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imprescindible

essential

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Origin: From Latin praescindere (to cut off beforehand), prefixed with im- (not).

Also means

indispensable

Usage Note

Imprescindible means absolutely necessary, with a stronger force than necesario or importante — closer to 'you cannot do without this.' It is invariable for gender: el requisito imprescindible, la condición imprescindible. Commonly seen in Spanish job advertisements: experiencia imprescindible = essential experience required.

Examples

"El pasaporte es imprescindible para viajar al extranjero."

Natural Translation

A passport is essential for travelling abroad.

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