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1. Kitchen
- 1Downlight / spotlightFoco empotrado (downlight)
- 2CorniceCornisa del mueble
- 3Pendant lightLámpara colgante
- 4Integrated fridgeFrigorífico integrado
- 5SplashbackSalpicadero (frontal)
- 6Cooker hood / extractorCampana extractora
- 7PelmetMoldura inferior (pelmet)
- 8Wall unitMueble alto (alacena)
- 9Light switchInterruptor de luz
- 10Tall unitMueble columna
- 11HobPlaca de cocina (anafe)
- 12Isolator switchInterruptor de aislamiento
- 13Mixer tapGrifo mezclador
- 14SinkFregadero (lavaplatos)
- 15SocketToma de corriente (enchufe)
- 16WorktopEncimera (mesón)
- 17UpstandCopete (remate trasero)
- 18Drawer frontFrente de cajón
- 19OvenHorno
- 20Base unitMueble bajo
- 21Cabinet doorPuerta del mueble
- 22Plinth / kickboardZócalo del mueble
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| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downlight / spotlight | Foco empotrado (downlight) | Small light recessed into the ceiling. |
| 2 | Cornice | Cornisa del mueble | Moulding fitted on top of wall and tall units. |
| 3 | Pendant light | Lámpara colgante | Light hanging from the ceiling on a flex. |
| 4 | Integrated fridge | Frigorífico integrado | Fridge hidden behind a door matching the units. |
| 5 | Splashback | Salpicadero (frontal) | Glass, steel or tile panel protecting the wall behind the hob. |
| 6 | Cooker hood / extractor | Campana extractora | Removes steam and fumes from above the hob. |
| 7 | Pelmet | Moldura inferior (pelmet) | Trim under the wall units; hides under-cabinet lights. |
| 8 | Wall unit | Mueble alto (alacena) | Cupboard hung on the wall above the worktop. |
| 9 | Light switch | Interruptor de luz | Turns the lights on and off; usually by the door. |
| 10 | Tall unit | Mueble columna | Floor-to-near-ceiling unit, often housing an oven or fridge. |
| 11 | Hob | Placa de cocina (anafe) | Cooking surface with gas burners or electric/induction zones. |
| 12 | Isolator switch | Interruptor de aislamiento | Cuts power to one appliance (cooker, hob) for safe work. |
| 13 | Mixer tap | Grifo mezclador | Blends hot and cold water through one spout. |
| 14 | Sink | Fregadero (lavaplatos) | Bowl for washing up, connected to the waste pipe. |
| 15 | Socket | Toma de corriente (enchufe) | Outlet for plugging in appliances; usually a double in the UK. |
| 16 | Worktop | Encimera (mesón) | Work surface fitted on top of the base units. |
| 17 | Upstand | Copete (remate trasero) | Low strip of worktop material where the worktop meets the wall. |
| 18 | Drawer front | Frente de cajón | The visible face of a drawer, with its handle. |
| 19 | Oven | Horno | Built in under the hob or in a tall unit. |
| 20 | Base unit | Mueble bajo | Floor-standing cupboard that supports the worktop. |
| 21 | Cabinet door | Puerta del mueble | Hinged front that closes the cupboard. |
| 22 | Plinth / kickboard | Zócalo del mueble | Strip hiding the legs under the base units. |
2. Room: wall, door, window and floor
- 1CeilingTecho (cielo raso)
- 2Ceiling roseFlorón (roseta de techo)
- 3Light fittingLámpara (punto de luz)
- 4CovingMoldura de techo (escocia)
- 5Stud wallTabique de montantes
- 6ArchitraveMoldura de puerta (chambrana)
- 7Door lining / frameMarco de la puerta (precerco)
- 8HingeBisagra
- 9PlasterboardPlaca de yeso laminado (drywall)
- 10Lever handleManilla (picaporte)
- 11Light switchInterruptor de luz
