How to Say "to edify" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “to edify” is “edificar” — C1 level.

English → SpanishC1

edificar

verbC1formal

to improve someone's mind or character

An adult sitting on a bench reading a book to a child who is listening intently.

Examples

Sus palabras siempre logran edificar a quienes lo escuchan.

His words always manage to edify those who listen to him.

Debemos usar las redes sociales para edificar, no para destruir.

We should use social media to uplift, not to destroy.

Es una lectura muy edificante para los jóvenes.

It is a very edifying read for young people.

Using the Adjective Form

You will often see the adjective form 'edificante' (uplifting/edifying) used to describe books, speeches, or behavior.

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Related Translations

to build→to construct→to uplift→

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