B2 adjective Neutral

consistente

/konsisˈtente/

Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate. It can also mean firm or solid in physical texture.

Examples

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1

La mezcla de la tarta debe ser consistente.

The cake mix must be consistent/thick.

2

Mantiene una postura consistente en todas sus reuniones.

He maintains a consistent stance in all his meetings.

3

¡Sé consistente con lo que dices!

Be consistent with what you say!

Word Family

Noun
consistencia
Verb
consistir
Adverb
consistentemente
Adjective
consistente
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Memory Tip

Consistently (consistentemente) doing something makes it 'consistent' (consistente).

Quick Quiz

La política de la empresa es ___ con sus valores.

Correct!

The correct answer is: consistente

Examples

1

La mezcla de la tarta debe ser consistente.

everyday

The cake mix must be consistent/thick.

2

Mantiene una postura consistente en todas sus reuniones.

formal

He maintains a consistent stance in all his meetings.

3

¡Sé consistente con lo que dices!

informal

Be consistent with what you say!

4

Los resultados son consistentes con estudios previos.

academic

The results are consistent with previous studies.

5

Buscamos un crecimiento consistente en el largo plazo.

business

We seek consistent growth in the long term.

Word Family

Noun
consistencia
Verb
consistir
Adverb
consistentemente
Adjective
consistente

Common Collocations

ser consistente con to be consistent with
de manera consistente consistently
resultados consistentes consistent results
una base consistente a solid/consistent base
postura consistente consistent position

Common Phrases

consistente con la realidad

consistent with reality

nada consistente

not at all consistent

consistente en el tiempo

consistent over time

Often Confused With

consistente vs coherente

'Coherente' is more common for logical thought; 'consistente' can also refer to physical density.

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Usage Notes

In academic Spanish, 'consistente' is a common way to describe data that aligns with a theory.

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Common Mistakes

In daily life, 'consistente' often refers to food texture (thick/solid). In IELTS, use it for 'logical coherence'.

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Memory Tip

Consistently (consistentemente) doing something makes it 'consistent' (consistente).

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Word Origin

From Latin 'consistere' (to stand firm).

Grammar Patterns

ser consistente con de forma consistente

Quick Quiz

La política de la empresa es ___ con sus valores.

Correct!

The correct answer is: consistente

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