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    Significado de consist em inglês

    consistconsist /kənˈsɪst/ AWL verb Ver todas as traduçõesconsist in something phrasal verb formalformal to be based on or depend on somethingbasear-se em algo ou depender de algo:  Happiness does not consist in how many possessions you own.A felicidade não consiste em quantas posses você tem.consist of something phrasal verb to be formed from two or more things or peopleser formado por duas ou mais coisas ou pessoas:  The buffet consisted of several different Indian dishes.O bufê consistia em vários pratos indianos diferentes.consist mainly/largely/primarily of somebody/something The audience consisted mainly of teenagers.O público era formado principalmente por adolescentes.consist entirely/solely of somebody/something The area does not consist entirely of rich people, despite popular belief.A área não é formada inteiramente por pessoas ricas, apesar do que se acredita popularmente.GRAMMARGRAMÁTICAComparisonComparaçãoconsist ofYou say: · My family consists of four people. Don’t say: My family consists in four people.• Diz-se: · My family consists of four people. ✗Não se diz: My family consists in four people.Consist is not used in the passive. Don’t say: My family is consisted of four people.• Consist não é usado na voz passiva. ✗Não se diz: My family is consisted of four people.be made up ofYou say: · My family is made up of four people.• Diz-se: · My family is made up of four people.be composed ofYou say: · My family is composed of four people.• Diz-se: · My family is composed of four people.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSUsing the progressiveUso do progressivoThe verb consist is not used in the progressive. You say: · The building consists of four floors. Don’t say: The building is consisting of four floors.• O verbo consist não é usado no progressivo. Diz-se: · The building consists of four floors. ✗Não se diz: The building is consisting of four floors.However, the participle form consisting is often used: · There is a large art collection, consisting of over 300 paintings.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS• No entanto, a forma participial consisting é frequentemente usada: · There is a large art collection, consisting of over 300 paintings.Guia gramatical ‒ VERBOSTHESAURUSSINÔNIMOSconsist of/be made up of to be formed from two or more things or peopleser formado por duas ou mais coisas ou pessoas: · Lunch consisted of sandwiches and fruit.· O almoço consistia em sanduíches e frutas.· The apartment consisted of three rooms.· O apartamento consistia em três cômodos.· The audience was largely made up of families.· O público era composto em grande parte por famílias.be composed of to consist of something – used especially when saying which natural substances something contains, or what kind of people are in a groupser composto de algo — usado especialmente para indicar quais substâncias naturais algo contém ou que tipo de pessoas integram um grupo: · Every chemical element is composed of atoms.· Todo elemento químico é composto de átomos.· Venus’ atmosphere is mainly composed of carbon dioxide.· A atmosfera de Vênus é composta principalmente de dióxido de carbono.· The team was composed of leading scientists from around the world.· A equipe era composta por cientistas renomados de todo o mundo.comprise /kəmˈpraɪz/ formalformal to consist of the things mentioned. Comprise can also be used to talk about the people or things which form somethingser formado pelas coisas mencionadas. Comprise também pode ser usado para falar das pessoas ou coisas que formam algo: · The event comprises a champagne reception, two-course lunch, and a fashion show.· O evento compreende uma recepção com champanhe, um almoço de dois pratos e um desfile de moda.· Men still comprise the majority of people who have the disease.· Os homens ainda compreendem a maioria das pessoas que têm a doença.make up (also constitute formalformal) to be the things or people that form somethingser as coisas ou pessoas que formam algo: · Women constitute a significant part of the workforce.· As mulheres constituem uma parte significativa da força de trabalho.· Toys make up about 10% of the company’s sales.· Os brinquedos representam cerca de 10% das vendas da empresa.