Construir
Example: Vamos a construir una casa pequeña en el campo.
Definition
"Construir" means to build or assemble something by putting parts or materials together, often referring to the creation of structures like houses or buildings, as in the example phrase 'Vamos a construir una casa pequeña en el campo.'
Etymology
The Spanish word "construir" comes from the Latin verb 'construere,' which means to heap up or build together. It combines 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'struere' meaning 'to pile or arrange.' Did you know that the root 'struere' is also found in English words like 'structure' and 'construct'?
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"Construir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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