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    Constituyen (en. Constitute)

    /konstituˈjen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To establish or form something.
    Laws constitute the foundation of a state.
    Las leyes constituyen la base de un Estado.
    To be part of a whole.
    These pieces constitute the mechanism of the clock.
    Estas piezas constituyen el mecanismo del reloj.
    To determine or define a situation.
    The results of the vote constitute an important change.
    Los resultados de la votación constituyen un cambio importante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'constitutio, -onis', meaning to establish or compose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    constitute a risk
    They represent a danger.
    constituyen un riesgo
    constitute an advantage
    They are beneficial.
    constituyen una ventaja
    constitute a group
    They form a set.
    constituyen un grupo

    Related Words

    constitution
    Set of fundamental norms of a state.
    constitución
    constituent
    That establishes or forms something.
    constituyente
    constitutionalism
    Theory that defends the constitution as the basis of political order.
    constitucionismo

    Slang Meanings

    To be part of something informally.
    That group of friends constitutes a good gang.
    Ese grupo de amigos constituye una buena pandilla.
    To be essential in a specific context.
    In this project, each member constitutes a fundamental pillar.
    En este proyecto, cada miembro constituye un pilar fundamental.