gingerbread architecture

Spanish translation: arquitectura estilo alfeñique

19:53 Jul 2, 2011
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Architecture / Movements
English term or phrase: gingerbread architecture
Hi viewers,
This term appears in the description of some Jamaican structures in Montego Bay. An expert is sure to crack it!
Thnx
Martín Capell
Local time: 07:10
Spanish translation:arquitectura estilo alfeñique
Explanation:
THere is a Museo del Alfeñique with this style in our city:
http://www.recorri2.com/portal/?option=com_content&task=view...
http://gomexico.about.com/od/colonialcities/ss/puebla_walkin...
Here called the GIngerbread house: http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sanborns.com/i...
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Marjory Hord
Mexico
Local time: 04:10
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I think this is the most useful. At least it was so for my context. Thnx
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Summary of answers provided
4 +1Arquitectura de marqueteria elaborada estilo victoriana
eski
4 +1arquitectura estilo alfeñique
Marjory Hord
3 +1arquitectura gingerbread
anademahomar
4Arquitectura de Pan de Jengibre
Elda Munguia
3arquitectura de casitas de chocolate
Noni Gilbert Riley
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Refs. and picture
Taña Dalglish

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arquitectura de casitas de chocolate


Explanation:
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://upload.wikimedi...
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.holidaychec...

No expert, but the "gingerbread house" is a recognisable style - elaborate with edges in contrasting colours.

Coincidentally I've just finished reading Asa Larsson´s "Det blod som spillts" en español and there have been a lot of references to the "casita de chocolate" of one of the protagonists...

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http://www.google.es/imgres?imgurl=http://img.fotocommunity....

Noni Gilbert Riley
Spain
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arquitectura gingerbread


Explanation:
En todos lados que he buscado dejan el término tal cual. Se refiere a un estilo victoriano que utiliza mucho ornamento.
mira: www.archivocubano.org/segre_2c.htm
Arquitectura antillana del siglo XX - Google Books Result
books.google.com/books?isbn=9590301290...
y así hay muchas referencias

anademahomar
Honduras
Local time: 04:10
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agree  isabelmurill (X): sí, se conoce con este nombre
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Arquitectura de Pan de Jengibre


Explanation:
Te incluyo una referencia, es la descripción de un hotel en Montego Bay. Saludos!


    Reference: http://rosaristas.ximiltech.com/taxonomy/term/170
Elda Munguia
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Arquitectura de marqueteria elaborada estilo victoriana


Explanation:
Arquitectura de marqueteria elaborada estilo victoriana:

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gingerbread architecture - WordReference Forums - [ Translate this page ]
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17 posts - 6 authors - Last post: 18 Oct 2006
gingerbread architecture Specialized Terminology. ... Y si pongo: Arquitectura de Marqueteria Elaborada/Victoriana? ... "Heavily Ornate Victorian House", definitivamente es una casa al estilo "Gingerbread". ...

Victoriano, estilo refinado de muebles y arte inglés. - [ Translate this page ]
mueblesantiguos.juegofanatico.cl/estilos/victoriano.htm - CachedGalería de muebles Victorianos, máxima elegancia y fineza en el diseño desarrollado durante el reinado de Victoria de Inglaterra.
Nº 23 · 2007 · Artículo 07 - [ Translate this page ]
www.ugr.es/~pwlac/G23_07MartinM_Checa_Artasu.html - Cachedby C Artasu - 2007 - Related articles
21 Mar 2007 – Casa, madera y simbiosis arquitectónica en Belice y el sureste de México ..... en diferentes expresiones del denominado estilo victoriano, ... con decoraciones en marquetería del tipo gingerbread en barandas, celosías, ...
Todos los hoteles en North Stoneham - [ Translate this page ]
www.travelrepublic.es/hotels/all-hotels.aspx?oid=14976&ot..... - CachedEl apartamento está decorado con estilo moderno y bien equipado con todas ...... Además también dispone de una casita con 3 habitaciones en estilo gingerbread. ...... sirve deliciosa comida casera elaborada con productos locales frescos. ...... Situado en Ryde en medio de la arquitectura victoriana de la impactante ...

Saludos,
eski :))

eski
Mexico
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agree  Taña Dalglish: Yes, this is what I recall using when I translated the articles on "gingerbread houses" (it is fretwork). http://www.falmouthjamaica.org/content.asp?catID=8545. Saludos.
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arquitectura estilo alfeñique


Explanation:
THere is a Museo del Alfeñique with this style in our city:
http://www.recorri2.com/portal/?option=com_content&task=view...
http://gomexico.about.com/od/colonialcities/ss/puebla_walkin...
Here called the GIngerbread house: http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sanborns.com/i...

Marjory Hord
Mexico
Local time: 04:10
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PRO pts in category: 4
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I think this is the most useful. At least it was so for my context. Thnx

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jessica Noyes
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Reference comments


1 day 20 hrs
Reference: Refs. and picture

Reference information:
http://www.tourochorios.com/restaurants.html
Evita's - The best little pasta house in Jamaica
Enjoy fine dining in Ocho Rios, Jamaica in the setting of an authentic 1860's Gingerbread house with wooden floors and mahogany bar.

http://rendezvousjamaica.com/attractions.html
Harmony Hall
Gingerbread house displaying local Caribbean artwork and crafts. Also houses Toscini Italian restaurant.

Here is a picture: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ReviewPhotos-g147312-d147840-r104...

I am curious ... where is this text from? Or is this an actual translation? I translated the Articles for the tourism company in Jamaica (and the term used was "marquetería elaborada").

HTH!

Taña Dalglish
Jamaica
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