Existentes (en. Existing)

/eksis'tentes/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
It applies to something that is or is found in reality.
The existing conditions are favorable for growth.
Las condiciones existentes son favorables para el crecimiento.
It indicates the presence of something in a specific context.
The existing resources must be used efficiently.
Los recursos existentes deben ser utilizados de manera eficiente.
It refers to elements that are already established or present.
The existing laws regulate the behavior of citizens.
Las leyes existentes regulan el comportamiento de los ciudadanos.

Etymology

From the verb 'existir', which comes from the Latin 'existere', meaning 'to come out or emerge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

existing resources
It refers to the resources that are already available.
recursos existentes
existing situations
It talks about the current conditions that are presented.
situaciones existentes
existing problems
It refers to the difficulties that are already present in a context.
problemas existentes

Related Words

exist
To have reality or be.
existir
existence
The condition of existing.
existencia
existential
Related to existence.
existencial

Slang Meanings

What is already in the place or context.
The management of the existing ones was key to the project.
La gestión de los existentes fue clave para el proyecto.