muratura

masonry, brickwork

noun moo-rah-TOO-rah Rare

Origin: From muro (wall), from Latin murus.

Usage Note

Muratura refers to the craft or structure of masonry — walls built of stone, brick, or concrete. A muratura is used as an adjective phrase: una parete a muratura (a masonry wall). Not to be confused with muratore (the bricklayer/builder who does the work).

Examples

"La muratura del muro era solida."

Natural Translation

The masonry of the wall was solid.

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