This is the 937th most frequent Spanish word.
construir
To build or construct.
Here, 'construir' is used literally to mean 'to build' or 'to construct' something physical, like a house.
Ellos están construyendo una nueva casa cerca del lago.
They are building a new house near the lake.
In this sentence, 'construir' is used metaphorically to mean 'to create' or 'to develop' an abstract thing, like an idea or solution.
Necesitamos construir una solución para este problema complejo.
We need to construct a solution for this complex problem.
Here, 'construir' is employed to indicate fostering or establishing an abstract concept, emphasizing collaboration or development of a relationship.