How to Say "structural" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “structural” is “estructural” — use 'estructural' when referring to the physical framework, load-bearing elements, or the underlying arrangement of a building, system, or organization.
Use 'estructural' when referring to the physical framework, load-bearing elements, or the underlying arrangement of a building, system, or organization.
Learn more →Use 'arquitectónico' when describing the artistic or design aspects related to the style, layout, or organization of buildings and urban spaces.
Learn more →es-truk-tu-RALestɾuktuˈɾal
Examples
El arquitecto revisó el diseño estructural del edificio.
The architect checked the structural design of the building.
Necesitamos un cambio estructural en la economía del país.
We need a structural change in the country's economy.
El desempleo estructural es un problema difícil de resolver.
Structural unemployment is a difficult problem to solve.
One form for both genders
In Spanish, adjectives ending in -al don't change for 'boy' or 'girl' words. Use 'un daño estructural' (masculine) and 'una reforma estructural' (feminine).
Making it plural
To make this word plural, just add -es to the end. For example, 'los problemas estructurales'.
Avoid adding -a
Mistake: “La reforma estructurala.”
Correction: La reforma estructural. (Words ending in -l stay the same regardless of gender.)
arquitectónico
Examples
El centro histórico tiene un gran valor arquitectónico.
The historic center has great architectural value.
Structural vs. Architectural Design
Learners often confuse these when talking about buildings. Remember that 'estructural' refers to the engineering and load-bearing aspects, while 'arquitectónico' refers to the aesthetic design and style. Don't use 'arquitectónico' for the engineering plan.
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