No. 262 in Italian
fondamentale
Essential; fundamental.
In a sentence
La libertà di espressione è un diritto fondamentale.
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right.
Here, 'fondamentale' describes the essential and intrinsic nature of the 'right' mentioned.
Imparare le basi della grammatica è fondamentale per parlare bene una lingua.
Learning the basics of grammar is fundamental for speaking a language well.
'Fondamentale' in this context emphasizes the critical importance of learning grammar for achieving fluency in a language.
Nel mio lavoro, avere una buona connessione internet è fondamentale.
In my job, having a good internet connection is fundamental.
Here, 'fondamentale' conveys the absolute necessity of a good internet connection for performing work tasks effectively.
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