Esencial



Example: Es esencial estudiar todos los días para mejorar rápido.

Definition


"Esencial" refers to something that is absolutely necessary or extremely important. In the example phrase, "Es esencial estudiar todos los días para mejorar rápido," it highlights the necessity of daily study to achieve quick improvement.

Etymology


The word "esencial" comes from the Latin word 'essentialis,' which is derived from 'essentia,' meaning 'essence' or 'being.' It was adopted into Spanish to describe something fundamental or indispensable. Did you know? The concept of 'essence' has been central in philosophy for centuries, influencing how we understand what is truly necessary.

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"Esencial" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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