construcción
/konstɾuɡˈθjon/
The English word "construction" is translated into Spanish as construcción.
construcción refers to a structure. To express that something is "under construction", use the phrase en construcción.
Meaning: structure (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, the term albañilería can be used to describe the field of construction or construction activities, specifically referring to masonry or bricklaying.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun construcción is feminine and is used with the feminine article la (la construcción). The plural form of the word is construcciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/konstɾuɡˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, the term obra negra is used to describe a building that is in the 'grey' or unrefined stage of construction, where only the structural skeleton is visible.
- While construcción is the general term, workers in the field are often called albañiles, which comes from alba, meaning 'white'. This refers to the white lime mortar traditionally used in masonry.
- Spanish uses the term obra to refer to both a construction site and a work of art, such as a painting or a novel.
Examples in context
- La construcción comenzó en 2013.Construction began in 2013.This sentence uses construcción to indicate when a project started.Tatoeba #13550783 by Seael, translation #3861898 by Amastan
- La carretera está en construcción.The road is under construction.This sentence uses construcción to say a road is under construction.Tatoeba #10211572 by manufrutos, translation #5444080 by CK
- Ese edificio sigue en construcción.This building is still under construction.This sentence uses construcción to state a building is still under construction.Tatoeba #2975207 by marcelostockle, translation #13117479 by overcooked
- En la reunión de hoy discutiremos los planes de construcción del nuevo edificio.In today's meeting, we will discuss the construction plans for the new building.
- La edificación de la casa duró alrededor de seis meses.The construction of the house took around six months.
- Las obras de acondicionamiento de la carretera comenzarán la próxima semana.The road construction works will begin next week.
- Vamos a tener que desviar el camino debido a las obras del puente.We will have to divert the road due to the construction works on the bridge.
- Mi hermano consiguió un trabajo de construcción en una nueva casa.My brother got a construction job in a new house.
- Me especialicé en albañilería y ahora trabajo en la construcción de casas particulares.I specialized in masonry, and now I work in private house construction.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking at a modern building.
- DanielMira qué interesante es esta construcción.Look how interesting this construction is.
- SofíaSí, el diseño es muy moderno.Yes, the design is very modern.
- DanielMe pregunto quién hizo la construcción.I wonder who did the construction.
- SofíaCreo que fue un arquitecto famoso.I think it was a famous architect.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry construcción, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
