Construyes (en. You build)
/kons'tɾuʝes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To carry out the action of building or creating something.
You build a house each year.
Tú construyes una casa cada año.
To develop or form something from elements.
Over time, you build a professional career.
Con el tiempo, construyes una carrera profesional.
To make a building or infrastructure.
In that area, you build tall buildings.
En esa zona, construyes edificios altos.
Etymology
From the Latin 'construere', which means 'to build' or 'to join'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
you build a bridge
You create a connection between two points.
construyes un puente
you build on rock
You are establishing something solid and secure.
construyes sobre roca
you build your dreams
You are working to achieve your goals and aspirations.
construyes tus sueños
Related Words
construction
The process of building or creating.
construcción
builder
The person who is dedicated to building.
constructor
building
A constructed structure.
edificio
Slang Meanings
To create something imaginary or unrealistic.
You are building castles in the air.
Estás construyendo castillos en el aire.
To develop a project or idea.
With this plan, you build a new way of doing business.
Con este plan, construyes una nueva forma de hacer negocio.