construcción
/kohns-trook-syOHN/
construction
This image illustrates construcción as the process of building something, like a new home.
construcción(noun)
construction
?the process of building something
,building
?the finished structure or physical edifice
structure
?a physical object that has been built
,erection
?formal term for a large structure
📝 In Action
La construcción de este rascacielos duró tres años.
B1The construction of this skyscraper lasted three years.
Hay mucha maquinaria pesada en la zona de construcción.
A2There is a lot of heavy machinery in the construction area.
Esa vieja construcción de piedra resistió el terremoto.
B1That old stone building resisted the earthquake.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Remember that 'construcción' is always a feminine word, even though it ends in '-ón'. You must use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Confusion
Mistake: "El construcción"
Correction: La construcción. Most Spanish words ending in -ción are feminine.
⭐ Usage Tips
Process vs. Result
You can use this word for both the ongoing activity ('We are in construction') and the finished product ('That is a nice construction'). Context makes the meaning clear.
This image shows construcción as the structure or organization of components, represented by interlocking blocks.
construcción(noun)
structure
?the way something is put together (linguistic, social, conceptual)
phrasing
?the arrangement of words in a sentence
,composition
?the way elements are arranged
📝 In Action
La construcción gramatical de esta oración es incorrecta.
B2The grammatical structure of this sentence is incorrect.
Estudiamos la construcción social de la identidad.
C1We are studying the social construction of identity.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, 'construcción' refers to how ideas, social roles, or sentences are assembled and organized, not just physical things.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: construcción
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'construcción' to mean the physical result, or the finished object?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'construcción' masculine or feminine?
It is always feminine: 'la construcción.' Almost all Spanish nouns that end in -ción are feminine.
How is 'construcción' different from 'edificio'?
'Construcción' can mean the process of building OR the finished building. 'Edificio' specifically means the finished building (like an office tower or apartment block). So, 'edificio' is a type of 'construcción'.