construir

Senses

1. 1.

   to build

   to create a physical structure by assembling materials

2. 2.

   to construct; to develop

   to establish or create something abstract (idea, argument, relationship)

3. 3.

   to establish; to set up

   to lay a foundation or basis for something

Examples

• "Eles estão construindo uma casa nova no bairro."

  They are building a new house in the neighborhood.

• "É importante construir relacionamentos saudáveis com as pessoas."

  It is important to build healthy relationships with people.

• "O governo precisa construir uma estratégia melhor para a economia."

  The government needs to construct a better strategy for the economy.

Usage

Regular -ir verb conjugated as: construo, constrói, construímos, constroem (pres.). Common in both literal (buildings, objects) and figurative (ideas, relationships, plans) contexts. Often used with prepositions: construir em, construir a partir de, construir sobre.