Armazón (en. Frame)
/aɾ.maˈθon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Structure that provides support to an object.
The frame of the building is made of steel.
El armazón del edificio es de acero.
Set of pieces that form the support of an object.
The frame of the glasses is made of plastic.
El armazón de las gafas está hecho de plástico.
Skeleton or basic structure of something.
The framework of the story is well constructed.
El armazón de la historia está bien construido.
Etymology
From Hispanic Arabic 'ramazón', derived from classical Arabic 'ʿarmaḍ', which refers to a structure or support.
Common Phrases and Expressions
eyeglass frame
Structure that holds the lenses of glasses.
armazón de gafas
metallic frame
Metal support used to build parts or structures.
armazón metálico
Related Words
structure
Arrangement and organization of parts of a whole.
estructura
support
Element that maintains or gives stability to an object.
soporte
Slang Meanings
Refers to a person with a robust body.
That guy has a strong frame.
Ese tipo tiene un armazón fuerte.
Can be used to describe something that is very strong.
That car has a very solid frame.
Ese coche tiene un armazón muy sólido.