reconstruir
/re-kon-stru-EER/
to rebuild
Reconstructing a physical structure by building it again.
reconstruir(verb)
to rebuild
?physical structures
to renovate
?restoring an old building
,to reconstruct
?formal building context
📝 In Action
Tuvieron que reconstruir el puente después de la inundación.
B1They had to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
Estamos reconstruyendo nuestra casa de la infancia.
B1We are rebuilding our childhood home.
💡 Grammar Points
The Added 'Y'
For verbs like this that end in -uir, you add a 'y' before certain endings (like -o, -es, -e) to keep the sound smooth.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'Y'
Mistake: "Yo reconstruo"
Correction: Yo reconstruyo (always add the 'y' in the present unless it's the 'we' form).
⭐ Usage Tips
Spelling Alert
In the past tense (he/she/they), the 'i' changes to a 'y': reconstruyó, reconstruyeron.
Reconstructing a scene or a sequence of events.
reconstruir(verb)
to reconstruct
?a scene or events
to piece together
?memories or facts
,to rebuild
?a life or relationship
📝 In Action
La policía intentó reconstruir los hechos del crimen.
B2The police tried to reconstruct the events of the crime.
Después del divorcio, ella tuvo que reconstruir su vida.
B2After the divorce, she had to rebuild her life.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Usage
Just like in English, you can use this word for non-physical things like 'the truth' or 'a relationship'.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: reconstruir
Question 1 of 1
Which form of 'reconstruir' is correct for 'I rebuild'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'reconstruir' a regular verb?
Not quite! It is a 'spelling change' verb. It adds a 'y' in many present and past forms to help with the pronunciation.