CONSISTS OF

CONSISTS IN
Consists of - constar de / estar compuesto de

We know that it consists of means it is made of

Consists of should be used when referring to physical or material things.
It is a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables.
The course consists of lectures, discussions, and readings.
The team consists of four Britons and four Spaniards.
Breakfast consisted of dry bread and a cup of tea.

Consists in - consistir en

Consists in, on the other hand, refers to non-material things or qualities.

A good definition for Consist in is the following: has as its essential
character.
A happy life consists in tranquillity of mind.
The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease.
For her , happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines.
True strength does not consist in mere muscle.
His job apparently consisted in sitting behind a little table outside the
Ministers office.

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