build

Middle English bilde, from Old English byldan, meaning to construct.

NOUN (1)

[/bɪld/^en-US]

construcción literal / estructura literal / ensamblaje literal / concepto de construcción untranslatable (No direct equivalent concept in SPANISH)

Synonyms construction general , structure general , assembly general

Antonyms destruction

The physical form, structure, or composition of something or someone, or the act or result of constructing something.

plural
builds

The car's robust build makes it suitable for off-road adventures. — Refers to the physical structure and design of the car.
He has an athletic build, tall and muscular. — Describes a person's physique or body type.
The new build on the corner is a modern architectural masterpiece. — Refers to a newly constructed building.

VERB (1)

[/bɪld/^en-US]

construir literal / crear literal / erigir formal / construcción de conceptos untranslatable (The act of building abstract concepts doesn't have a direct single-word equivalent in SPANISH.)

Synonyms construct general , create general , erect formal

Antonyms destroy

To construct something by putting parts or materials together; to create or develop something over time, especially abstract concepts or relationships.

past	present_participle
built	building

They plan to build a new bridge across the river next year. — Refers to physical construction.
She has worked hard to build her career over the past decade. — Refers to developing something abstract.
It takes time to build trust in a relationship. — Refers to establishing or creating an abstract concept.