construcción
“construcción” means “construction” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
construction, building
Also: structure, erection
📝 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.
structure
Also: phrasing, composition
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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.
✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes directly from the Latin *constructio*, meaning 'the act of fitting together' or 'structure.' It is built from the Latin verb *construere*, meaning 'to pile up' or 'to build.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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'.