types:
bloque
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
cono
any cone-shaped artifact
cubierta,
envoltura
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
creación
an artifact that has been brought into existence by someone
excavación
a hole in the ground made by excavating
tejido,
tela
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
servicio
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
encarte
an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted
utillaje
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
capa
single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
acolchamiento,
relleno
artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort
juguete
an artifact designed to be played with
lámina
a flat artifact that is thin relative to its length and width
esfera
any spherically shaped artifact
banda,
tira
artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
superficie
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
camino,
vía
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
peso
an artifact that is heavy
adorno,
ornamento
a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
hangar
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
yunque
a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
abertura
an man-made opening; usually small
arabesco
an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
columnata
a structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns
área
a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function
arte
the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
bayeta
a bright green fabric napped to resemble felt; used to cover gaming tables
faja
a thin flat strip of flexible material that is worn around the body or one of the limbs (especially to decorate the body)
corro
a strip of material attached to the leg of a bird to identify it (as in studies of bird migration)
batik
a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted
batista
a thin plain-weave cotton or linen fabric; used for shirts or dresses
correaje
the material of which belts are made
tabla,
tablero
a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose
punto de libro
a marker (a piece of paper or ribbon) placed between the pages of a book to mark the reader's place
ladrillo
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
puente
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
velarte
a closely woven silk or synthetic fabric with a narrow crosswise rib
velarte
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
brocado
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
bucarán
a coarse cotton fabric stiffened with glue; used in bookbinding and to stiffen clothing
edificio,
inmueble
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
complejo
a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
escribano
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
pastilla
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
calicó
coarse cloth with a bright print
cerámica
an artifact made of hard brittle material produced from nonmetallic minerals by firing at high temperatures
gasa
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
calza,
calzo,
cuña
a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
clásico
a creation of the highest excellence
indumentaria
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
baño,
capa
a thin layer covering something
escarapela
an ornament (such as a knot of ribbon or a rosette) usually worn on the hat
espira,
rosca,
voluta
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
columnata
structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
columna,
pilar
a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
contenedor
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
pana
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
hilada
(construction) a layer of masonry
grapa
a strip of metal with ends bent at right angles; used to hold masonry together
crespón
a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
cretona
an unglazed heavy fabric; brightly printed; used for slipcovers and draperies
cojín
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
damasco
a fabric of linen or cotton or silk or wool with a reversible pattern woven into it
guardia
a structure used to defend against attack
camisolín
a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt
zanja
a long narrow excavation in the earth
muñeca
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
ficha de dominó
a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
autocine
any installation designed to accommodate patrons in their automobiles
cornisamento,
cornisamiento
(architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the columns between a capital and the roof
establecimiento
a public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
exportación
commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
fibra
a leatherlike material made by compressing layers of paper or cloth
franela
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
piso,
planta
a structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale
calzado
covering for a person's feet
acogida
a public facility to meet for open discussion
fular
a light plain-weave or twill-weave silk or silklike fabric (usually with a printed design)
friso
a heavy woolen fabric with a long nap
moblaje,
mueblaje
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
gabardina
a firm durable fabric with a twill weave
gárgola
an ornament consisting of a grotesquely carved figure of a person or animal
gro
a silk or silklike fabric with crosswise ribs
ferretería
instrumentalities (tools or implements) made of metal
espinapez
a twilled fabric with a herringbone pattern
orificio
an opening deliberately made in or through something
viviendas
structures collectively in which people are housed
imbricación,
solapamiento
covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles)
herramienta
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
empeine
the part of a shoe or stocking that covers the arch of the foot
decoración,
decorado
decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
buscapiés,
traca
plaything consisting of a toy figure with movable joints that can be made to dance by pulling strings
caleidoscopio,
calidoscopio
an optical toy in a tube; it produces symmetrical patterns as bits of colored glass are reflected by mirrors
caqui
a sturdy twilled cloth of a yellowish brown color used especially for military uniforms
cometa
plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string
pomo
an ornament in the shape of a ball on the hilt of a sword or dagger
laminado
a sheet of material made by bonding two or more sheets or layers
atracadero
structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods
acollador
(nautical) a line used for extending or fastening rigging on ships
carga
weight to be borne or conveyed
observatorio
a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
contrapeso
a weight added to the scale to reach a required weight
albañilería
structure built of stone or brick by a mason
matriz,
original
an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made
membrana
a thin pliable sheet of material
monumento
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
mina
excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
mohair
fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
vaciado
a decorative strip used for ornamentation or finishing
moqueta
a thick velvety synthetic fabric used for carpets and soft upholstery
botarga
a multicolored woolen fabric woven of mixed threads in 14th to 17th century England
morón
structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
parteluz
a nonstructural vertical strip between the casements or panes of a window (or the panels of a screen)
gargantilla
decoration worn about the neck (fur piece or tight necklace) as an ornament
red
an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals
mercería
(usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items
encerado,
hule
cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
pisapapeles
a weight used to hold down a stack of papers
divisor,
separador
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
pasaje,
paso
a way through or along which someone or something may pass
vereda
a way especially designed for a particular use
percal
a fine closely woven cotton fabric
cantera
a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate
plancha
a sheet of metal or wood or glass or plastic
luna
glass formed into large thin sheets
casita,
corral,
teatro
plaything consisting of a small model of a house that children can play inside of
poliéster
any of a large class of synthetic fabrics
taco
plaything consisting of a toy gun that makes a popping sound
popelín
a ribbed fabric used in clothing and upholstery
salida
any structure that branches out from a central support
protección
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
obras públicas
structures (such as highways or schools or bridges or docks) constructed at government expense for public use
balsa
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
rayón
a synthetic silklike fabric
remaque
creation that is created again or anew
reps
a fabric with prominent rounded crosswise ribs
representación
a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
lona,
loneta
a strong fabric (such as cotton canvas) used for making sails and tents
satén
a cotton fabric with a satiny finish
raso,
satén
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
pantalla
a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
sirsaca
a light puckered fabric (usually striped)
offset
structure where a wall or building narrows abruptly
alcantarillado
facility consisting of a system of sewers for carrying off liquid and solid sewage
zapa
a smooth crisp fabric
tachuela
(nautical) a line (rope or chain) that regulates the angle at which a sail is set in relation to the wind
refugio
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
cara,
lado
an extended outer surface of an object
letrero,
muestra
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
seda
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
tirador
a plaything consisting of a Y-shaped stick with elastic between the arms; used to propel small stones
espiral,
voluta
ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
estadio
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
taco
block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race
estación
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
estela
an ancient upright stone slab bearing markings
cliché,
estarcido,
matriz,
plantilla
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
relleno
padding put in mattresses and cushions and upholstered furniture
superestructura
structure consisting of the part of a ship above the main deck
sistema
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
tafetán
a crisp smooth lustrous fabric
cinta
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
tartán
a cloth having a crisscross design
osito de peluche,
peluche
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
garganta
an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep
hilera
one of two or more layers one atop another
puntera
the part of footwear that provides a covering for the toes
tapa,
tejadillo
covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
esponja,
felpa
any of various fabrics (linen or cotton) used to make towels
torre
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
sirga
(nautical) a rope used in towing
tracería
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
crucero,
transepto
structure forming the transverse part of a cruciform church; crosses the nave at right angles
tweed
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
utilidad
a facility composed of one or more pieces of equipment connected to or part of a structure and designed to provide a service such as heat or electricity or water or sewage disposal
velcro
nylon fabric used as a fastening
vicuña
a soft wool fabric made from the fleece of the vicuna
canal
a conduit through which water flows
costumbre,
grada
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
burlete
a narrow strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window to exclude the cold
pozo
a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine
enrejado,
rejilla
small opening (like a window in a door) through which business can be transacted
ventana,
ventanilla
a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened
bancada
a horizontal surface for supporting objects used in working or playing games
estambre
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
yugo
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
yoyo,
yoyó
a toy consisting of a spool that is reeled up and down on a string by motions of the hand
guarnición
something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
asfalto
mixed asphalt and crushed gravel or sand; used especially for paving but also for roofing
cemento,
hormigón
a strong hard building material composed of sand and gravel and cement and water
pavimento
building material used in laying floors
aislamiento,
aislante
a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
madera
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
macadán
broken stone used in macadamized roadways
alquitrán
a paving material of tar and broken stone; mixed in a factory and shaped during paving