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essence in Spanish

essence in Spanish is esencia, extracto — essence means the most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.

essence in Spanish

esencia
noun
esencia
noun
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.
extracto
noun
The concentrated form of a plant or drug obtained through a distillation process.

What does "essence" mean?

  1. noun The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
    "Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery."
  2. noun A concentrated liquid extracted from a plant, used for flavoring or fragrance.
    "A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell."
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essence in a sentence

  • Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery.
  • Kindness is the essence of her character.
  • A little almond essence gives the biscuits a sweet, nutty smell.
  • She dabbed lavender essence on her pillow to help her sleep.

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What is "essence" in Spanish?
"essence" in Spanish is esencia, extracto. essence means: The most basic, defining quality of something — what makes it what it truly is.
How do you use "essence" in a sentence?
Example: "Curiosity is the essence of good science, and it drives every discovery." In Spanish, "essence" is esencia, extracto.
Are there other ways to say "essence" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "essence": esencia, extracto.
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