noun
la edificación
building
Definition & meaning
The word edificación refers to two main concepts:
- The act of building: It is the process, activity, or technical practice of constructing a structure, such as a house, a building, or any other type of infrastructure. It involves the engineering and labor required to assemble a physical object.
- A building or structure: It refers to the resulting construction itself. Any edifice, building, or architectural work that has been erected can be referred to as an edificación.
- Moral or spiritual improvement: In a figurative sense, it refers to the act of "building up" someone's character, spirit, or intellect through education, moral teaching, or edifying experiences.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is a feminine noun. It originates from the Latin word aedificatio, which is derived from aedificare (to build). This Latin root is formed by aedes (building/house) and facere (to make/do).
Synonyms & antonyms
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Examples
Esa edificación tiene muchas ventanas grandes.noun
That building has many large windows.
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