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How to Say "structural" in Spanish

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estructural

/es-truk-tu-RAL//estɾuktuˈɾal/

adjectiveB1general
Use 'estructural' when referring to the physical framework, load-bearing elements, or the underlying arrangement of a building, system, or organization.
A colorful storybook illustration showing the internal wooden frame of a simple house being built.

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

adjectiveB2general
Use 'arquitectónico' when describing the artistic or design aspects related to the style, layout, or organization of buildings and urban spaces.

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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