A Complete Guide to Construction Vocabulary in Spanish
Construction vocabulary is useful for builders, laypeople, and Spanish learners alike! If you’re working on a building, are a carpenter, or are fixing something at your house, this construction-related vocabulary will come in handy!
Be sure to bookmark this construction vocabulary lesson. It’s a colossal resource for you to be able to talk about materials, tools, and all things construction in Spanish!
Basic Construction Terms
Let’s begin with basic construction vocabulary in Spanish and some other useful terms to warm up!
| English | Spanish |
| blueprint | los planos |
| construction | la construcción |
| construction site | el sitio de construcción |
| measurement | la medición |
| hazardous | peligroso/a |
| height | la altura |
| scaffold | el andamio |
| tools | las herramientas |
| width | el ancho |
Example Sentences in Spanish
La construcción de mi casa ya está en pie.
The construction of my house is all set.
¿De qué altura debería ser ese muro?
How tall should that wall be?
¿Ya tienes los planos de la casa?
Are the house blueprints ready?
Debemos conseguir las herramientas para iniciar la construcción.
We need to get the tools to begin the construction.
Construction Tools in Spanish
To practice this new vocabulary on a daily basis, be sure to download these labels for your tools in Spanish!
| English | Spanish |
| adjustable wrench | la llave ajustable |
| ax | el hacha |
| bolt | el perno |
| chipping hammer | el martillo cincelador |
| combination pliers | los alicates universales |
| diagonal cutting pliers | los alicates diagonales |
| hammer | el martillo |
| handsaw | el serrucho |
| ladder | la escalera |
| level | el nivel |
| long nose pliers | los alicates de punta larga |
| nails | los clavos |
| nuts | las tuercas |
| paint roller | el rodillo de pintura |
| paintbrush | la brocha |
Example Sentences in Spanish
¿Me alcanzas el hacha?
Can you pass me the ax?
Ten cuidado con el serrucho, por favor.
Be careful with the handsaw, please.
Usa la escalera para alcanzar esa estantería.
Use the ladder to reach that shelf.
¿Hay suficientes clavos?
Are there enough nails?
More Tools in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
| paint bucket | el balde de pintura |
| pliers | los alicates |
| power drill | el barreno |
| rake | el rastrillo |
| rubber mallet | el mazo de goma |
| rulers | las reglas |
| screw driver | el destornillador |
| screws | los tornillos |
| shovel | la pala |
| tape measure | la cinta métrica |
| toolbelt | el cinturón de herramientas |
| toolbox | la caja de herramientas |
| utility blade | la cuchilla |
| wheelbarrow | la carretilla |
| wrench | la llave |
Example Sentences in Spanish
Necesitamos comprar otro balde de pintura.
We need to buy another paint bucket.
Usar el destornillador correcto facilita tu trabajo.
Using the right screwdriver makes your job easier.
Por favor, guarda todo en la caja de herramientas.
Please store everything in the toolbox.
Construction Materials
Construction materials come in all shapes and sizes. Check out some of the most common building materials in this table.
| English | Spanish |
| aggregate | el agregado de construcción |
| binding wire | el alambre |
| bitumen | el asfalto |
| blocks | los blocks |
| bricks | los ladrillos |
| clay | la arcilla |
| cement | el cemento |
| concrete | el concreto |
| fiberglass | la fibra de vidrio |
Example Sentences in Spanish
¿Cuántos blocks necesitamos para ese muro?
How many blocks do we need for that wall?
Asegúrate de que tengamos suficiente concierto.
Make sure we have enough concrete.
Me gustaría una casa de ladrillos.
I would like a brick house.
More Materials in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
| foam | espuma de construcción |
| glass | el vidrio |
| masonry | la mampostería |
| metal | el metal |
| plastic | el plástico |
| reinforcement steel | el acero de refuerzo |
| sand | la arena |
| stone | la piedra |
| structural steel | el acero estructural |
| timber | la madera |
Example Sentences in Spanish
Quiero una entrada de piedra para mi casa.
I want a stone entrance for my house.
Necesitaremos una puerta de vidrio aqui.
We will need a glass door here.
Algunas construcciones necesitan acero de refuerzo.
Some constructions need reinforcement steel.
Llamaremos a un experto para colocar la mampostería.
