Sillares (en. Ashlars)

siˈʎaɾes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Stone blocks used in the construction of walls and buildings.

The blocks of the cathedral are impressive and perfectly aligned.

Los sillares de la catedral son impresionantes y están perfectamente alineados.

Large, well-crafted stones that provide stability to structures.

Many blocks were needed to build the castle.

Para construir el castillo, se necesitaron muchos sillares.

Architectural elements that contribute solidity and aesthetics to constructions.

The historical building is made entirely of blocks.

El edificio histórico está hecho completamente de sillares.

From the Latin 'sillar', which refers to a block of stone.

loading block

Block used to distribute weight in constructions.

sillar de carga

corner block

Block placed at corners to provide support.

sillar de esquina

exposed block

Type of block that is left exposed for decorative purposes.

sillar visto

quarry

Place from which stones are extracted for construction.

cantera

masonry

Construction work that uses stone, brick, or other materials.

mampostería

architecture

The art and technique of designing and building buildings.

arquitectura

Building block

That block is heavier than the one from last week.

Ese sillar es más pesado que el de la semana pasada.

Cement

We need more blocks to finish the work.

Necesitamos más sillares para terminar la obra.