/eksisˈtiɾ/
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Translation
to exist
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Word origin
From Latin existere ('to step forth, exist'). The same root gives English exist and existence.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- existere
- English cognates
- exist, existence
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | existo | existí | existía | existiré | existiría |
| tú | existes | exististe | existías | existirás | existirías |
| él/ella/ud. | existe | existió | existía | existirá | existiría |
| nos. | existimos | existimos | existíamos | existiremos | existiríamos |
| vos. | existís | exististeis | existíais | existiréis | existiríais |
| ellos/uds. | existen | existieron | existían | existirán | existirían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | exista | existiera | existiese |
| tú | existas | existieras | existieses |
| él/ella/ud. | exista | existiera | existiese |
| nos. | existamos | existiéramos | existiésemos |
| vos. | existáis | existierais | existieseis |
| ellos/uds. | existan | existieran | existiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | existe |
| ud. | exista |
| nosotros | existamos |
| vosotros | existid |
| uds. | existan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- existiendo
- Past participle
- existido
Examples
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There is no simple answer to that question.
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Many different cultures exist in this country.
, .
I think, therefore I am.
.
Before, there was not so much traffic in the city.
, .
For him, the outside world seems not to exist.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: existir, servicio, asegurar and 7 more words.