construa

Construa is a Portuguese verb form derived from construir. It most commonly appears as the present subjunctive form of the verb in the third-person singular (que ele/ela construa) and as the affirmative imperative form addressing the second-person singular (você construa). In practice, the same spelling serves two grammatical functions depending on context.

In usage, construa appears in subordinate clauses to express doubt, possibility, wish, or hypothetical action, such as in a sentence starting with “que”: “É importante que ele construa uma base sólida.” It also functions as a direct command when speaking to alguém formalmente or referring to você: “Construa a parede com cuidado.” The distinction between subjunctive and imperative is determined by sentence structure and mood rather than by a different word form.

Etymology and form: construa comes from the verb construir, which itself derives from Latin construere (to build), formed from con- (together) and struere (to pile up, build). The form is regular within the conjugation of construir and is consistent across major varieties of Portuguese, including Brazilian and European usage, where appropriate for polite or formal address.

Notes: While construa can appear in both subjunctive and imperative contexts, its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding syntax and tone. It is not used as a noun or as a standalone lexical item beyond its grammatical role as a verb form.