Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maquete
Noun
/maˈkɛtʃi/
Definition
A scale model or a mock-up used to represent a structure, often used in architecture and design.
Examples
- The architect presented a ‘maquete’ of the new building to the clients.
- Students created a ‘maquete’ of their dream house for the school project.
- The ‘maquete’ accurately depicted the layout of the museum.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a ‘maquete’ refers to a three-dimensional representation that helps visualize dimensions and spatial relationships of the intended object or structure.
Synonyms
- model
- mock-up
- prototype
- scale model