Meaning and behavior
What does constar mean?
Constar means to be or seem evident, clear, obvious. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to be written, to be on record; to consist, to be comprised or composed.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- constar
- Gerund
- constando
- Past participle
- constado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Constar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of constar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Constar |
|---|---|
| yo | consto |
| tú | constas |
| él / ella / usted | consta |
| nosotros / nosotras | constamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | constáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | constan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of constar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Constar |
|---|---|
| yo | consté |
| tú | constaste |
| él / ella / usted | constó |
| nosotros / nosotras | constamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | constasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | constaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of constar, or for background information.
| Subject | Constar |
|---|---|
| yo | constaba |
| tú | constabas |
| él / ella / usted | constaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | constábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | constabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | constaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of constar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Constar |
|---|---|
| yo | constaré |
| tú | constarás |
| él / ella / usted | constará |
| nosotros / nosotras | constaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | constaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | constarán |
Verified context
Examples with constar
Diga su nombre completo para que conste en acta.
State your full name for the record.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLa obra consta de treinta capítulos.
The book consists of thirty chapters.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRUn equipo de fútbol consta de once jugadores.
A soccer team consists of eleven players.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Constar FAQ
What does constar mean?
Constar means to be or seem evident, clear, obvious.
Is constar regular or irregular?
Constar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of constar?
The gerund of constar is constando.
What is the past participle of constar?
The past participle of constar is constado.
How is constar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is consto, constas, consta, constamos, constan.
How is constar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is consté, constaste, constó, constamos, constaron.
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