What does constar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word constar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use constar in Spanish.

The word constar in Spanish means consist of, be made up of, be sure that, be stated, be recorded, be documented, make known in writing. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word constar

consist of, be made up of

(estar compuesto de) (formal)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El examen consta de dos partes: una teórica y una práctica.
The exam consists of (or: is made up of) two parts: one theory and one practice.

be sure that

(ser cierto para alguien)

Me consta que mi hijo nunca haría algo así.
I'm sure that my son would never do anything like that.

be stated, be recorded, be documented

verbo intransitivo (estar registrado, figurar)

El valor de la propiedad consta en el contrato del traspaso. Solo se permite la entrada a quienes constan en la lista.
The value of the property is stated on the property transfer deed.

make known in writing

locución verbal (estar registrado)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El nombre de los asistentes consta por escrito.
The names of the assistants are made known in writing.

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