Constituye (en. Constitutes)
/kons-ti-'twi-e/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To establish or compose something from elements.
The law constitutes a regulatory framework for legal activity.
La ley constituye un marco regulador para la actividad jurídica.
To represent or be considered as something.
This fact constitutes a violation of human rights.
Este hecho constituye una violación de los derechos humanos.
To found or create an institution or organization.
A new association is established for the defense of the environment.
Se constituye una nueva asociación para la defensa del medio ambiente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'constituere', which means to establish.
Common Phrases and Expressions
constitutes a challenge
It implies a challenge or difficulty that must be faced.
constituye un reto
to establish a precedent
To establish a case that can be followed in the future.
constituir un precedente
this constitutes a problem
This represents a difficulty that must be resolved.
esto constituye un problema
Related Words
constitution
Set of fundamental norms that govern a state.
constitución
to constitute
To establish or create something.
constituir
constituent
That creates or establishes a constitution.
constituyente
Slang Meanings
To be in the loop
That new app constitutes a revolution in communication.
Esa nueva app constituye una revolución en la comunicación.
To be part of something important
That information constitutes the basis of your research.
Esa información constituye la base de su investigación.