construido
/kon-stru-EE-do/
built
As an adjective, construido describes a finished structure or building that is built.
construido(Adjective)
built
?structure or building
,constructed
?formal or complex structure/idea
established
?abstract concepts, like an argument
📝 In Action
El edificio construido en 1950 sigue siendo fuerte.
B1The building constructed in 1950 is still strong.
La casa está construida con materiales reciclados.
A2The house is built with recycled materials.
Necesitamos analizar los argumentos construidos por la oposición.
B2We need to analyze the arguments established by the opposition.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Key
As an adjective, 'construido' must change its ending to match the thing it describes. For a feminine noun like 'mesa' (table), you use 'construida'. For plural nouns like 'puentes' (bridges), you use 'construidos'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Match
Mistake: "La pared es construido."
Correction: La pared es construida. (Since 'pared' is feminine, the adjective must end in -a.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Quality
Use 'construido' with adverbs like 'sólidamente' (solidly) or 'rápidamente' (quickly) to describe the manner in which something was made.
As a verb form (past participle), construido refers to the action of having built something, signifying completion.
construido(Verb Form)
built
?used with 'to have'
,constructed
?used with 'to be' in passive voice
developed
?forming abstract ideas
📝 In Action
Nosotros hemos construido un refugio para la tormenta.
A2We have built a shelter for the storm.
La carretera fue construida en menos de un año.
B1The road was constructed in less than a year.
¿Alguna vez has construido algo con tus propias manos?
A2Have you ever built anything with your own hands?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Haber' Team
When 'construido' works with the verb 'haber' (to have), it never changes its ending—it always stays 'construido', regardless of who did the building or what was built. (e.g., 'Yo he construido', 'Ellas han construido').
The Passive Voice
When 'construido' works with the verb 'ser' (to be) to show that something received the action (passive voice), it acts like an adjective and must agree in gender and number. (e.g., 'Las torres fueron construidas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Changing the Participle with 'Haber'
Mistake: "Hemos construidas las casas."
Correction: Hemos construido las casas. (The participle doesn't change when used with 'haber'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Result
Use the perfect tenses (with 'haber') when you want to emphasize that the action of building is finished and the result is relevant right now.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: construido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'construido' as the unchanging part of a perfect tense?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'construido' irregular?
The base verb 'construir' has some irregular forms in the present tense (like 'yo construyo'), but the past participle form ('construido') is regular, following the standard pattern for -ir verbs (-ido).
What is the difference between 'ha construido' and 'fue construido'?
'Ha construido' (he/she/it has built) focuses on the person who did the action. 'Fue construido' (it was built) focuses on the object that received the action (passive voice) and often doesn't mention the builder.