Esenciales (en. Essential)
/e.se.n'sja.les/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
Referring to what is indispensable or necessary.
Nutrients are essential for health.
Los nutrientes son esenciales para la salud.
Pertaining to the essence of something.
The essential characteristics of a masterpiece are its creativity.
Las características esenciales de una obra maestra son su creatividad.
Involved in the fundamental nature or purpose of something.
Water is an essential resource for life.
El agua es un recurso esencial para la vida.
Etymology
From Latin 'essentia', meaning 'being' or 'nature'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ensure the essentials
Verify that the most important things are covered.
asegurarse de lo esencial
essential elements
Necessary factors or parts in a specific context.
elementos esenciales
essential services
Basic services that are essential for the community.
servicios esenciales
Related Words
essence
Fundamental nature or characteristic of something.
esencia
essentialism
Philosophical current that holds that things have an essence.
esencialismo
essentiality
The quality of being essential.
esencialidad
Slang Meanings
Something that is very necessary.
Food is essential, you can't live without it.
La comida es esencial, no puedes vivir sin ella.
The basics or essentials.
Knowing the basic rules is essential to play well.
Conocer las reglas básicas es esencial para jugar bien.