How to Say "to build" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to build” is “montar” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
from parts
Examples
Necesitamos dos horas para montar la estantería de IKEA.
We need two hours to assemble the IKEA bookshelf.
Si no lees las instrucciones, no podrás montar el dron.
If you don't read the instructions, you won't be able to put together the drone.
The 'Armar' Alternative
In many Latin American countries, 'armar' is used just as frequently as 'montar' to mean 'to assemble' or 'to put together.'
Using 'construir'
Mistake: “Voy a construir la mesa (I am going to construct the table).”
Correction: Voy a montar la mesa. 'Construir' implies creating something from raw materials (like a house), while 'montar' is for pre-made pieces.
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