We will call an expert to install the masonry.
Construction Supplies and More
Learn more terms about supplies and other essentials for construction in Spanish!
| English | Spanish |
| adhesives | los adhesivos |
| chemicals | los químicos |
| coatings | los revestimientos |
| columns | las columnas |
| dampers | los amortiguadores |
| doors | las puertas |
| drainage systems | los sistemas de drenaje |
| drywall | la tablaroca |
| fences | las cercas |
| foundation | los cimientos |
Examples Sentences in Spanish
Me gustaría tener puertas de madera.
I would like to have wooden doors.
Pondré cercas en mi jardín para proteger el césped.
I will place fences in my garden to protect the lawn.
Ese edificio necesitará buenos cimientos.
That building will need a good foundation.
Los edificios antiguos tienen columnas de madera.
Old buildings have wooden columns.
More Construction Terms in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
| joist | la viga |
| tubes | los tubos |
| paint | la pintura |
| posts | los postes |
| sealers | los sellantes |
| tiles | las baldosas |
| walls | las paredes or los muros |
| windows | las ventanas |
| waterproofers | los impermeabilizantes |
Check out: The Ultimate Guide to All Colors in Spanish to choose a color to paint your house next time you remodel!
Example Sentences in Spanish
Coloca bien la viga para evitar accidentes.
Place the joist correctly to avoid accidents.
Estas son las baldosas que elegí. ¿Te gustan?
These are the tiles I picked. Do you like them?
¿Qué piensas de las ventanas?
What do you think of the windows?
Ya es tiempo de pintar las paredes.
It’s time to paint the walls.
Construction Workers
Check out this construction worker vocabulary and be ready to begin your next remodeling project!
Construction Jobs in Spanish
| English | Spanish |
| architect | el arquitecto, la arquitecta |
| bricklayer | el/la albañil |
| carpenter | el carpintero, la carpintera |
| contractor | el/la contratista |
| electrician | el/la electricista |
| roofer | el techador, la techadora |
| surveyor | el inspector, la inspectora |
| workman | el obrero, la obrera |
See also: Vocabulary Guide to Architecture in Spanish
Example Sentences in Spanish
Mi padre era contratista.
My father was a contractor.
El albañil hizo un trabajo excepcional.
The bricklayer did an exceptional job.
El inspector vendrá mañana.
The surveyor will come tomorrow.
Necesitamos la opinión de la arquitecta.
We need the architect’s opinion.
Areas of the House
If you’re planning to remodel your house, use these words to talk about what room you want to work in!
| English | Spanish |
| bathroom | el baño |
| bedroom | la habitación |
| dining room | el comedor |
| garage | el garage |
| house | la casa |
| kitchen | la cocina |
| living room | la sala |
| stairs | las escaleras |
| storage room | la bodega |
Example Sentences in Spanish
Quiero cambiar las baldosas de mi baño.
I want to change my bathroom tiles.
Las herramientas están en la bodega.
The tools are in the storage room.
Quisiera varias ventanas en la sala.
I would like many windows in the living room.
Construction Verbs in Spanish
Whether you’re giving or receiving instructions regarding construction, you need the following verbs to express yourself clearly.
To Build – Construir
¿Me ayudas a construir una pérgola en mi patio trasero?
Would you help me build a pergola in my backyard?
To Demolish – Demoler
¡Van a demoler ese edificio!
They are demolishing that building!
To Fix – Reparar
Tendré que reparar mi porche.
I will have to fix my porch.
To Hammer – Martillar
Ten cuidado al martillar esos clavos.
Be careful hammering those nails.
To Paint – Pintar
Mañana pintaré mi cuarto.
I will paint my room tomorrow.
To Place – Colocar
¿Dónde colocarás ese cuadro?
Where are you going to hang that painting?
To Build a Wall – Levantar una pared
Levantarán una pared en medio de esas habitaciones.
They will build a wall between those rooms.
To Remodel – Remodelar
Remodelaré el baño en diciembre.
I will remodel the bathroom in December.
To Renovate – Renovar
Van a renovar la posada.
They will renovate the inn.
To Retouch – Retocar
Deberíamos retocar las escaleras de madera.
We should retouch the wooden stairs.
To Sand – Lijar
Lijar la madera hace que se vea mejor.
Sanding wood makes it look better.
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