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Exista (en. Exists)

eksista

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Indicates the action of having reality or presence.

I hope there is a better place.

Espero que exista un lugar mejor.

It is used in subordinate clauses to express doubt or desire.

I want there to be peace in the world.

Quiero que exista paz en el mundo.

It refers to the possibility of something being or being present.

It is possible that there is a solution to the problem.

Es posible que exista una solución al problema.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'existere', which means 'to come to light, to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that exists

that there is or that occurs

que exista

if it existed

in a hypothetical context where something could be real

si existiera

it will not exist

indicating that something will not happen

no existirá

so that it exists

with the purpose of something being real

para que exista

I hope it exists

I wish that something real happens

espero que exista

Related Words

exist

Verb that indicates the action of having life or reality.

existir

existence

Noun that refers to the state of existing.

existencia

existential

Adjective that relates to existence.

existencial

Slang Meanings

It is used in contexts of intense desire.

I hope there is a place without problems.

Ojalá exista un lugar sin problemas.

To refer to something that is difficult to find.

That kind of person does not exist.

Ese tipo de persona no existe.