How to Say "construction" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “construction” is “construcción” — use 'construcción' when referring to the general process or act of building something large-scale, like a building or infrastructure.
construcción
Examples
La construcción de este rascacielos duró tres años.
The construction of this skyscraper lasted three years.
obra
OH-brahˈoβɾa
Examples
Hay mucha obra en la calle principal; el tráfico es lento.
There is a lot of construction on the main street; the traffic is slow.
La obra del nuevo hospital estará terminada el próximo año.
The construction of the new hospital will be finished next year.
Los obreros están trabajando en la obra.
The workers are working on the site.
Related Roles
The person who works on a construction site is an 'obrero' (worker/laborer), a masculine noun closely related to 'obra'.
Work vs. Project
Mistake: “Using 'trabajo' when referring to a construction site (e.g., 'el trabajo').”
Correction: Use 'la obra' when referring to the physical building project or site.
fabricación
Examples
La fabricación de este coche toma dos días.
The manufacturing of this car takes two days.
fábrica
Examples
La fábrica de la catedral duró más de dos siglos.
The construction of the cathedral lasted more than two centuries.
Construcción vs. Obra
Related Translations
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