement between
different levels of a
building.
107 An opening in a wall
window Ventana that allows light and
air to enter a building.

108 A hinged or sliding

door Puerta barrier that provides
access to a building or
a room within a
building.

109
facade fachada The exterior face or
front of a building

110 These plans show the

Architectural Planos overall layout and
Plans arquitectónicos design of the building,
including the floor
plans, elevations, and
sections.

111
Structural Planos These plans provide
Plans estructurales details about the
structural components
of the building, such
as columns, beams,
and foundations

112) These plans illustrate

Electrical Planos the electrical layout,
Plans electricos including the
placement of outlets,
switches, lighting
fixtures, and wiring
113) Plumbing Planos de
Plans plomería These plans show the
layout of the plumbing
system, including
pipes, fixtures, and
drainage.

These plans outline

114 HVAC Plans Planos de the heating,
ventilacion ventilation, and air
conditioning system of
the building, including
ductwork and
equipment locations.

Fire Protection Planos de These plans depict the

115 Plans protection fire safety features of
contraincendio the building, such as
fire alarms, sprinkler
systems, and
emergency exits.

116) crane grua A large machine used

for lifting and moving
heavy materials on a
construction site.

117 A heavy machine used

excavator excavadora for digging and moving
large amounts of
earth, rocks, and other
materials
118 Concrete hormiguera A device used for
mixer mixing cement, sand,
gravel, and water to
create concrete

A powerful tractor-like
119 Bulldozer Bulldozer machine equipped
with a large blade
used for pushing and
leveling materials on a
construction site.

Backhoe Retroexcavadora A type of

120 excavating
equipment
with a digging
bucket on the
back and a
loader bucket
on the front.

121 Jackhamme Martillo motorized tool

neumátic used for
breaking hard
surfaces, such
as concrete or
asphalt.

122 Scaffolding Andamio A temporary

structure used
to provide
support and
safe access for
workers at
elevated
heights during
construction.
123 Concrete pum Bomba de A machine
concret used to
transfer liquid
concrete to
the desired
location on a
construction
site.

124 Cement mixe Camión A truck

mezclador de equipped with
cemento a rotating
drum for
transporting
and mixing
concrete.

125 Crane Camión grua truck with a

trucCrane crane
truck mounted on
its back for
lifting and
moving heavy
materials.

126 Vibrating plate Compactador machine used

vibratori to compact
soil, gravel, or
other
construction
materials by
vibrating
them.

127 Power trowe Helicóptero A machine

with rotating
blades used to
smooth and
finish concrete
surfaces.
128 Carpentier Carpintero Works with
wood and
performs tasks
such as cutting,
assembling and
repairing
wooden
structures
129 Plumber Plomero Installs and
repairs water
and sewage
piping systems

130 Electrician Electricista Installs and

repairs electrical
systems, such as
wiring, switches
and lights

131 Welder Soldador Joins metal parts

by the
application of
heat and fusio
132 Roofer Techador Installs and
repairs roofs,
using materials
such as shingles,
sheeting or
waterproof
membranes
133 Painter Pintor Paints and
decorates
surfaces, both
interior and
exterior

134 Concrete Trabajador de Mixes, pours.

worker concreto
and shapes
concrete in the
construction of
structures

135 Heavy Operador de Heavy machinery

equipment maquinaria
operato pesada operator:
Handles
machinery such
as excavators,
loaders, cranes,
etc
136 Concrete Hormigón composite
material made
up of cement,
aggregates,
water, and
additives that
hardens over
time.
137 Steel Acero A strong alloy
of iron and
carbon,
commonly
used for
structural
support and
reinforcement.

138 Bricks Ladrillo Rectangular

blocks made
of clay or
concrete, used
for building
walls and
structures.

139 Wood Madera A natural material

derived from trees,
used for framing,
flooring, and finishing.

140 Glass Vidrio A transparent

or translucent
material used
for windows,
doors, and
facades.

141 Tiles Azulejos Flat, thin

pieces of
baked clay or
other
materials used
for covering
surfaces such
as floors,
walls, and
roofs.
142 Asphalt Asfalto A dark, sticky
substance
used for road
surfacing and
waterproofing
roofs.

143 Insulation Aislamiento Materials such

as fiberglass,
foam, or
cellulose used
to prevent
heat loss or
gain in a

144 Plaster Yeso mixture of gypsum,

sand, and water used
for coating walls and
ceilings

145 Cement Cemento A binding

agent used in
concrete and
mortar to hold
the other
materials
together.
146 Roofing Cubierta Materials such
as shingles,
tiles, or metal
sheets used to
cover the roof
of a building.

147 Reinforcement Refuerzo Steel bars or

mesh used to
strengthen
concrete
structures,
such as
columns and
beams.

148 Paint Pintura A liquid

coating
applied to
surfaces for
protection and
decoration.

149 Drywall Tablero de yeso Panels made

of gypsum and
paper used for
interior walls
and ceilings.

150 Plumbin Fontanería Pipes, fittings, and

fixtures used for water
supply, drainage, and
sanitation systems.