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    Consistir (en. Consist)

    /konsisˈtir/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To have a thing's essence or nature in something.
    Happiness consists in enjoying the little things.
    La felicidad consiste en disfrutar de las pequeñas cosas.
    To be composed of certain elements or parts.
    The team consists of five players and a coach.
    El equipo consiste en cinco jugadores y un entrenador.
    To reside or be located in some place.
    The problem consists in the lack of communication.
    El problema consiste en la falta de comunicación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consistere', which means 'to stand together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to consist of
    To indicate the content or base of something.
    consistir en
    to consist of
    To indicate that something is formed by certain elements.
    consistir de
    its essence consists of
    To express the fundamental nature of something.
    su esencia consiste en

    Related Words

    consistency
    The quality of being consistent or staying firm.
    consistencia
    to constitute
    To form or compose something.
    constituir

    Slang Meanings

    What is being discussed or addressed.
    The meeting consists of discussing several important topics.
    La reunión consiste en tocar varios temas importantes.
    Reference to the key of a matter.
    The key of the project consists in collaboration.
    La clave del proyecto consiste en la colaboración.