Construccion (en. Construction)

/konstruθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The process of building or creating something, especially in architecture.
The construction of the new bridge will take two years.
La construcción del nuevo puente durará dos años.
The way something is organized or structured.
The construction of her argument was very convincing.
La construcción de su argumento fue muy convincente.
The result of building something.
The construction of the house was a great achievement.
La construcción de la casa fue un gran logro.

Etymology

From Latin 'constructio', which means 'the action of building'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

construction of works
Process of creating infrastructures or buildings.
construcción de obras
human constructions
Structures or buildings made by humans.
construcciones humanas
sustainable construction
Building methods that are environmentally friendly.
construcción sostenible

Related Words

builder
A person who builds or carries out constructions.
constructor
built
Something that has been built.
construido
to build
To carry out a construction.
construir

Slang Meanings

Construction site
That area is full of constructions.
Esa zona está llena de construcciones.
Construction work for a mason
The construction is not bad; it’s good work.
La construcción no está mala, es buena chamba.