-ir verb irregular · spelling-change -uir Intermediate

construir — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to build / to construct

The subjunctive conjugation of construir (irregular spelling-change -uir, ranked #132). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo construya *
construyas *
él/ella/Ud. construya *
nosotros construyamos *
vosotros construyáis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. construyan *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ir subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Quiero que tú construyas más.

I want you to build more.

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