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"Esenciales" is a form of "esencial", an adjective which is often translated as "essential". "Fundamentales" is a form of "fundamental", an adjective which is often translated as "fundamental". Learn more about the difference between "esenciales" and "fundamentales" below.
esencial(
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sehn
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
2. (inherent)
a. essential
¿Son dichas emociones parte esencial de la naturaleza humana?Are such emotions an essential part of human nature?
3. (principal)
a. main
El ministro declaró que el motivo esencial de su dimisión era puramente personal.The minister stated that his main reason for resigning was purely personal.
4. (distilled)
a. essential
El jabón contiene aceites esenciales que nutrirán y darán tersura a su piel.The soap contains essential oils that will nourish and smooth your skin.
fundamental(
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dah
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mehn
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tahl
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (elemental)
a. fundamental
Hay una pregunta fundamental que debemos responder.There's a fundamental question we need to answer.
b. basic
El acceso a la educación es un derecho fundamental que hay que defender.Access to education is a basic right that we need to defend.
c. essential
En el examen es fundamental haber descansado y estar tranquilo.It's essential to be rested and calm at the exam.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
