Construir
Example: Vamos a construir una casa cerca del lago este verano.
Definition
"Construir" means to build or assemble something by putting parts or materials together, often referring to creating structures like houses or other buildings. It involves planning and physical effort to create a stable and functional result, as in the example: "Vamos a construir una casa cerca del lago este verano."
Etymology
The word "construir" comes from the Latin verb "construere," which combines "con-" (together) and "struere" (to pile up or arrange). Did you know? The root "struere" is also the origin of English words like 'structure' and 'construct,' highlighting the shared history of these terms.
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"Construir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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