Activity 28. GLOSARY
English class
Kenia Miranda Pérez Mendoza 7°A
Accessibility
Noun
The fact of being able to be reached or obtained easily.
Example: The theater offers full wheelchair accessibility.
es: Accesibilidad
Autonomy
Noun
The ability to make your own decisions without being controlled by anyone else.
Example: Demonstrators demanded immediate autonomy for their region.
es: Autonomía
Centrality
Noun
The quality or state of being central.
Example: The project is based on the spatial centrality of the enclosure.
es: Centralidad
Circular
Adjective
Shaped like a circle.
Example: A circular flowerbed.
es: Circular
Circumference
Noun
The line surrounding a circular space, or the length of this line.
Example: The circumference of a circle.
es: Circunferencias
Coexistence
Noun
The fact of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place
Example: The friendly coexistence of the two nations.
es: Convivencia
Geometric
Adjective
A geometric pattern or arrangement is made up of shapes such as squares, triangles, or rectangles.
Example: A geometric design of overlapping circles.
es: Geométrico
Golden ratio
Noun
A mathematical ratio (= a relationship between numbers) of approximately 1.6, which is often found in the sizes of things in nature and in art and architecture.
Example: The proportions of the illustrations are based on the golden ratio, like many figures in Leonardo's compositions.
es: Proporción aurea
Green space
Noun
An empty area that is available to be used for vegetation.
Example: I need to make (some) space for my new plants.
es: Área verde
Homogeneity
Noun
The quality of consisting of parts or people that are similar to each other or are of the same type.
Example: We're seeing chefs abandoning homogeneity in favor of innovation.
es: Homogeneidad
Independence
Noun
The right of an organization, country, or region to be independent and govern itself.
Example: Freedom from being governed or ruled by another country.
es: Independencia
Learning
Noun
The activity of obtaining knowledge.
Example: For me it was a great learning experience.
es: Aprendizaje
Nature
Noun
All the animals, plants, rocks, etc. in the world and all the features, forces, and processes that happen or exist independently of people, such as the weather, the sea, mountains, the production of young animals or plants, and growth.
Example: This new technique of artificially growing cells copies what actually happens in nature.
es: Naturaleza
Orientation
Noun
The particular things that a person prefers, believes, thinks, or usually does.
Example: The orientation of the terrain is taken into account.
es: Orientación
Plan set
Noun
General plan of an architectural project
Example: You have to do the plan set to be qualified
es: Plano de conjunto
Recreational
Adjective
Relating to or denoting activity done for enjoyment when one is not working.
Example: They provide recreational opportunities for all age groups.
es: Recreacional
Reintegration
Noun
Reintegration occurred when the targeted companies agreed to change their practices and were then publicly commended for doing so.
Example: A plan for disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of fighters was to be developed, and preparations begun for elections in 1997.
es: Reinserción
Shape
Noun
The particular physical form or appearance of something.
Example: These bricks are all different shapes.
es: Forma
Solar incidence
Noun
The total spectrum of electromagnetic radiation coming from the Sun. This is usually during the hours considered as day.
Example: The solar incidence will be taken into account for the design process.
es: Incidencia solar
Spatiality
Adverb
In a way that relates to the position, area, and size of things
Example: Williams loves to construct spatially complex buildings.
es: Espacialidad
Sustainable
Adjective
Causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time.
Example: A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.
es: Sustentable
Unity
Noun
The state of being joined together or in agreement.
Example: A call for national unity.
es: Unidad
Urban development
Noun
The process in which someone or something grows or changes and becomes more advanced.
Example: The region suffers from under-/over-development (= having too little/much industry).
es: Desarrollo urbano
Utility
Noun
A service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply or a train service.
Example: Utility bills
es: Utilidad
Zoning
Noun
The act of deciding, or the decision that has been taken about, what particular use an area should have.
