constructive

S2 W2

BrE /kənˈstrʌktɪv/ AmE /kənˈstrʌktɪv/

adjective en → es

1 POSITIVE [attributive] [predicative] B2

helpful and intended to improve a situation or relationship

constructivo, positivo, útil

  • be constructive about something

Collocations constructive criticism · constructive dialogue

  • We need to have a more constructive approach to this problem.

    Necesitamos tener una aproximación más constructiva a este problema.

2 BUILD [attributive] B1

relating to building or making something

de construcción, de edificación

  • constructive work

Collocations constructive project · constructive activity

  • The company is involved in many constructive projects.

    La empresa está involucrada en muchos proyectos constructivos.