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arquitectónico

architectural

adjective ahr-kee-tek-TOH-nee-koh Rare
Arts & Culture Visual Arts

Origin: From Greek 'arkhitektonikos', from 'arkhitekton' (chief builder).

Usage Note

Arquitectónico agrees with the noun it modifies: patrimonio arquitectónico (m), obra arquitectónica (f). It appears frequently in heritage and urban planning contexts. The related noun is arquitectura and the agent noun arquitecto/arquitecta (architect). Note the stress falls on the tó syllable.

Examples

"El patrimonio arquitectónico de la ciudad es único."

Natural Translation

The city's architectural heritage is unique.

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