Conste (en. Note)

/ˈkon̪ste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Expression used to indicate that what is said is a fact that must be taken into account.

Let it be clear that I do not agree with that decision.

Conste que no estoy de acuerdo con esa decisión.

Word that introduces a clarification or warning.

Let it be clear that this is just a personal opinion.

Conste que esto es solo una opinión personal.

verb

Verb not present in the dictionary, but can be used in the context of warning or indicating.

He always makes it clear what he thinks in meetings.

Él siempre consta lo que piensa en las reuniones.

It comes from the Latin 'constat', which means 'to be clear' or 'to be obvious'.

let it be clear that

Phrase used to emphasize that what follows should be considered a fact.

conste que

be recorded in the minutes

Legal expression meaning that something is officially recorded.

conste en acta

constancy

Quality of being constant or firm.

constancia

constitute

To form or compose something.

constituir

It is used among friends to affirm something in a fun way.

Let it be clear that it wasn’t my fault what happened at the party.

Conste que no fue mi culpa lo que pasó en la fiesta.