- 12RevealMocheta (derrame)
- 13WindowVentana
- 14Door (leaf)Puerta (hoja)
- 15RadiatorRadiador
- 16Window boardRepisa interior (alféizar)
- 17TRV (thermostatic radiator valve)Válvula termostática del radiador
- 18Skim coat (plaster finish)Enlucido fino (capa final de yeso)
- 19Stud (timber or metal)Montante (madera o metal)
- 20SocketToma de corriente (enchufe)
- 21Skirting boardRodapié (zócalo)
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| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ceiling | Techo (cielo raso) | Top surface of the room, usually plasterboard. |
| 2 | Ceiling rose | Florón (roseta de techo) | Fitting on the ceiling that the pendant hangs from. |
| 3 | Light fitting | Lámpara (punto de luz) | The complete light unit. |
| 4 | Coving | Moldura de techo (escocia) | Curved moulding where the wall meets the ceiling. |
| 5 | Stud wall | Tabique de montantes | Internal wall made of a frame lined with boards. |
| 6 | Architrave | Moldura de puerta (chambrana) | Moulding round the frame covering the joint with the wall. |
| 7 | Door lining / frame | Marco de la puerta (precerco) | Timber boards lining the opening that the door hangs in. |
| 8 | Hinge | Bisagra | Metal pivot that lets the door swing. |
| 9 | Plasterboard | Placa de yeso laminado (drywall) | Gypsum panel faced with paper, for walls and ceilings. |
| 10 | Lever handle | Manilla (picaporte) | Opens the door by working the latch. |
| 11 | Light switch | Interruptor de luz | Turns the room light on and off. |
| 12 | Reveal | Mocheta (derrame) | Side faces of the window opening between frame and wall. |
| 13 | Window | Ventana | Glazed frame for light and ventilation. |
| 14 | Door (leaf) | Puerta (hoja) | The part that opens and closes. |
| 15 | Radiator | Radiador | Heats the room with hot water from the boiler. |
| 16 | Window board | Repisa interior (alféizar) | Horizontal board under the window on the inside. |
| 17 | TRV (thermostatic radiator valve) | Válvula termostática del radiador | Controls the temperature of that radiator. |
| 18 | Skim coat (plaster finish) | Enlucido fino (capa final de yeso) | Thin plaster coat (about 2–3 mm) giving a smooth finish for paint. |
| 19 | Stud (timber or metal) | Montante (madera o metal) | Vertical member of the wall frame. |
| 20 | Socket | Toma de corriente (enchufe) | Outlet for plugging in appliances; usually a double in the UK. |
| 21 | Skirting board | Rodapié (zócalo) | Board at the foot of the wall; protects it and hides the floor joint. |
3. Floors: the layers inside
Floor finishes
- 1Engineered woodMadera de ingeniería (tarima multicapa)
- 2Solid woodMadera maciza
- 3LVT (luxury vinyl tile)Vinilo de lujo (LVT)
Solid ground floor
- 4Threshold stripPerfil de transición (tapajuntas)
- 5Laminate flooringSuelo laminado
- 6UnderlayBase aislante (underlay)
- 7ScreedRecrecido de mortero (solera)
- 8Insulation boardPlaca aislante
- 9Concrete slabLosa de hormigón
- 10DPM (damp proof membrane)Membrana antihumedad
- 11HardcoreEncachado (relleno compactado)
Suspended timber floor
- 12Gripper rodListón de púas (gripper)
- 13CarpetMoqueta (alfombra fija)
- 14Carpet underlayBase de la moqueta
- 15Floorboards / chipboardTablas de suelo / tablero aglomerado
- 16JoistVigueta
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The damp proof membrane can sit below or above the slab depending on the design. Exact layers vary from job to job.
| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineered wood | Madera de ingeniería (tarima multicapa) | Real wood top layer on a plywood or multi-layer core. |
| 2 | Solid wood | Madera maciza | Plank made from one piece of timber. |
| 3 | LVT (luxury vinyl tile) | Vinilo de lujo (LVT) | Vinyl planks or tiles; water resistant. |
| 4 | Threshold strip | Perfil de transición (tapajuntas) | Metal strip at a doorway where two floors meet. |
| 5 | Laminate flooring | Suelo laminado | Fibreboard planks with a printed wood layer and hard wear coat. |
| 6 | Underlay | Base aislante (underlay) | Thin layer under the floor finish; cushions and insulates. |
| 7 | Screed | Recrecido de mortero (solera) | Sand-cement or flowing layer that gives a level floor. |
| 8 | Insulation board | Placa aislante | Rigid board (e.g. PIR) that keeps heat in. |
| 9 | Concrete slab | Losa de hormigón | Concrete base of a ground floor. |
| 10 | DPM (damp proof membrane) | Membrana antihumedad | Plastic sheet stopping ground moisture coming up. |
| 11 | Hardcore | Encachado (relleno compactado) | Compacted crushed stone under the slab. |
| 12 | Gripper rod | Listón de púas (gripper) | Spiked strip by the skirting that holds the carpet tight. |
| 13 | Carpet | Moqueta (alfombra fija) | Textile floor covering fitted wall to wall. |
| 14 | Carpet underlay | Base de la moqueta | Cushion layer under the carpet. |
| 15 | Floorboards / chipboard | Tablas de suelo / tablero aglomerado | Boards or sheets fixed on top of the joists. |
| 16 | Joist | Vigueta | Timber beam that carries a floor or ceiling. |
4. Walls: what is inside
Cavity wall (cut through). Finish: plaster on top, dot-and-dab below
- 1Outer leaf (brick)Hoja exterior de ladrillo
- 2Wet plasterEnlucido tradicional (yeso)
- 3Wall tieLlave de atado (grapa)
- 4Cavity insulationAislamiento de la cámara
- 5CavityCámara (hueco de aire)
- 6Inner leaf (blockwork)Hoja interior de bloque
- 7Dot-and-dabPlaca pegada con pelladas
Plasterboard stud partition (drywall), on site
- 8Head plate / trackCarril superior (head plate)
- 9Stud (timber or metal)Montante (madera o metal)
- 10PlasterboardPlaca de yeso laminado (drywall)
- 11Nogging (noggin)Travesaño (noggin)
- 12Drywall screwsTornillos para placa
- 13Skim coat (plaster finish)Enlucido fino (capa final de yeso)
- 14Mineral woolLana mineral
- 15Joint tape and compoundCinta y pasta de juntas
- 16Socket back boxCaja de enchufe (back box)
- 17Sole plate / trackCarril inferior (sole plate)
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Some walls are wet plastered straight onto the blocks, others are dot-and-dab plasterboard; the drawing shows both.
| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outer leaf (brick) | Hoja exterior de ladrillo | The brick skin seen from outside. |
| 2 | Wet plaster | Enlucido tradicional (yeso) | Plaster applied directly to the blockwork. |
| 3 | Wall tie | Llave de atado (grapa) | Stainless steel tie joining the two leaves. |
| 4 | Cavity insulation | Aislamiento de la cámara | Boards or wool in the cavity to keep heat in. |
| 5 | Cavity | Cámara (hueco de aire) | Gap between the two leaves; stops rain crossing. |
| 6 | Inner leaf (blockwork) | Hoja interior de bloque | Concrete block wall on the inside. |
| 7 | Dot-and-dab | Placa pegada con pelladas | Plasterboard stuck to the blocks with dabs of adhesive. |
| 8 | Head plate / track | Carril superior (head plate) | Top horizontal member fixed to the ceiling. |
| 9 | Stud (timber or metal) | Montante (madera o metal) | Vertical member of the wall frame. |
| 10 | Plasterboard | Placa de yeso laminado (drywall) | Gypsum panel faced with paper, for walls and ceilings. |
| 11 | Nogging (noggin) | Travesaño (noggin) | Short piece between studs; supports board joints and fixings. |
| 12 | Drywall screws | Tornillos para placa | Screws fixing the board to the studs. |
| 13 | Skim coat (plaster finish) | Enlucido fino (capa final de yeso) | Thin plaster coat (about 2–3 mm) giving a smooth finish for paint. |
| 14 | Mineral wool | Lana mineral | Insulation between studs; reduces sound. |
| 15 | Joint tape and compound | Cinta y pasta de juntas | Paper tape and compound covering the joint between boards. |
| 16 | Socket back box | Caja de enchufe (back box) | Box that will hold the socket. |
| 17 | Sole plate / track | Carril inferior (sole plate) | Bottom horizontal member fixed to the floor. |
5. Bathroom
- 1Extractor fanExtractor de baño
- 2GroutLechada (junta)
- 3Shower headRociador (alcachofa)
- 4Pull-cord switchInterruptor de cordón
- 5Heated towel railToallero calefactable
- 6TilesAzulejos
- 7Basin mixerGrifo de lavabo
- 8Thermostatic shower valveGrifo termostático de ducha
- 9BathBañera
- 10Silicone sealantSellador de silicona
- 11CisternCisterna
- 12Waste and trapDesagüe y sifón
- 13BasinLavabo
- 14Shower screenMampara
- 15Bath panelFaldón de la bañera
- 16WC panInodoro (taza)
- 17Shower trayPlato de ducha
- 18PedestalPedestal (pie de lavabo) — not in this photo: stand under the basin that hides the pipes
More parts: by the WC and basin
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- 19Pan connectorConector del inodoro (pan connector)
- 20Douche (bidet shower spray)Ducha higiénica (douche)
- 21Shaver socketEnchufe para máquina de afeitar
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Shaver socket: BS 7671 (Section 701, reg. 701.512.3) does not allow ordinary sockets within 3 m of the edge of zone 1 (bath or shower); BS EN 61558-2-5 shaver supply units are allowed. Douche: Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 and WRAS backflow guidance. Pan connector: UK manufacturer catalogues (e.g. McAlpine, Multikwik). Original Fixiz Academy drawing, not to scale.
| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Extractor fan | Extractor de baño | Removes steam from the bathroom. |
| 2 | Grout | Lechada (junta) | Filler in the gaps between tiles. |
| 3 | Shower head | Rociador (alcachofa) | Outlet the water sprays from. |
| 4 | Pull-cord switch | Interruptor de cordón | Worked by a cord so wet hands never touch it. |
| 5 | Heated towel rail | Toallero calefactable | Ladder-style radiator for drying towels. |
| 6 | Tiles | Azulejos | Ceramic or porcelain pieces on wall or floor. |
| 7 | Basin mixer | Grifo de lavabo | Tap blending hot and cold water. |
| 8 | Thermostatic shower valve | Grifo termostático de ducha | Holds a set temperature; prevents scalding. |
| 9 | Bath | Bañera | Large tub for bathing. |
| 10 | Silicone sealant | Sellador de silicona | Flexible bead that keeps water out of joints. |
| 11 | Cistern | Cisterna | Tank holding the flush water. |
| 12 | Waste and trap | Desagüe y sifón | Water seal that blocks drain smells. |
| 13 | Basin | Lavabo | Hand-washing bowl. |
| 14 | Shower screen | Mampara | Glass panel keeping water in. |
| 15 | Bath panel | Faldón de la bañera | Panel covering the front of the bath. |
| 16 | WC pan | Inodoro (taza) | The toilet bowl. |
| 17 | Shower tray | Plato de ducha | Floor base of the shower. |
| 18 | Pedestal | Pedestal (pie de lavabo) | Stand under the basin hiding pipes. Alternative: vanity unit. |
| 19 | Pan connector | Conector del inodoro (pan connector) | Rigid or flexible push-fit piece joining the WC outlet to the soil pipe. |
| 20 | Douche (bidet shower spray) | Ducha higiénica (douche) | Small hand spray beside the WC for washing. Needs backflow protection. |
| 21 | Shaver socket | Enchufe para máquina de afeitar | Special outlet (BS EN 61558-2-5) allowed near the basin. Shavers and electric toothbrushes only. |
6. Roof and loft
- 1RidgeCumbrera
- 2Battens and membraneRastreles y membrana
- 3Roof tilesTejas
- 4RafterPar (cabio)
- 5Loft insulationAislamiento del desván
- 6Ceiling joistVigueta de techo
- 7Loft hatchTrampilla del desván
- 8FasciaTabla de alero (fascia)
- 9GutterCanalón
- 10SoffitSofito (bajo alero)
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| No. | English (UK) | Spanish | What it is / what it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridge | Cumbrera | The top line of the roof. |
| 2 | Battens and membrane | Rastreles y membrana | Laths holding the tiles, over a waterproof sheet. |
| 3 | Roof tiles | Tejas | Pieces covering the roof. |
| 4 | Rafter | Par (cabio) | Sloping timber forming the roof pitch. |
| 5 | Loft insulation | Aislamiento del desván | Wool laid between and over the joists. |
| 6 | Ceiling joist | Vigueta de techo | Horizontal timber carrying the ceiling below. |
| 7 | Loft hatch | Trampilla del desván | Opening in the ceiling to reach the loft. |
| 8 | Fascia | Tabla de alero (fascia) | Vertical board at the roof edge carrying the gutter. |
| 9 | Gutter | Canalón | Collects rainwater from the roof. |
| 10 | Soffit | Sofito (bajo alero) | Board under the eaves between fascia and wall. |
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Terms checked against UK manufacturer and merchant catalogues and technical guides. Original Fixiz Academy drawings, simplified and not to scale.