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quintessence in Spanish

quintessence in Spanish is quintaesencia — quintessence means the best and most typical example of something.

quintessence in Spanish

quintaesencia
noun
A thing that is the most perfect example of its type; the most perfect embodiment of something; epitome, prototype.

What does "quintessence" mean?

  1. noun The best and most typical example of something.
  2. noun Something in its pure form.
  3. noun The most concentrated and basic part of something.
    "Dickie, a one-man entertainment empire, was at least as significant as those humanitarian titans he brought to life on screen. He was also the quintessence of kindness and modesty, and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him"
  4. noun In old alchemy, a fifth element thought to fill the sky beyond earth, air, fire and water.
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  • Dickie, a one-man entertainment empire, was at least as significant as those humanitarian titans he brought to life on screen. He was also the quintessence of kindness and modesty, and it was a privilege to have known and worked with him

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What is "quintessence" in Spanish?
"quintessence" in Spanish is quintaesencia. quintessence means: The best and most typical example of something.
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