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    Esencias (en. Essences)

    /eˈsenθjas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Natural substances extracted from plants that retain their aroma and flavor.
    Flower essences are used in perfumery.
    Las esencias de flores se utilizan en la perfumería.
    Quality or set of qualities that make something what it is.
    The essence of his philosophy lies in respect for the environment.
    La esencia de su filosofía está en el respeto al medio ambiente.
    Extraction or concentrated substance of a flavor or aroma.
    She added a few drops of vanilla essence to the mixture.
    Añadió unas gotas de esencia de vainilla a la mezcla.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'essentia', meaning 'being' or 'nature'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    essence of life
    The most fundamental part of existence.
    esencia de la vida
    capture the essence
    To understand the most important or significant aspect of something.
    captar la esencia
    within the essence
    At the core or the most fundamental part of a matter.
    dentro de la esencia

    Related Words

    essential
    That which is very important or necessary.
    esencial
    essentialism
    Philosophical current that holds that essences are fundamental.
    esencialismo
    existence
    Condition of living or being present in the world.
    existencia

    Slang Meanings

    When someone refers to something truly important or to the key of a situation.
    That idea has the essence of what we need.
    Esa idea tiene la esencia de lo que necesitamos.
    Referring to the concentrated aroma or flavor of a substance, especially in the culinary field.
    Add a little essence, that food needs more flavor!
    Ponle un poco de esencia, ¡esa comida necesita más sabor!