Spanish Conversation · Level 117
59 words
Spanish word
ente
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈente/
Meaning
- masculine nounbeing
Example
¿Qué es un ente?
What is a being?
More examples
Ese ente actúa como entidad reguladora.
That being acts as a regulatory organization.
Core concept
An abstract or concrete entity regarded as existing.
Similar words
persona: An individual person, a human being in ordinary, everyday contexts.
cosa: A thing or matter in the broadest sense, including objects, events, and situations.
Definition in Spanish
Entidad abstracta o concreta que se considera existente, usada tanto en filosofía como en lenguaje técnico para designar un existente.
Word origin
From Latin ens, entis (present participle of esse 'to be'), originally 'that which is' and carried into Spanish for philosophical and formal senses.
Usage tips
- 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).