The Subjunctive Mood of Construir is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about building or constructing something, for example: Espero que construyas una casa nueva. (I hope you build a new house.)

Construir is a spelling-changing verb ending in -uir. In the present subjunctive, the u changes to uy in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):

The present subjunctive of construir is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about building or constructing something.

Wish or desire: For example, Espero que construyan un nuevo parque en el vecindario. (I hope they build a new park in the neighborhood.)

Demand or recommendation: For example, Es necesario que construyamos más viviendas asequibles. (It is necessary that we build more affordable housing.)

Uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que puedan construir el edificio a tiempo. (I doubt they can build the building on time.)

Colloquial or idiomatic usage: For example, ¡Construye, amigo! ¡Esa es la actitud! (Go for it, friend! That’s the attitude! – Expressing encouragement or approval.)

Examples

Examples of Construir in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que construyas una vida plena y feliz. (I hope you build a full and happy life.)

Es importante que construyamos una sociedad más justa e inclusiva. (It’s important that we build a more just and inclusive society.)

Aunque sea difícil, construya puentes en lugar de muros. (Although it’s difficult, build bridges instead of walls.)

Para tener éxito, construyan sobre una base sólida de valores y principios. (To be successful, build upon a solid foundation of values and principles.)

Ojalá que construyas recuerdos inolvidables en tus viajes. (I hope you build unforgettable memories on your travels.)

Sugiero que construyamos una relación de confianza y respeto mutuo. (I suggest we build a relationship of trust and mutual respect.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, construya un legado positivo para las generaciones futuras. (Although it takes effort, build a positive legacy for future generations.)

En la vida familiar, construyan un ambiente de amor y comprensión. (In family life, build an environment of love and understanding.)

Ojalá que construyas una mentalidad de crecimiento y aprendizaje continuo. (I hope you build a mindset of growth and continuous learning.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, construya relaciones sólidas con sus clientes. (To succeed in business, build solid relationships with your customers.)

Aunque sea un reto, construyamos un futuro sostenible para nuestro planeta. (Although it’s a challenge, let’s build a sustainable future for our planet.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Construir (to build) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.