constituir

[kõs.ti.tu.ˈir]

verb

to constitute

1. to form or make up; to be the component parts of something

These elements constitute the foundation of the theory.

Esses elementos constituem a base da teoria.

2. to establish or create officially

They decided to constitute a new committee.

Eles decidiram constituir uma nova comissão.

3. to appoint or designate someone to a position

He was constituted as the head of the department.

Ele foi constituído como chefe do departamento.

4. to be equivalent to; to amount to

This action constitutes a breach of contract.

Esta ação constitui uma violação do contrato.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

constituir

standard usage in all contexts

São Paulo

constituir

common in formal and legal contexts

Rio de Janeiro

constituir

standard usage

Portugal

constituir

standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

constituir-se em

constituir patrimônio

constituir direitos

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