Architecture

Definition of oculus

Oculus is a term that is not included in the dictionary developed by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The concept, however, is frequently used in the field of architecture. Within this field, the term oculus refers to the rounded hole that is created in a building with the intention of allowing air to enter […]

Definition of wall

A wall is a wall that is built for defensive purposes. Its purpose is to protect a specific space or territory. For example: “The last emperor of this dynasty was the one who decided to build a wall to protect the fertile lands of the region”, “To protect the castle, the king built a three-meter wall […]

Definition of wall

Determining the etymological origin of the term “wall” takes us back to Latin. It comes from the word “murus,” which can be translated as “exterior wall.” A wall is a construction that divides or delimits a space. The term is often used as a synonym for wall, rampart or wall, depending on the context. For example: “Three […]

Definition of bridge

A bridge is a structure that allows a watercourse, a chasm, or other space to be crossed. The term comes from the Latin word pons. The bridge allows people and/or vehicles to pass over things that would otherwise be impossible to cross. For example: “Authorities announced that a new bridge will be built […]

Definition of burial

Burial is a term associated with the verb to bury. This action consists of taking something under the surface to hide it or to allow it to develop buried. For example: “The authorities announced that next year they will begin the works of burying the railway”, “The floods are occurring because the burying of the stream was not done […]

Definition of pyramid

Pyramid is a term that originated in Ancient Greece and came to Latin as pyramis. It is said that the word was used to name a meal made from flour, which had a pyramidal appearance. Within the field of geometry, a pyramid is known as a body that has triangles […]

Definition of floor

Floor is a concept with multiple uses. It can refer to the ground or pavement that forms the base of a structure (such as a house or other type of building). For example: “I am going to have to clean the floor again because it got stained with sauce”, “The child slipped and hit his head on the floor”, […]

Definition of armchair

An armchair is a type of chair. This type of furniture has a design that allows the user to rest their arms and a backrest that has a certain inclination. Unlike other furniture with arms, the armchair is not too wide. The most common use of the term is linked to living rooms […]

Definition of bunker

Bunker is an English term that, in its original sense, referred to the coal deposit present in a ship. In the German language, the concept began to be used to name the place that provides protection against an attack. This last meaning is the one that is included in Spanish in the word búnker. We understand by búnker or […]

Definition of bungalow

Determining the etymological origin of the term bungalow leads us to the conclusion that it is an Anglo-Hindu word. It is the result of “bangala”, a Hindi word meaning “Bengal-style house”, which was used by the English, adapting it, until it gave form to the word that concerns us now. […]