Reconstruir

Reconstruir is an infinitive verb in Spanish and Portuguese meaning to build again or to reconstruct after damage or deterioration, and to reconstruct in a broader sense such as systems, memories, or histories. It derives from Latin reconstruere, formed from re- “again” + construire “to build.”

In everyday use, it covers the physical rebuilding of structures such as buildings or infrastructure, as well as non-physical reconstructions such as an economy, a plan, a narrative, or a memory. The term can be combined with other verbs to express progress or intent, for example “reconstruir una casa” or “reconstruir la economía.” In medical contexts it may refer to tissue or organ reconstruction as well.

Grammatical notes: In Spanish, it is an -ir verb with stem changes in some tenses; present indicative forms include reconstruyo, reconstruyes, reconstruye, reconstruimos, reconstruís, reconstruyen; the past participle is reconstruido. In Portuguese, present forms include eu reconstruo, tu reconstruis, ele reconstrói, nós reconstruímos, vós reconstróis, eles reconstróem; the past participle is reconstruído and the gerund is reconstruindo.

Nouns and related terms: The corresponding nouns are reconstrucción in Spanish and reconstrução in Portuguese, both referring to the act or process of reconstruction. Related verbs with overlapping meaning include construir (to build) and restaurar (to restore), which carry slightly different nuance.