/biˈtal/
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Translation
vital, essential, lively
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.
llegues .
It is of vital importance that you arrive on time.
, .
Despite her age, she is still a very lively woman.
órgano .
The heart is a vital organ.
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Your support has been vital for the project.
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