Estructuras (en. Structures)

/es.truk.tu.ras/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Organization or arrangement of the components of a system.
The company's structures are defined by the roles of each employee.
Las estructuras de la empresa están definidas por los roles de cada empleado.
Construction of buildings or civil works.
Modern structures use innovative materials to improve their resistance.
Las estructuras modernas utilizan materiales innovadores para mejorar su resistencia.
Arrangement of ideas or concepts in a text or work.
The structure of the essay is based on an introduction, development, and conclusion.
La estructura del ensayo se basa en una introducción, desarrollo y conclusión.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'structura', which means 'construction' or 'building'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

organizational structure
The way in which functions are distributed and coordinated in a company.
estructura organizativa
hierarchical structure
A type of organization where there are well-defined levels of authority and responsibility.
estructura jerárquica
cost structure
The way in which all costs associated with a project or company are distributed.
estructura de costos

Related Words

structure
Configuration or shape of something.
estructura
infrastructure
Set of basic elements that enable the functioning of an activity.
infraestructura
restructuring
To change the arrangement or configuration of something, especially of an organization.
reestructura

Slang Meanings

Highly cohesive group or team structure.
That team has a very well-defined structure and everyone works in harmony.
Ese equipo tiene una estructura muy bien definida y todos trabajan en armonía.
Set of informal rules that govern a social group.
The structure among friends is defined by trust and mutual respect.
La estructura entre los amigos se define por la confianza y el respeto mutuo.