Translation of Italian word "costruire" to English
costruire
/kos.truˈi.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'costruire' means 'to build' (To build, to construct). It belongs to the third conjugation (-ire). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, erecting or assembling structures.
🇬🇧 English
to build
Example
Stanno costruendo un nuovo ospedale nella nostra città.
They are building a new hospital in our city.
I bambini amano costruire castelli di sabbia in spiaggia.
Children love building sandcastles at the beach.
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Common phrases
- costruire una casa— to build a house
- I bambini amano costruire castelli di sabbia in spiaggia.— Children love building sandcastles at the beach.
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The Italian word "costruire" means "to build" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Stanno costruendo un nuovo ospedale nella nostra città." (which translates as "They are building a new hospital in our city.").
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