Spanish Translation Glossary

Take a FREE peek inside the Construction Spanish Toolbox at our Spanish Translation Glossary. Expand your bilingual skills and improve communication on the job site with key Spanish terms every construction professional should know. In the fast-paced construction environment, clear communication is critical. This glossary will help you learn essential Spanish terms that will make a difference on your job site.

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Common Construction Terms in Spanish

Click on each term to learn how to say it in Spanish and see examples.

Safety Terms

Safety / Work Safe

Seguridad / Trabajo Seguro

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Safety Equipment

Equipo de Seguridad

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Earmuffs

Orejeras

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Jobsite

Sitio de Trabajo

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Painting Terms

Painter / Paints

Pintor / Pinturas

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Wet Paint

Pintura Fresca

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Paint Roller

Rodillo de Pintura

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Two Coats of Paint

Dos Capas de Pintura

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Jobsite Roles

Construction Manager

Gerente de Construcción

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Construction Workers

Trabajadores de la Construcción

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Construction Foreman

Capataz de Construcción

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Sales / Sales Rep

Ventas / Representante de Ventas

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Crew

Equipo / Cuadrilla

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Contractor

Contratista

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Leadership

Liderazgo

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Tools & Materials

Construction

Construcción

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Construction Site

Sitio de Construcción

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Rebar

Varilla de Refuerzo

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Foundation

Cimientos

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Key / Skeleton Key

Llave / Llave Maestra

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Handsaw

Spanish

Sierra de Mano

House Framing

Estructura de la Casa

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Sledge Hammer

Mazo / Mazo de Demolición

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Structural Beam

Viga Estructural

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Crane

Grúa

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Load-Bearing Wall

Muro de Carga

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The Construction Spanish Toolbox is a complete course designed to teach you the essential Spanish terms you’ll use on the job site, and when and how to use them. If you’re ready to communicate clearly and confidently with Spanish-speaking crews, this is your next step.