constitución
/kon-stee-too-SYON/
constitution
A constitution is the supreme law that guides a country.
constitución(noun)
constitution
?the supreme law of a country
charter
?founding document of an organization
📝 In Action
La Constitución garantiza la libertad de expresión.
B1The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.
Debemos respetar lo que dice la constitución del país.
B1We must respect what the country's constitution says.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Words ending in '-ción' are almost always feminine, so you should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Missing Accent
Mistake: "constitucion"
Correction: constitución
⭐ Usage Tips
Capitalization
When referring to the specific document of a country (like 'The Constitution'), it is usually capitalized.
Constitución can refer to a person's natural health and physical strength.
constitución(noun)
physical build
?a person's natural health and strength
makeup
?the way something is put together
📝 In Action
Tiene una constitución física muy fuerte.
C1He has a very strong physical build.
⭐ Usage Tips
Not about skin
While English 'complexion' refers to skin, the Spanish word 'constitución' or 'complexión' refers to the whole body's frame and health.
Constitución also means the formation or act of establishing something new.
constitución(noun)
formation
?the act of establishing or setting something up
establishment
?setting up a company or group
📝 In Action
La constitución de la empresa tomó tres meses.
C1The formation of the company took three months.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: constitución
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most likely translation for 'La Constitución' in a political news story?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'constitución' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine (la constitución). A great rule of thumb is that almost all Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine.
Can I use this word to describe my health?
Yes! In a formal context, you can say you have a 'constitución fuerte' to mean you have a strong physical build or a hardy natural health.