construct

construir, montar

Hacer algo uniendo sus partes.

En inglés sencillo: To make something by putting its parts together.

• They constructed a new bridge.
• We are constructing a model from wooden parts.
• The houses were constructed using local materials.

Cómo se usa: construct something from/out of something (They constructed a shelter from fallen branches.)

Sinónimos: build, make, assemble

Antónimos: demolish, dismantle

Expresiones frecuentes: construct a bridge, construct a building, construct something from something, construct a model

construir, elaborar

Crear una frase, un argumento u otra expresión organizando cuidadosamente palabras o ideas.

En inglés sencillo: To create a sentence, argument, or similar thing by arranging words or ideas carefully.

• Try to construct a simple sentence.
• He constructed a strong argument against the plan.
• Students learn to construct paragraphs with clear main ideas.

Cómo se usa: construct something around something (She constructed her argument around three main points.)

Sinónimos: form, compose, develop

Expresiones frecuentes: construct a sentence, construct an argument, construct a narrative

construir, trazar

Dibujar una figura con precisión siguiendo un método y usando herramientas como una regla.

En inglés sencillo: To draw a shape accurately using a set method and tools such as a ruler.

• Construct a triangle with equal sides.
• We constructed the circle using a compass.
• Can you construct a line perpendicular to this one?

Sinónimos: draw

Expresiones frecuentes: construct a triangle, construct a circle, construct an angle, construct a perpendicular

constructo, concepto

Idea o modelo creado para entender o explicar algo.

En inglés sencillo: An idea or model people create to understand or explain something.

• Money is a social construct.
• The researchers tested several theoretical constructs.
• Our idea of success is partly a cultural construct.

Sinónimos: concept, model, notion

Expresiones frecuentes: social construct, theoretical construct, mental construct, abstract construct

estructura, construcción

Objeto hecho uniendo varias piezas.

En inglés sencillo: An object made by joining several parts together.

• The construct was made of wood.
• Several metal constructs stood in the gallery.
• Her latest construct combines glass, wire, and recycled plastic.

Sinónimos: structure, assembly

Expresiones frecuentes: metal construct, wooden construct, physical construct, construct of something