Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 68.