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louvres

/ˈluːvərz/ /ˈluːvrəz/

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noun

Tragaluces, lucernas

A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

Examples :

"The old castle had louvres on the roof to let out smoke from the kitchen fires. "

El antiguo castillo tenía tragaluces en el tejado para dejar salir el humo de los fuegos de la cocina.

architecture building

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noun

Persianas, contraventanas

(chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Examples :

"The sunlight streamed through the louvres of the beach house window, creating stripes of light on the floor while keeping out the harsh midday heat. "

La luz del sol entraba a través de las persianas de la ventana de la casa de la playa, creando franjas de luz en el suelo mientras mantenía a raya el calor intenso del mediodía.

architecture building

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noun

Lamas

Any of a system of slits, as in the hood of an automobile, for ventilation.

Examples :

"The car's hood had small louvres, allowing air to circulate and keep the engine cool. "

El capó del coche tenía pequeñas lamas, lo que permitía que el aire circulara y mantuviera el motor fresco.

architecture part vehicle building