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constare

to consist of

verb kohn-STAH-reh Rare
Grammar & Structure Particles

Origin: Latin constare (to stand together, be evident)

Also means

to be established

Usage Note

Constare appears in two constructions: constare di (to consist of, be made up of) and the impersonal consta che (it is established that / it is on record that). The latter is common in legal and formal writing. Do not confuse with costare (to cost), which sounds similar but means price.

Examples

"Il contratto consta di dieci articoli."

Natural Translation

The contract consists of ten articles.

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