Intermediate

Constituir

Definition

(verb) To be a part or fundamental element of something

“Los tres elementos constituyen la base del proyecto.”

The three elements constitute the foundation of the project.

“Ese ruido constituye un problema.”
That noise is a problem.
“La plaza de Granada constituye el corazón del barrio.”
Granada Square is the heart of the neighborhood.
“Para mí, esos libros no constituyen una buena excusa.”
To me, those books don't count as a good excuse.
“Sus ahorros constituyeron casi todo el viaje a Lisboa.”
Her savings made up almost the whole trip to Lisbon.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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