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construction in Portuguese

construction in Portuguese is construção, edificação, edifício — construction means the process or business of building something, especially buildings and infrastructure.

construction in Portuguese

construção
noun
The process of constructing.
edificação
noun
The process of constructing.
construção
noun
Anything that has been constructed.
edificação
noun
Anything that has been constructed.
edifício
noun
Anything that has been constructed.
construção
noun
The trade of building structures.
construção civil
noun
The trade of building structures.
obra
noun
(arts) A (usually non-representational) structure, such as a collage etc.
construção
noun
The manner in which something is built.

What does "construction" mean?

  1. noun The process or business of building something, especially buildings and infrastructure.
    "Construction of the new bridge caused delays on the road all summer."
  2. noun The way something is built, structured, or put together, including sentences and arguments.
    "The sturdy construction of the old chair means it will last for years."
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construction in a sentence

  • Construction of the new bridge caused delays on the road all summer.
  • The new highway is still under construction.
  • The sturdy construction of the old chair means it will last for years.
  • The clumsy construction of his argument made it hard for the audience to follow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "construction" in Portuguese?
"construction" in Portuguese is construção, edificação, edifício. construction means: The process or business of building something, especially buildings and infrastructure.
How do you use "construction" in a sentence?
Example: "Construction of the new bridge caused delays on the road all summer." In Portuguese, "construction" is construção, edificação, edifício.
Are there other ways to say "construction" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "construction": construção, edificação, edifício, construção civil, obra.
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