Construidas (en. Built)
/kons.tɾu.i.das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been built.
The houses built in this area are very modern.
Las casas construidas en esta zona son muy modernas.
Referring to structures that have been made by humans.
The roads built improved transportation in the region.
Las carreteras construidas mejoraron el transporte en la región.
Built can refer to a process of creation or construction.
The buildings built were designed to withstand earthquakes.
Las edificaciones construidas fueron diseñadas para resistir terremotos.
Etymology
From the verb 'to build', which comes from Latin 'construere', formed by 'con-' (together) and 'struere' (to pile, place).
Common Phrases and Expressions
custom-built
Customized constructions for a specific purpose.
construidas a medida
mass-produced
Items manufactured in large quantities with the same design.
construidas en serie
built on strong foundations
Structures that have a solid and secure base.
construidas sobre cimientos fuertes
Related Words
construction
The process of erecting or raising something.
construcción
builder
Person or company that carries out the construction.
constructor
design
Plan or drawing used as a model to build something.
diseño
Slang Meanings
Low-cost constructions.
That cabin is one of those built that is quite an invention.
Esa cabaña es una de esas construidas que son todo un invento.
Peculiar designs that do not follow standards.
Sometimes, the built houses have odd styles that surprise everyone.
A veces, las casas construidas tienen estilos raros que sorprenden a todos.