imprescindible
essential
adjective eem-preh-seen-DEE-bleh Less Common
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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