Kilo Lingo

/konsisˈtiɾ/

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Translation

to consist of

Word origin

From Latin consistere ('to stand firm, to be composed of'), from con- ('together') plus sistere ('to stand').

Origin
Latin
Root
consistere
English cognates
consist, consistent

Grammar

Verb type-ir regular

Examples

atender .

The job consists of serving customers.

¿ propuesta?

What does your proposal consist of?

, postre.

The menu consisted of soup, meat and dessert.

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The test consists of several short questions.

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His happiness consists of very simple things.

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This word is part of lesson 81.