No. 622 in Portuguese
essencial
Essential; extremely important or necessary.
In a sentence
É essencial que você estude para o exame.
It is essential that you study for the exam.
Describes a necessity or crucial importance of studying for achieving success in the exam.
A água é um recurso essencial para a vida.
Water is an essential resource for life.
Indicates something fundamental or necessary for a given situation or existence, in this case, for life.
Manter a saúde é essencial, então faça exercícios regularmente.
Maintaining health is essential, so exercise regularly.
Refers to something indispensable for well-being or an overall goal, emphasizing the importance of regular exercise for health.
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