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How do you say "build" in Spanish?
construir
In Spanish, "build" is construir.
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Pronunciation
For 'construir', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
Grammar notes
construir is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Quieren construir una casa en el árbol.
They want to build a treehouse.
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How to remember construir
Turn 'construir' into a small mental cartoon of They want to build a treehouse, using the line 'Quieren construir una casa en el árbol.' as the caption.
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Questions about construir
How do you pronounce construir?
For 'construir', tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; stress naturally falls on the last syllable, and keep every vowel crisp and unglided. Also, blend the vowel pair quickly into one syllable rather than separating them.
Is construir formal or casual?
construir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is construir used in Spanish?
construir is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Quieren construir una casa en el árbol. (They want to build a treehouse.).
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