Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Construyó (en. Built)

    /kons'tru.jo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    The act of building or creating something.
    He built a new house last year.
    Él construyó una casa nueva el año pasado.
    To develop an idea or plan.
    She built a solid argument for her thesis.
    Ella construyó un argumento sólido para su tesis.
    To form or compose something by uniting various elements.
    The architect built a steel bridge.
    El arquitecto construyó un puente de acero.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'construere', which means 'to build' or 'to compose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to build castles in the air
    To create illusions or impossible dreams.
    construir castillos en el aire
    to build bridges
    To foster understanding or communication between people.
    construir puentes
    what is not built is destroyed
    Everything that is not maintained or developed can decline.
    lo que no se construye se destruye

    Related Words

    construction
    The act of building or constructing.
    construcción
    builder
    A person dedicated to building.
    constructor
    built
    Something that has been built or created.
    construido

    Slang Meanings

    To do something complicated in a creative way.
    She is building her own musical style.
    Está construyendo su propio estilo musical.
    To have a romantic relationship in secret.
    They are building something together, but no one knows.
    Están construyendo algo juntos, pero nadie lo sabe.