Reconstruir
Example: É necessário reconstruir a ponte após a forte tempestade.
Definition
"Reconstruir" means to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed, often restoring it to its original state. For example, it is necessary to reconstruir the bridge after the strong storm to ensure safety and functionality.
Etymology
The word "reconstruir" comes from the Latin prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and 'construere,' meaning 'to heap up' or 'construct.' Did you know? The word literally means 'to build again,' reflecting the action of restoring something that once stood.
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