constar Present Conjugation
constar — to consist of
The present indicative of constar is regular: consto, constas, consta, constamos, constáis, constan.
constar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present indicative of constar to state what something currently consists of, or to make general statements about its composition. For example, 'The book consists of 300 pages.'
Notes on constar in the Present
Constar is regular in the present indicative tense. All forms follow the standard conjugation pattern for -ar verbs.
Example Sentences
El libro consta de 300 páginas.
The book consists of 300 pages.
él/ella/usted
La dieta consta de frutas y verduras.
The diet consists of fruits and vegetables.
él/ella/usted
Constamos de un equipo pequeño pero eficiente.
We consist of a small but efficient team.
nosotros
Los ingredientes constan en la receta.
The ingredients are listed in the recipe.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the subjunctive ('conste') instead of the indicative ('consta') for factual statements.
Correct: For factual statements about what something consists of, use the present indicative 'consta'.
Why: The indicative mood is used for facts and objective reality, while the subjunctive is for doubt, desire, or emotion.
Mistake: Confusing the 'yo' form 'consto' with other verbs.
Correct: The 'yo' form of 'constar' is 'consto'.
Why: Learners might incorrectly conjugate it based on similar-sounding verbs or omit the final 'o'.
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Related Tenses
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.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: consta
The imperative of constar is mostly regular, with commands like 'consta' (tú) and 'constad' (vosotros).
Negative Imperative
yo: no constes
The negative imperative of constar uses the present subjunctive, e.g., 'no constes' (tú) and 'no consten' (ustedes).