construir

This is the 674th most frequent Catalan word.


construir

To build or construct.


Here 'construir' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to build' or 'to construct' something tangible, like a building.

Ells volen construir una nova escola al barri.

They want to build a new school in the neighborhood.


In this context, 'construir' is used metaphorically to mean 'to build' or 'to establish' a connection or relationship.

Hem de construir una bona relació amb els nostres veïns.

We need to build a good relationship with our neighbors.


Here 'construir' is metaphorically used to imply 'to create' or 'to compose' a narrative or idea.

L'autor ha sabut construir una història fascinant.

The author has managed to construct a fascinating story.