architrave

• Sustantivo que designa una moldura o marco que rodea una puerta o ventana, o la parte inferior del entablamento que descansa directamente sobre los capiteles de las columnas.

A noun referring to the molding or frame around a door or window, or the lowest part of an entablature that rests directly on the capitals of columns.

1. Molding around a door or windowC2formalart

   The decorative molding or frame that surrounds a door, window, or other opening.

   Moldura alrededor de una puerta o ventana

   • The craftsman carved intricate patterns into the wooden architrave.
   • The architrave around the front door was painted white.
   • They replaced the old architrave with a modern design.

   Sinónimoscasingframemoldingsurroundtrim

2. Lowest part of an entablatureC2formalart

   In classical architecture, the lowest horizontal section of an entablature, resting directly on the capitals of columns.

   Arquitrabe

   • The architrave of the Greek temple was adorned with marble reliefs.
   • The columns support the architrave, which in turn holds the frieze.
   • The architect studied the proportions of the architrave in ancient buildings.