/konsˈtɾwiɾ/
#823 of 5,000 Core 1000
Translation
to build, to construct
Word origin
From Latin construere ('to heap together, to build'), a compound of cum ('with') and struere ('to pile, to arrange'). The same root gives English 'construct' and 'structure'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- construere
- English cognates
- construct, structure, instruct
Grammar
Verb type-ir irregular
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 are going to build a new school in my town.
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My father helped us build the table.
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It is not easy to build a good relationship.
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The kids want to build a tree house.
Construyeron .
They built the bridge in less than a year.
Used in
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