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consolidar means to consolidate — a common term in Academic & Exam Prep. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 1, 2025

🧠 Academic & Exam Prep

consolidar

verb • /[kon-soh-lee-DAR]/

to consolidate

Example:

Se busca consolidar los avances logrados.

The goal is to consolidate the progress made.

🧠 What does consolidar mean?

The Spanish verb "consolidar" means to combine or unite several things into a stronger, more effective whole. It can also mean to strengthen or secure something that already exists, like consolidating your knowledge or consolidating power. Think of it as bringing things together to make them more solid and stable.

📚 Extra examples

  • Ella consolidó su conocimiento de español estudiando en Madrid.
    She consolidated her knowledge of Spanish by studying in Madrid.
  • Las dos compañías se consolidaron para formar una corporación más grande.
    The two companies consolidated to form a larger corporation.
  • El gobierno está tratando de consolidar su poder.
    The government is trying to consolidate its power.
  • Necesitamos consolidar nuestras deudas en un solo pago.
    We need to consolidate our debts into a single payment.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'consolidar' comes from the Latin word 'consolidare', which means 'to make firm' or 'to strengthen'.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "consolidar"

Synonyms: reforzar, fortalecer, afianzar, unir, fusionar
Opposites: debilitar, dividir, separar, fragmentar

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to consolidate' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to consolidate' is 'consolidar'.
How do you pronounce 'consolidar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced kon-so-lee-DAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'consolidar' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Ella consolidó su posición en la empresa.' (She consolidated her position in the company.) or 'El ejército consolidó su control sobre la región.' (The army consolidated its control over the region).
What is the English translation of 'consolidar'?
'Consolidar' translates to 'to consolidate' in English.
Does 'consolidar' change for gender or number?
No, 'consolidar' conjugates regularly but doesn't change based on gender. It does change depending on the grammatical subject (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Is 'consolidar' common in everyday Spanish?
While understood, it's more common in formal settings, business, finance, and academic contexts than in casual conversation. You're more likely to hear simpler verbs like 'reforzar' (to reinforce) or 'unir' (to unite) in everyday speech.
Does 'consolidar' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'consolidar' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. Its meaning is quite straightforward.
Is 'consolidar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'consolidar' are consistent across both Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'consolidar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo consolido Tú consolidas Él/Ella/Usted consolida Nosotros/as consolidamos Vosotros/as consolidáis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes consolidan

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