essential
gb/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/ us/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 1200
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Completely necessary or very important
Very important and needed; you cannot do without it.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is essential for/to [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'essential' with 'important'. While all essentials are important, 'essential' means absolutely necessary, not just helpful.
Sinónimos
crucial (Slightly more urgent or decisive in tone, often used for critical moments.)
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vital (Emphasizes necessity for survival or success.)
Antónimos
optional (Implies something is not required.)
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unnecessary (Direct opposite, meaning not needed at all.)
Colocaciones
absolutely essential
|essential part
|essential requirement
|essential information
|essential skills
Temas
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Water is essential for all forms of life.
- It is essential to wear a helmet when riding a bike.
- Good communication is essential to a healthy relationship.
- Experience in customer service is essential for this job.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Water is essential for people and animals.
- A passport is essential for travel to another country.
- It is essential to eat healthy food every day.
- Good shoes are essential for running.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
A basic and necessary thing
Something that is very important and needed.
Patrón de uso:
the essentials of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use 'essentials' to describe luxuries they personally value; it should mean things truly needed.
Sinónimos
necessity (General term for something needed; can be less absolute in some contexts.)
Antónimos
luxury (Something desirable but not necessary.)
Colocaciones
basic essentials
|carry the essentials
|pack the essentials
|the bare essentials
Temas
daily life
|travel
|survival
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She packed only the essentials for the trip.
- Food, water, and shelter are essentials for survival.
- Understanding the essentials of grammar is important for writing well.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We bought the essentials for the picnic.
- Water is one of the essentials of life.
- I only carry the essentials in my bag.
adjective
B2
property
3
Belonging to the basic nature of something
Part of the basic nature of something; cannot be removed without changing it.
Patrón de uso:
an essential part/feature of [something]
Sinónimos
intrinsic (More formal, emphasizes being inherent by nature.)
Antónimos
accidental (Formal term meaning not part of the inherent nature.)
Colocaciones
essential quality
|essential feature
|essential character
Temas
philosophy
|science
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Freedom of speech is an essential feature of democracy.
- Patience is an essential quality in a good teacher.
- Understanding is essential to any successful relationship.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Air is an essential part of life.
- Kindness is an essential part of being a good friend.
- Water is an essential part of our body.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
essential
AFI
GB/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
US/ɪsˈɛnʃəl/
Sílabas y acento
es - sen - tial (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sen)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: essential
Noun
- Base: essential
- Plural: essentials
Familia de palabras
Forms
essentials
noun
Core family
essence
noun B2
essentially
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
nonessential
adjective
inessential
adjective
Advanced or less common
essentialism
noun
essentialist
noun
Expresiones
bare essentials
1/bˈɛɹ ɪsˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
Only the most necessary things
Only the things you really need; nothing extra.
Ejemplos
- We only took the bare essentials on our camping trip.
- After the fire, they were left with just the bare essentials.
essential oils
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəl ˈɔɪlz/
fixed phrase
Concentrated plant extracts with aroma
Strong liquids from plants that have a special smell or taste, used in perfumes, food, or medicine.
Ejemplos
- Lavender and peppermint are popular essential oils used in aromatherapy.
- She added a few drops of essential oil to the bath.