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How to Say "architectural" in Spanish

The Spanish word forarchitecturalis arquitectónicoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2
relating to the design or style of buildings
A detailed illustration of a grand building with tall columns and intricate arches.

Examples

El centro histórico tiene un gran valor arquitectónico.

The historic center has great architectural value.

Me encanta el estilo arquitectónico de esta catedral.

I love the architectural style of this cathedral.

Estamos estudiando el conjunto arquitectónico de la ciudad.

We are studying the city's architectural complex.

Matching the Ending

This word must change its ending to match the noun it describes. Use 'arquitectónico' for masculine (el estilo), 'arquitectónica' for feminine (la obra), and add an -s for plurals.

Placement After the Noun

In Spanish, descriptive words like this usually come after the thing they are describing, such as 'un diseño arquitectónico' (an architectural design).

The Missing Accent

Mistake:arquitectonico

Correction: arquitectónico (with the accent on the 'ó')

Confusing Noun and Adjective

Mistake:El edificio es arquitectura.

Correction: El edificio es arquitectónico. (Use 'arquitectura' for the science/art itself, and 'arquitectónico' to describe something).

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