How to Say "erection" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “erection” is “construcción” — use this term when referring to the act or result of building something, especially a large structure like a building or bridge..
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construcción
nounA2formal
Use this term when referring to the act or result of building something, especially a large structure like a building or bridge.
Examples
La construcción de este rascacielos duró tres años.
The construction of this skyscraper lasted three years.
erección
nounB2medical/physiological
Use this term for the physiological or medical state of becoming rigid or swollen, most commonly referring to the penis.
Examples
El médico explicó cómo funciona una erección desde un punto de vista biológico.
The doctor explained how an erection works from a biological point of view.
Confusing Building vs. Body
The most common mistake is using 'erección' when you mean 'construcción'. Remember that 'erección' in Spanish, like in English, is primarily used in a medical or physiological context. For anything related to building or construction, 'construcción' is the correct term.
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