/biˈtal/

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Translation

vital, essential, lively

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Word origin

From Latin vitalis ('of life, life-giving'), from vita ('life').

Origin
Latin
Root
vitalis
English cognates
vital, vitality, vitamin

Grammar

Masc pluralvitales

Examples

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Water is a vital resource.

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It is of vital importance that you arrive on time.

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Despite her age, she is still a very lively woman.

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The heart is a vital organ.

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Your support has been vital for the project.

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This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 6: vital, hierro, inmunidad and 7 more words.