What is the Spanish word for "essential"?

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

English

essential

Spanish

esencial

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Alternative translations of "essential"

imprescindible
fundamental
indispensable
básico

Examples of how to use "essential" in Spanish

English
Water is essential for all life.
Spanish
El agua es esencial para toda forma de vida.
English
Water is essential for life.
Spanish
El agua es esencial para la vida.
English
Practice is essential to improve skills.
Spanish
La práctica es esencial para mejorar las habilidades.
English
Good communication is essential at work.
Spanish
La buena comunicación es esencial en el trabajo.
English
A passport is essential for international travel.
Spanish
Un pasaporte es esencial para los viajes internacionales.

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