Spanish phrase
Lo esencial es ~.
Meaning
What matters is ___.
When to use it
States what is most important. Common in speech and writing to highlight priorities or requirements, tone neutral and direct.
Example dialogue
Lo esencial es la entrega puntual del informe.
What matters is delivering the report on time.
Me encargo de que esté listo para el viernes.
I'll make sure it's ready by Friday.