What is the Spanish word for "essence"?

Learn how to say "essence" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

essence

Spanish

esencia

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Alternative translations of "essence"

extracto
fundamento
sustancia
alma

Examples of how to use "essence" in Spanish

English
What is the very essence of your argument?
Spanish
¿Cuál es la esencia misma de tu argumento?
English
The essence of the story is kindness.
Spanish
La esencia de la historia es la amabilidad.
English
She captured the essence of the city.
Spanish
Ella capturó la esencia de la ciudad.
English
At its essence, love brings people together.
Spanish
En su esencia, el amor une a las personas.
English
We discussed the essence of the problem.
Spanish
Discutimos la esencia del problema.

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