English–Spanish

“being” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈente/

Example

¿Qué es un ente?

What is a being?

Illustration for ente (being)

How to say “being” in Spanish

“Being” in Spanish is ente.

An abstract or concrete entity regarded as existing.

Full entry for ente: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ente

Ese ente actúa como entidad reguladora.

That being acts as a regulatory organization.

Tips for using ente

  • Used mainly in philosophy, law, and official names, while casual speech usually prefers 'cosa' or 'persona' (for example 'ente público' refers to a public agency rather than an individual).

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