Crucial (en. Crucial)

/kruːʃəl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is decisive or very important for the outcome of something.
It is crucial that you arrive on time for the meeting.
Es crucial que llegues a tiempo a la reunión.
That has a high degree of relevance or significance.
Making this decision is crucial for our company.
Tomar esta decisión es crucial para nuestra empresa.
That turns out to be a fundamental moment or aspect in a process.
The testing phase is crucial in software development.
La etapa de pruebas es crucial en el desarrollo del software.

Etymology

From Latin 'crucialis', meaning 'related to a cross' or 'decisive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crucial moment
A decisive moment that determines the outcome of a situation.
momento crucial
crucial decision
A choice that has a significant impact.
decisión crucial
crucial point
A key aspect in a debate or discussion.
punto crucial

Related Words

important
That has great value or significance.
importante
essential
That is necessary or indispensable.
esencial
decisive
That resolves or determines something.
decisivo

Slang Meanings

Something that is extremely important in a specific context.
That match was crucial to securing the championship.
Ese partido fue crucial para asegurar el campeonato.
A key moment on which the success or failure of a plan depends.
Today's meeting is crucial; don't miss it.
La reunión de hoy es crucial, no te la pierdas.