É essencial
Is essential
Language note: Used to stress importance, often in moral or practical contexts.
Culture note: Emphasizing essentials reflects a practical focus in Portuguese society.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
É
[eh]
It's
Contraction of 'it is', often used to introduce statements.
É uma tarefa fácil.
It's an easy task.
essencial
[eh-sen-see-AL]
Essential
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
É essencial beber água.
It's essential to drink water.
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