bóveda

Spanish

Etymology

Perhaps from the hypothetical Latin word *volvĭta, alteration of volūta, from volvere (“to turn”).

Noun

bóveda f. (plural bóvedas)

1. (architecture) arch
2. (architecture) vault
3. (architecture, El Salvador) bridge
4. crypt, sepulture

Synonyms

• (arch):

• arco

• (bridge):

• puente m.

• (crypt):

• cripta

Derived terms

• bóveda celeste