Construction, building in Portuguese 🇧🇷

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Tips to Remember:
• Notice the similarity between “construção” and the English word “construction.” Both share the same Latin roots (construere), meaning “to build.”
• Associate “construção” with the verb “construir” (to build) to reinforce its meaning in various contexts.

Explanations:
• “Construção” refers to the process or act of building something, such as a building, bridge, or other structure.
• It can be used both in a literal sense (physical construction) and in a figurative sense (e.g., construction of an argument or narrative).

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• Edificação – often used to refer to the act of building or a structure that has been built.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• In figurative language, “construção” may refer to the development or formation of non-physical entities, like ideas or arguments.
• Though not widely employed as slang, the metaphorical use appears in expressions like “a construção de uma carreira,” referring to the gradual process of developing one’s professional life.

Example Sentences:
1. “A construção da nova ponte está quase terminada.”
 Translation: “The construction of the new bridge is almost finished.”

2. “Ele se orgulha da construção de sua carreira profissional.”
 Translation: “He is proud of the building (development) of his professional career.”

3. “A construção desse argumento foi essencial para seu sucesso.”
 Translation: “The building (formation) of this argument was essential for his success.”

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