Kilo Lingo

/rekonsˈtɾwiɾ/

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Translation

to rebuild, to reconstruct

Word origin

From the prefix re- ('again') plus construir, from Latin construere ('to build up'), from com- plus struere ('to pile up'). The same root gives English 'construct' and 'structure'.

Origin
Latin
Root
construere
English cognates
construct, structure

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 rebuild the bridge that fell in the storm.

tardó .

The city took years to reconstruct its historic buildings.

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The police are trying to reconstruct the events of the accident.

, .

After the fire, the family decided to rebuild their home.

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The team wants to rebuild the trust of its fans.

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This word is part of lesson 84.