construir
to build, to construct
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/konstɾuˈiɾ/
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Cultural Note
Construir is an irregular verb — note the 'y' insertion in several forms. Antoni Gaudí's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona has been under construction since 1882, making it one of the longest building projects in history.
📝 Example Sentences
Construyeron una casa nueva en el campo.
They built a new house in the countryside.
Juntos podemos construir un futuro mejor.
Together we can build a better future.