constar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
constar — to consist of
The present subjunctive of constar (conste, constes, constemos, consten) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
constar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
Use the present subjunctive of constar when you want to express doubt, uncertainty, desire, or emotion about something consisting of specific elements. For example, 'I doubt the list consists of all the items.'
Notes on constar in the Present Subjunctive
Constar is regular in the present subjunctive, following the standard pattern for -ar verbs: change the 'a' to an 'e'.
Example Sentences
Espero que el precio conste de solo la entrada.
I hope the price consists of only the ticket.
él/ella/usted
Dudo que la solución conste de esos pasos.
I doubt the solution consists of those steps.
él/ella/usted
Quiero que el equipo conste de expertos.
I want the team to consist of experts.
él/ella/usted
No creo que la explicación conste de más detalles.
I don't think the explanation consists of more details.
él/ella/usted
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the indicative instead of the subjunctive after verbs of doubt or desire.
Correct: After expressions like 'dudo que' or 'espero que', use the present subjunctive forms like 'conste'.
Why: Certain trigger phrases in Spanish require the subjunctive mood to express subjectivity.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'e' ending for -ar verbs in the present subjunctive.
Correct: The present subjunctive of 'constar' uses 'e' endings: 'conste', 'constes', 'constemos', 'consten'.
Why: The subjunctive mood for -ar verbs replaces the 'a' with an 'e'.
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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.
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).