erection

BrE /ɪˈrɛkʃn/ AmE /ɪˈrɛkʃn/

noun en → es

1 PHYSICAL [singular] C1

the state of being hard and enlarged, especially of the penis in males or clitoris in females as a result of sexual excitement

erección (física)

Collocations erectile dysfunction

  • He had an erection when he saw her.

    Tuvo una erección al verla.

2 STRUCTURE [singular] B2

a tall building or structure, especially one that is under construction and has not yet been completed

edificio en construcción, estructura en pie

Collocations skyscraper erection

  • The new skyscraper is still in erection.

    El nuevo rascacielos aún está en construcción.