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    Constaba (en. Consisted)

    /kon'staβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates the existence or quantity of something in a specific context.
    The contract consisted of several clauses that needed to be fulfilled.
    El contrato constaba de varias cláusulas que debían ser cumplidas.
    It is used to express that something was determined or decided.
    The agreement stated that both sides were to contribute resources.
    El acuerdo constaba en que ambos lados debían aportar recursos.
    Reflects the idea that something was part of a whole.
    The invitation consisted of a schedule and a location map.
    La invitación constaba de un horario y un mapa de ubicación.
    Indicates that something was part of a record or document.
    The report consisted of financial data and future projections.
    El informe constaba de datos financieros y proyecciones futuras.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'constar', which comes from the Latin 'constāre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it was recorded in the minutes
    refers to what is officially registered.
    constaba en actas
    it was not recorded in the records
    indicates that something is not documented.
    no constaba en los registros
    it consisted of two parts
    means that something had two sections or components.
    constaba de dos partes

    Related Words

    constar
    Indicate the existence, composition, or quantity of something.
    constar
    constancia
    Document that proves the existence of a fact.
    constancia
    constatación
    Action of verifying or confirming something.
    constatación

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial way of mentioning that something was clear.
    That was already stated, no doubt about it.
    Eso ya constaba, no hay dudas.
    Used in situations where it is expected that something will be understood without the need for explanations.
    If you didn't know that, it was already in the instructions.
    Si no sabías eso, ya constaba en las instrucciones.