Spanish Conversation · Level 73
59 words
Spanish word
consustancial
Pronunciation
IPA/konsustanˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveintegral
Example
Este aspecto es consustancial al problema.
This aspect is integral to the problem.
More examples
En ese barrio, la solidaridad es consustancial a la convivencia diaria.
In that neighborhood, solidarity is integral to daily coexistence.
Core concept
Two things sharing the same substance and therefore inseparable.
Common phrases
ser consustancial a
be integral to
parte consustancial de
integral part of
Similar words
esencial: Be essential for something to exist or to serve its intended purpose.
inherente: Be innate to an object or situation and not removable.
intrínseco: Exist as a basic internal property belonging to the thing itself.
Definition in Spanish
Que forma parte de la misma naturaleza de otra cosa y no puede separarse de ella.
Word origin
From Latin consubstantialis, formed from con- 'together' and substantia 'substance', originally meaning 'of the same substance'.
Usage tips
- Mainly a formal or theological term, so in everyday conversation use esencial or intrínseco to convey the idea.
Other meanings
- inherentadjective
- consubstantialadjective
Opposites
- extrínsecoextrinsicadjective
- accidentalaccidentaladjective