constar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
constar — to consist of
The imperative of constar is mostly regular, with commands like 'consta' (tú) and 'constad' (vosotros).
constar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
Use the imperative of constar for direct commands, telling someone 'consist of this!' or 'let it consist of that!'. This is not common with 'constar' as it describes a state, not an action you can directly command.
Notes on constar in the Affirmative Imperative
Constar is regular in the imperative, except for the unusual 'vosotros' imperative form 'constad' which is standard for -ar verbs. The 'tú' form 'consta' is the same as the present indicative.
Example Sentences
¡Consta que dije la verdad!
Let it be known that I told the truth!
tú
¡Constad que os esforzasteis!
Let it be known that you all tried hard!
vosotros
¡Consten los hechos!
Let the facts be known!
ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive instead of the imperative for direct commands.
Correct: For direct commands, use the imperative forms like 'consta' or 'conste'.
Why: The imperative is specifically for commands, while the subjunctive often expresses wishes or uncertainty.
Mistake: Forgetting the accent on 'consta' (tú imperative).
Correct: The tú imperative is 'consta' with an accent on the 'a'.
Why: This accent helps distinguish it from the present indicative 'consta' (él/ella/usted).
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: consto
The present indicative of constar is regular: consto, constas, consta, constamos, constáis, constan.
Preterite
yo: consté
The preterite of constar is regular: consté, constaste, constó, constamos, constasteis, constaron.
Imperfect
yo: constaba
The imperfect of constar is regular: constaba, constabas, constaba, constábamos, constabais, constaban.
Future
yo: constaré
The future of constar is regular: constaré, constarás, constará, constaremos, constaréis, constarán.
Conditional
yo: constaría
The conditional of constar is regular: constaría, constarías, constaría, constaríamos, constaríais, constarían.
Present Subjunctive
yo: conste
The present subjunctive of constar (conste, constes, constemos, consten) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: constara
The imperfect subjunctive of constar (constara/constase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no constes
The negative imperative of constar uses the present subjunctive, e.g., 'no constes' (tú) and 'no consten' (ustedes).