Construir
Example: Los antiguos romanos construyeron muchos acueductos.
Definition
"Construir" means to build or erect something by putting parts or materials together, typically referring to creating structures such as buildings, roads, or aqueducts. It involves the process of assembling elements to form a stable and functional whole.
Etymology
The word "construir" comes from the Latin verb 'construere,' which means to heap up or pile together. This Latin root combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'struere' meaning 'to pile or arrange.' Did you know that the original sense was about arranging or assembling parts, which perfectly fits the modern meaning of building or constructing?
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"Construir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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