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    Edificar (en. Build)

    /e.ði.fi'kar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To construct a permanent structure.
    The architect plans to build a new hospital in the city.
    El arquitecto planea edificar un nuevo hospital en la ciudad.
    To develop or promote a person's character or morals.
    Education seeks to instill values in young people.
    La educación busca edificar valores en los jóvenes.
    To found or establish something solidly.
    The NGO's goal is to build a more just society.
    El objetivo de la ONG es edificar una sociedad más justa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'aedificare', which means 'to construct' or 'to establish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to build on a solid foundation
    To establish something with a solid foundation.
    edificar sobre buenas bases
    to build faith
    To strengthen or increase religious beliefs.
    edificar la fe
    to build character
    To develop strong personal qualities.
    edificar el carácter

    Related Words

    edification
    The process of constructing or developing something.
    edificación
    building
    A structure made to be used as a dwelling or workplace.
    edificio
    builder
    A person who builds or constructs, either physically or morally.
    edificador

    Slang Meanings

    To build in an improvised or informal manner.
    At the beach, everyone started building some huts out of sticks and leaves.
    En la playa, todos empezaron a edificar unas chozas de palos y hojas.
    To quickly develop an idea or project.
    The team met to devise a plan for the new product.
    El equipo se reunió para edificar un plan para el nuevo producto.