Adobes (en. Adobe)

/aˈðo.βes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Blocks of earth or mud used in construction.

Adobes are very common in the traditional architecture of many regions.

Los adobes son muy comunes en la arquitectura tradicional de muchas regiones.

Sustainable and ecological building material.

We built our house with adobes to reduce environmental impact.

Construimos nuestra casa con adobes para reducir el impacto ambiental.

From the Hispanic Arabic *ɗub, which means 'mud' or 'earth'.

to be made of adobes

To be constructed in a rustic manner or with simple materials.

estar hecho de adobes

adobe and straw

Refers to a traditional mix used in construction.

adobe y paja

adobe houses

Refers to homes made primarily of adobes.

casas de adobe

brick

Block of clay or baked mud used for construction.

ladrillo

stucco

Finishing or coating of the surface of walls.

estucado

To refer to a very basic or rustic place.

That neighborhood is so adobe that it looks like it's from an old tale.

Ese barrio es tan adobado que parece sacado de un cuento antiguo.

To describe someone living in a very simple manner.

She lives a very adobe life, without luxuries or complexities.

Ella lleva una vida muy adobada, sin lujos ni complejidades.