kõstɾuˈiʁ
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Translation
to build, to construct
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Word origin
From Latin construere ('to build, to put together').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- construere
- English cognates
- construct, construction
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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They're going to build a new house near the lake.
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The city built a modern hospital.
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It took two years to build the bridge.
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construir: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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