Indispensables (en. Indispensable)

/in.dis.penˈsa.ble/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

That something cannot be dispensed with.

Water is indispensable for life.

El agua es indispensable para la vida.

That is essential or necessary in a given situation or context.

Tools are indispensable for completing the work.

Las herramientas son indispensables para realizar el trabajo.

That proves absolutely necessary under certain conditions.

It is indispensable to have a doctor on the team.

Es indispensable contar con un médico en el equipo.

From the Latin 'indispensabilis', which means 'cannot be overlooked'.

to be indispensable

To be something or someone that cannot be omitted.

ser indispensables

indispensable in life

Referring to what is crucial for well-being or survival.

indispensables en la vida

indispensable factors

Elements that are crucial in an analysis or situation.

factores indispensables

need

Condition of being unable to do without something.

necesidad

essential

That is fundamental or basic.

esencial

urgent

That requires immediate attention and cannot be postponed.

urgente

Something that is absolutely necessary in an informal context.

Without my coffee in the morning, I don't function; it's indispensable.

Sin mi café por la mañana, no funciono, es indispensable.

In some circles, it refers to people who are key in a team or group.

She is the indispensable one for the project; everyone needs her.

Ella es la indispensable del proyecto, todos la requieren.