Constructor (en. Builder)

/kons.truk.tor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
An individual responsible for the construction of buildings, infrastructure, or other works.
The builder of the new shopping center has won an important award.
El constructor del nuevo centro comercial ha ganado un premio importante.
A company that carries out construction works.
The construction company was hired to develop the urban project.
La constructora fue contratada para desarrollar el proyecto urbanístico.
A person who designs and plans the construction of objects.
The builder of the bridge used cutting-edge technology.
El constructor del puente utilizó tecnología de punta.

Etymology

From Latin 'constructor', which means 'the one who builds'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dream builder
A person who helps accomplish ambitious projects.
constructor de sueños
reality builder
Someone who transforms ideas into concrete things.
constructor de realidades
bridge builder
Figuratively, someone who connects people or ideas.
constructor de puentes

Related Words

construction
Process of building or manufacturing structures.
construcción
building
Fixed structure built to be used as a home, workplace, etc.
edificio
infrastructure
Set of elements necessary for the functioning of a society.
infraestructura

Slang Meanings

Contractor
The contractor took care of the final details of the project.
El contratista se encargó de los detalles finales del proyecto.
Foreman
The foreman supervises all the workers on the site.
El capataz supervisa a todos los trabajadores en la obra.