vital

vital(
vay
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duhl
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. esencial
It is vital that we speak to her immediately.Es esencial que hablemos con ella inmediatamente.
b. imprescindible
Saffron is a vital ingredient in this recipe.El azafrán es un ingrediente imprescindible de esta receta.
c. indispensable
Specialized training is vital for this job.Una capacitación especializada es indispensable para este trabajo.
a. decisivo
The reinforcements were a vital factor in the outcome of the battle.Los refuerzos fueron un factor decisivo en el resultado de la batalla.
b. fundamental
Volunteers play a vital role in the success of our organization.Los voluntarios juegan un papel fundamental en el éxito de nuestra organización.
c. vital
Our mission is vital. Lives depend on its success.Nuestra misión es vital. Muchas vidas dependen de su éxito.
a. vital
The liver performs a vital function in the human body.El hígado cumple una función vital en el cuerpo humano.
a. vital
The composer's music is thrilling and vital.La música de la compositora es emocionante y vital.
b. lleno de vitalidad
She may be 88, but she's as vital as ever.Tendrá 88 años, pero sigue tan llena de vitalidad como siempre.
vitals
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a. los signos vitales
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
The patient's vitals are dropping! Get a crash cart!¡Los signos vitales del paciente están cayendo! ¡Trae un maletín de recuperación!
a. los órganos vitales
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
Vultures were feasting on the dead zebra's vitals.Los buitres se estaban dando un banquete con los órganos vitales de la cebra muerta.
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