construirConjugation
construir means build.
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Indicative
Present
In the present tense, construir adds a 'y' before the ending in all forms except 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'.
Future
The future tense of construir is completely regular, using the full infinitive as the stem.
Imperfect
The imperfect of construir is regular, following the standard -ía endings for -ir verbs.
Conditional
The conditional of construir is regular, adding -ía endings to the infinitive.
Preterite
The preterite of construir is irregular in the third person, swapping 'i' for 'y' (construyó, construyeron).
Imperative
Negative Imperative
The negative imperative always uses the present subjunctive forms: no construyas, no construya.
Imperative
The imperative uses 'construye' for 'tú' and 'construya/n' for formal commands.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
The present subjunctive of construir uses the 'y' from the 'yo' form: construya, construyas, etc.
Imperfect Subjunctive
The imperfect subjunctive is based on the preterite 'ellos' form: construyeran.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does construir mean in Spanish?
construir means "build".
Is construir a regular or irregular verb?
construir is a irregular -ir verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate construir in the present tense?
The present tense of construir is: yo construyo, tú construyes, él/ella/usted construye, nosotros construimos, vosotros construís, ellos/ellas/ustedes construyen.
How do you conjugate construir in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of construir is: yo construí, tú construiste, él/ella/usted construyó, nosotros construimos, vosotros construisteis, ellos/ellas/ustedes construyeron.
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