consistir
consist
Significa estar formado por ciertas partes o elementos que componen algo.
Definition & meaning
Consistir means “to consist” or “to lie,” usually describing what something is made of or what its essential nature is.
- To be composed of: El equipo consiste en cinco personas. — The team consists of five people.
- To have as its essence or purpose: El problema consiste en decidir qué hacer. — The problem lies in deciding what to do.
Grammar & Word origin
Consistir is an irregular -ir verb: its stressed stem changes from e to i, as in consiste. It is usually followed by en.
It comes from Latin consistere, meaning “to stand firm” or “to be composed of.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Componerse de — “to be composed of”; emphasizes the parts that make up a whole.
- Radicar en — “to lie in”; emphasizes the essential cause or nature of something.
There is no direct antonym that applies to every sense.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
El plan consiste en mejorar la eficiencia.verb
The plan consists of improving efficiency.
El proyecto consiste en reducir el uso de plástico.verb
The project consists of reducing the use of plastic.
El trabajo consiste en organizar documentos.verb
The job consists of organizing documents.
La tarea consistió en comparar dos textos.verb
The task consisted of comparing two texts.
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