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    Construcciones (en. Constructions)

    /kons.trukˈsjon.es/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Works carried out with the purpose of building or creating infrastructure.
    The constructions of buildings in the city have increased in recent years.
    Las construcciones de edificios en la ciudad han aumentado en los últimos años.
    The process of designing and building structures.
    Civil engineering is responsible for the constructions of bridges and roads.
    La ingeniería civil se encarga de las construcciones de puentes y caminos.
    The result of the act of construction.
    Modern constructions tend to be more sustainable.
    Las construcciones modernas suelen ser más sostenibles.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary constructions
    Structures that are erected for a short time.
    construcciones temporales
    ongoing constructions
    Building projects that are being executed.
    construcciones en curso
    illegal constructions
    Buildings that do not comply with legal regulations.
    construcciones ilegales

    Related Words

    to build
    To carry out a building or work.
    construir
    architecture
    Art and technique of designing and constructing buildings.
    arquitectura
    worker
    Worker involved in construction.
    obrero

    Slang Meanings

    Work in construction slang.
    That construction is taking longer than expected.
    Esa constru se demora más de lo esperado.
    Construction project.
    That plan is an ambitious construction.
    Ese plan es una construcción ambiciosa.