Constituía (en. Constituted)

/konstiuˈia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Establish or form something
The structure of the government constituted the foundation of the State.
La estructura del gobierno constituía la base del Estado.
Be an essential element
Water constitutes more than 70% of the human body.
El agua constituye más del 70% del cuerpo humano.
Configure or compose
Various opinions constitute an enriching debate.
Las diversas opiniones constituyen un debate enriquecedor.

Etymology

From Latin 'constitutio', which means establishment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

constitutes a foundation
Serve as a foundation or support for something.
constituye una base
constitute a risk
Represent a threat or danger.
constituir un riesgo
constitute a team
Form a group with a specific purpose.
constituir un equipo

Related Words

constitution
Set of fundamental norms that regulate a State.
constitución
constituent
That is part of a constitution.
constituyente
political constitution
Regulations that define the political system of a country.
constitución política

Slang Meanings

Be part of something important
That idea constitutes the core of our project.
Esa idea constituye el núcleo de nuestro proyecto.
Be a prominent profile
That person really constitutes the image of the brand.
Esa persona realmente constituye la imagen de la marca.