Spanish word

constructor

Pronunciation

IPA/konstɾukˈtoɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbuilder

Example

El constructor trabaja en la nueva casa.

The builder is working on the new house.

Illustration for constructor (builder)

More examples

Contraté a un constructor de viviendas para la reforma.

I hired a house builder for the renovation.

Core concept

A construction firm managing building projects such as homes, bridges, and roads.

Common phrases

  • constructor de viviendas

    house builder

  • constructor de obras

    building contractor

Similar words

contratista: Takes on contracts to manage and execute an entire construction project.
albañil: Performs masonry and other on-site skilled manual work such as laying bricks or tiles.
obrero: Performs physical labor on construction sites, operating tools and machinery.
empresa constructora: Specializes in planning and executing building construction as a contracting company.

Definition in Spanish

Empresa o profesional encargado de ejecutar obras de construcción, como casas, puentes o carreteras.

Word origin

From Latin construĕre 'to build' with the agent suffix -tor, entering Spanish as constructor to name a person or business that performs building works.

Usage tips

  • When speaking about contracting or procurement, Spanish commonly uses contratista or empresa constructora for the contractor, while albañil names a specific on-site worker.

Other meanings

  • building contractornoun

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