Spanish Conversation · Level 98
59 words
Spanish word
consistencia
Pronunciation
IPA/konsisˈtenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounconsistency
Example
Para tener confianza, debes mantener la consistencia en lo que dices.
To gain trust, you must maintain consistency in what you say.
More examples
La consistencia del arroz estaba perfecta.
The consistency of the rice was perfect.
Core concept
Degree to which something hangs together physically or conceptually.
Common phrases
mantener la consistencia
maintain consistency
falta de consistencia
lack of consistency
Similar words
coherencia: Presents a clear, logical line of thought without contradictions.
constancia: Keeps the same effort or habit over a long period.
regularidad: Occurs at steady intervals or follows a consistent pattern.
estabilidad: Shows little fluctuation and remains steady over time.
Definition in Spanish
Coherencia o conexión entre partes o a través del tiempo que permite juzgar si algo es estable; uso aplicable tanto a conductas y argumentos como a la textura física.
Word origin
Derived from Latin consistentia (con- 'together' and sistere 'to stand'), the term came to denote elements that stand together as a unified texture, behavior, or argument.
Usage tips
- Phrases such as 'mantener consistencia' and 'ser inconsistente' are common in evaluations and can sound like direct criticism in casual conversation.
Other meanings
- coherencenoun
- texturenoun
Opposites
- inconsistenciainconsistencynoun
Related words
- consistenteconsistentadjective
- consistentementeconsistentlyadverb
- consistirconsistverb