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arquitectura

ar-kee-tek-TOO-rah/arkitekˈtuɾa/

“arquitectura” means “architecture” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

architecture

Also: building style
NounfA2
A high-quality colorful storybook illustration of a grand building with pillars and a dome.

📝 In Action

La arquitectura de Barcelona es famosa en todo el mundo.

A1

The architecture of Barcelona is famous throughout the world.

Me gustaría estudiar arquitectura para diseñar casas ecológicas.

A2

I would like to study architecture to design eco-friendly houses.

La arquitectura colonial se puede ver en muchas ciudades de México.

B1

Colonial architecture can be seen in many cities in Mexico.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • construcción (construction)
  • urbanismo (urban planning)

Antonyms

  • destrucción (destruction)

Common Collocations

  • arquitectura moderna – modern architecture
  • escuela de arquitectura – architecture school
  • obra de arquitectura – work of architecture

structure

Also: framework
NounfB2formal
A high-quality colorful storybook illustration of a complex wooden bridge with interlocking beams.

📝 In Action

La arquitectura de este software permite procesar datos rápidamente.

B2

The architecture of this software allows for fast data processing.

Necesitamos definir la arquitectura de la red antes de empezar.

C1

We need to define the network architecture before starting.

El libro analiza la arquitectura interna del cerebro humano.

C1

The book analyzes the internal architecture of the human brain.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • estructura (structure)
  • organización (organization)

Common Collocations

  • arquitectura de software – software architecture
  • arquitectura de la información – information architecture

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "arquitectura" in Spanish:

architecture→building style→framework→structure→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: arquitectura

Question 1 of 3

¿Cuál es el género correcto de la palabra 'arquitectura'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
arquitecto(architect (male)) — Noun
arquitecta(architect (female)) — Noun
arquitectónico(architectural) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From Latin 'architectura', which came from the Greek word 'arkhitekton', meaning 'master builder' (arkhi- meaning 'chief' and tekton meaning 'builder').

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: architectureFrench: architectureItalian: architettura

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 'u' in 'arquitectura' pronounced?

No, in Spanish, the 'u' is silent in the combination 'qui'. It is pronounced like 'kee'.

Can I use 'arquitectura' for things other than buildings?

Yes! It is very common in technology to talk about 'arquitectura de computadoras' (computer architecture) or 'arquitectura de software'.

What is the difference between 'arquitectura' and 'construcción'?

'Arquitectura' focuses on the art, design, and planning, while 'construcción' focuses on the physical act of building the structure.