consists

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BrE /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ AmE /ˈkɑːn.sɪst/

verb en → es

past consisted pp consisted ing consisting

1 COMPOSE OF [reflexive] B1

to be made up of a particular set of parts or ingredients

constituirse en, estar compuesto de

  • consist of something

Collocations consist of a mixture · consist of several parts

  • The cake consists of flour, sugar, and eggs.

    El pastel está compuesto de harina, azúcar y huevos.

2 BE BASED ON [reflexive] B1

to be based on or depend on something

basarse en, depender de

  • consist in doing sth

Collocations consist in understanding · consist in knowing

  • The success of the project consists in its simplicity.

    El éxito del proyecto se basa en su simplicidad.