/esenˈθjal/
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Translation
essential
Word origin
From Late Latin essentialis, from essentia ('essence, being'), from esse ('to be'). The same root gives English 'essential' and 'essence'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- essentialis
- English cognates
- essential, essence
Grammar
Masc pluralesenciales
Examples
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Water is essential for life.
llegues .
It is essential that you arrive on time.
cualquier .
Trust is an essential element in any friendship.
maleta.
I only took the essentials in my suitcase.
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Rest is essential after so much work.
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