constrói

Constrói is a form of the Portuguese verb construir. It is the third-person singular present indicative of construir, used for he, she, or you (formal) build. It is also the affirmative second-person singular imperative in some varieties, meaning "Build!" The base verb conceives the action of creating or assembling something from parts, with wide use in everyday language and in technical contexts.

Etymology and meaning: construir comes from Latin construere, formed by con- (together) and struere (to pile up, to build). The meaning extends from physical construction to metaphorical creation, such as building a project, a narrative, or a reputation.

Usage and examples: In ordinary contexts, one might say, "Ele constrói uma casa" (He builds a house) or "A empresa constrói novas instalações" (The company is building new facilities). Metaphorically, "constrói uma imagem pública" describes actively shaping one’s public image. In some varieties of European Portuguese, the imperative tú form is identical to the present indicative: "Constrói!" (Build!).

Conjugation basics: In the present indicative, the verb paradigm includes eu construo, tu constróis, ele/ela/você constrói, nós construímos, eles constroem. Accentuation marks indicate the stressed syllable in each form.

Related terms: construir (to build), construção (construction), edificar (to edify/build), erguer (to raise).

Notes: Constrói is primarily a verb form rather than a standalone noun. Its precise use can vary by dialect, especially regarding the imperative function and the form used with different subject pronouns.