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vivienda modular

/biˈβjen.da mo.ðuˈlaɾ/
noun★Intermediate— modular housing
⚙️Engineering
technical

A type of prefabricated housing constructed from standardized, interchangeable units that can be assembled on-site to form a complete dwelling.

La empresa construyó una vivienda modular en solo tres semanas.

The company built a modular home in just three weeks.

Las viviendas modulares son ideales para zonas remotas o de difícil acceso.

Modular homes are ideal for remote or hard-to-reach areas.

💡

Modular housing is often used in disaster relief, affordable housing, and sustainable building projects.

Collocations

vivienda modular prefabricadaprefabricated modular housingsistema de construcción modularmodular construction systemcasa modularmodular home

Synonyms

vivienda prefabricadacasa modularedificio modular

Antonyms

vivienda tradicionalconstrucción in situ

Related Phrases

construcción modularphrase
modular construction
vivienda prefabricadaphrase
prefabricated housing

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Real Estate

In real estate, 'vivienda modular' is often used to describe affordable and sustainable housing options.

⚡Gold Rule

Technical vs. General Use

In technical contexts, specify the type of modular housing (e.g., 'vivienda modular prefabricada'). In general use, 'casa modular' is more common.

📖Word Origin

From 'vivienda' (housing) + 'modular' (modular), referring to the modular construction method.

📝Usage Notes

The term is commonly used in architecture, real estate, and engineering contexts. It emphasizes flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability in housing solutions.

Word Breakdown

vivienda
housing
root
+
modular
modular
adjective
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