How to Say "construct" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “construct” is “construir” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Están construyendo un nuevo hospital en el centro.
They are building a new hospital downtown.
Mi abuelo construyó esta casa con sus propias manos.
My grandfather built this house with his own hands.
The 'Y' Irregularity
In most forms where the stress falls on the stem, the 'i' changes to 'y' (i.e., construyo, construye). This happens because the 'i' is between two vowels (e.g., constru-i-endo) or at the end of a syllable, creating a 'y' sound.
Missing the 'Y' sound
Mistake: “Using *construio* instead of *construyo*.”
Correction: Remember the 'y' sound in the *yo* form: *construyo*. This pattern is common in '-uir' verbs like *huir* (to flee) and *incluir* (to include).
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