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/konstɾukˈθjon/ ES
/konstɾukˈsjon/ MX
Translation
construction, building
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Word origin
From Latin constructio, from construere ('to pile up, to build'), from con- ('together') plus struere ('to pile, to arrange').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- constructio
- English cognates
- construction, structure
Grammar
Examples
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The construction of the bridge will take two years.
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He has worked in construction since he was very young.
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Careful, there is a building site on the street!
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That old building is made of stone.
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When will the construction of the hospital be finished?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 11: construcción, medicamento, escudo and 7 more words.