abóbada
vault
dome
A abóbada da igreja é linda.
The vault of the church is beautiful.
Portuguese vocabulary topic
Words on the topic: Architecture
This topic focuses on vocabulary used in architecture and design. Learn words that describe building parts, materials, and famous architectural styles. Ideal for learners interested in construction, art, or travel. Includes helpful translations and usage examples.
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armazém
storage
O armazém está cheio de caixas.
The warehouse is full of boxes.
calçada
pavement
sidewalk
A calçada está molhada?
Is the sidewalk wet?
capela
chapel
A capela de ossos é intrigante.
The chapel of bones is intriguing.
cemitério
cemetery
Cemitérios contam histórias.
Cemeteries tell stories.
centro
center
downtown
O centro da cidade é longe?
Is the city center far?
coluna
column
Leia a coluna no jornal.
Read the column in the newspaper.
contorno
outline
contour
Qual o contorno da figura?
What is the contour of the figure?
edifício
building
Que edifício é aquele?
What building is that?
entrada
entrance
entry
Qual é a entrada do prédio?
What is the entrance to the building?
escada
staircase
Onde está a escada?
Where is the ladder?
externo
external
Avaliamos fatores externos.
We evaluate external factors.
forte
strong
O sol está forte hoje.
The sun is shining brightly today.
iluminação
lighting
illumination
Essa rua tem boa iluminação.
This street has good lighting.
loja
store
A loja está aberta?
Is the store open?
medieval
medieval
Essa teoria é medieval?
Is this theory medieval?
moinho
mill
Quantos moinhos vês?
How many windmills do you see?
piso
floor
level
Quantos pisos tem o prédio?
How many floors does the building have?
ponte
bridge
Quantas pontes há na cidade?
How many bridges are there in the city?
sala
room
hall
A cadeira está na sala.
The chair is in the room.
telha
tile
A cor da telha é bonita.
The color of the tile is beautiful.
templo
temple
O templo é sagrado.
The temple is sacred.
tijolo
brick
Quantos tijolos você comprou?
How many bricks did you buy?
varanda
balcony
porch
Gatos adoram dormir na varanda.
Cats love to sleep on the balcony.
vista
view
sight
A vista daqui é linda.
The view from here is beautiful.
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