Esencialmente (en. Essentially)

/es.en.si.alˈmen.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
Indicates that something is of essential nature.
Essentially, we are all looking for happiness.
Esencialmente, todos buscamos la felicidad.
Reinforces the idea that something is central or key.
The problem is essentially economic.
El problema es esencialmente económico.
It is used to express that what is mentioned is the most important.
Essentially, success depends on planning.
Esencialmente, el éxito depende de la planificación.

Etymology

It derives from 'essential', from the Latin 'essentialis', which means 'belonging to the essence'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

essentially the same
that are fundamentally the same.
esencialmente iguales
essentially necessary
something that is absolutely indispensable.
esencialmente necesario
essentially different
that is fundamentally distinct.
esencialmente diferente

Related Words

essential
that is necessary or fundamental.
esencial
essence
fundamental nature or character of something.
esencia
fundamental
that is basic or of great importance.
fundamental

Slang Meanings

In summary.
Essentially, it all comes down to good communication.
Esencialmente, todo se reduce a una buena comunicación.
To simplify.
Essentially, that's what I think about the situation.
Esencialmente, eso es lo que pienso de la situación.