Ente (en. Entity)

/ˈente/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A being that has existence, whether concrete or abstract.
The universe is full of entities that we cannot see.
El universo está lleno de entes que no podemos ver.
Entity considered as an individual being.
In philosophy, the nature of the entity is discussed.
En filosofía, se discute sobre la naturaleza del ente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'ens, entis', which means being or existence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Abstract entity
Substance or existence that does not have a physical representation.
ente abstracto
Concrete entity
Being or thing that is perceived through the senses.
ente concreto

Related Words

Existence
State or condition of existing.
existencia
Entity
That which has existence or reality.
entidad

Slang Meanings

A person who acts strangely or bewilderingly.
I don't understand that entity, he always does weird things.
No entiendo a ese ente, siempre hace cosas raras.
Something that is not fully understood.
That is an entity, I can't explain it any better.
Eso es un ente, no puedo explicarlo mejor.