Existo (en. I exist)

/eˈkсisto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To have reality or to be in time.
I believe I exist because I have consciousness.
Creo que existo porque tengo conciencia.
To present or manifest oneself in a certain place or time.
I always exist when I am needed.
Siempre existo cuando se me requiere.
To be necessary for life or understanding.
Emotions exist in all human beings.
Las emociones existen en todos los seres humanos.

Etymology

From Latin 'existere', which means 'to arise' or 'to appear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I exist in my own world
I am absorbed in my thoughts or feelings.
existo en mi propio mundo
I cannot exist without you
I cannot live or be happy without your presence.
no puedo existir sin ti
I exist because I think
My existence is tied to my capacity for thought.
existo porque pienso

Related Words

existence
State of existing.
existencia
to live
To have life.
vivir
to be
To have essence or identity.
ser

Slang Meanings

To appear or make oneself noticeable unexpectedly.
When I enter the party, I exist immediately!
Cuando entro a la fiesta, ¡existo de inmediato!
To be relevant or important in a situation.
In the discussion, I decided that I need to exist more.
En la discusión, decidí que necesito existir más.