Spanish Conversation · Level 141
43 words
Spanish word
consistir
Pronunciation
IPA/konsisˈtiɾ/
Meaning
- verbbe made up of
Example
El país consiste en varias regiones.
The country is made up of several regions.
More examples
La receta consiste en mezclar harina y agua.
The recipe consists of mixing flour and water.
Core concept
A collection of pieces assembling a single unit.
Common phrases
consistir en
consist of
Similar words
constituir: Constitutes a larger entity from several parts, often in formal contexts.
componer: Composes a single unit by assembling individual parts into a cohesive whole.
formar: Forms a particular shape or grouping by arranging component elements.
Definition in Spanish
Ser formado o compuesto por varias partes o elementos que juntos hacen un todo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin consistere ('stand together') from con- 'together' + sistere 'to stand', which evolved through the Romance languages into Spanish consistir.
Usage tips
- English speakers often calque 'consist of' and mistakenly use consistir de, but standard Spanish uses consistir en to indicate what something is made of.
Other meanings
- consist inverb
Opposites
- carecerlackverb
Related words
- consistenciaconsistencynoun
- consistenteconsistentadjective