Estructura (en. Structure)

/es.trukˈtuɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Arrangement and organization of elements that form a whole.
The structure of the building was designed by a famous architect.
La estructura del edificio fue diseñada por un arquitecto famoso.
System of relationships or elements that are organized coherently.
The structure of the organization must be efficient to achieve the objectives.
La estructura de la organización debe ser eficiente para alcanzar los objetivos.
In linguistics, it refers to the way words are ordered in a sentence.
The grammatical structure of the sentence is fundamental for its understanding.
La estructura gramatical de la frase es fundamental para su comprensión.

Etymology

From Latin 'structura', which means 'the act of building'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

structuring of knowledge
Process of organizing and classifying information.
estructuración del conocimiento
hierarchical structure
Organization that presents levels of authority or responsibility.
estructura jerárquica
break the structure
Alter the established order of a system.
romper la estructura

Related Words

structural
Pertaining to or related to structure.
estructural
structurer
That organizes or forms structures.
estructurador
structuring
Action of structuring or organizing something.
estructuración

Slang Meanings

Base or foundation of something
The structure of his argument lacks solidity.
La estructura de su argumento carece de solidez.
Plan or outline to follow
We need a good structure for the project.
Necesitamos una buena estructura para el proyecto.