Existir (en. Exist)
/eksis'tiɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To have life or to be real.
Planets exist in the universe.
Los planetas existen en el universo.
To be present or to be part of something.
There are many theories about the origin of the universe.
Existen muchas teorías sobre el origen del universo.
To be a fact or a reality.
There are bigger problems to solve.
Existen problemas más grandes que resolver.
Etymology
From Latin 'existere', which means 'to come out, to appear'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
there is a possibility
there is a chance that something will happen.
existe una posibilidad
there are different opinions
there are various perspectives on a subject.
existen diferentes opiniones
there is no such thing
there is no evidence that this is true.
no existe tal cosa
Related Words
existence
State of being or being present.
existencia
existential
Related to existence.
existencial
existing
That has existence or is real.
existente
Slang Meanings
to be alive
Even though we go through difficult times, we still exist.
Aunque pasamos por tiempos difíciles, aún existimos.
to realize something
We do not exist in their world.
No existimos en su mundo.