constructor
“constructor” means “builder” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
builder, contractor
Also: developer
📝 In Action
El constructor terminó la casa en seis meses.
A2The builder finished the house in six months.
Necesitamos hablar con el constructor sobre los planos del edificio.
B1We need to talk to the contractor about the building's plans.
El constructor jefe supervisa a todos los obreros en la obra.
B2The head builder supervises all the workers at the construction site.
constructive
Also: building
📝 In Action
Tiene un espíritu constructor muy fuerte.
B2He has a very strong constructive spirit.
Su papel constructor en la comunidad es admirado por todos.
C1His constructive role in the community is admired by everyone.
Buscamos un diálogo constructor para resolver el problema.
C2We are looking for a constructive dialogue to solve the problem.
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Words that translate to "constructor" in Spanish:
builder→building→constructive→contractor→developer→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: constructor
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Latin 'constructor', which comes from 'construere'. The Latin root is made of 'con-' (together) and 'struere' (to pile up or arrange).
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to use 'un' or 'una' when saying someone is a constructor?
No. In Spanish, you omit the article when stating someone's profession. Say 'Soy constructor' (I am a builder) instead of 'Soy un constructor'.
Can 'constructora' mean a company?
Yes! In fact, it is very common to hear 'la constructora' to refer to the entire building company rather than just a single woman.
Is 'constructor' used for digital things, like software?
Yes, in technical programming contexts, 'constructor' is used just like in English to refer to the part of code that creates a new object.