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fundamental

fundamental

adjective foon-dah-men-TAHL Less Common
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Also means

essential

Usage Note

Fundamental is invariable in gender and is slightly more formal than básico or esencial. It frequently collocates with abstract nouns: derechos fundamentales (fundamental rights), cambio fundamental. The adverb is fundamentalmente and the verb fundamentar means to ground or base something on a foundation.

Examples

"El respeto es fundamental en toda relación."

Natural Translation

Respect is fundamental in every relationship.

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