Spanish word

existente

Pronunciation

IPA/eksisˈtente/

Meaning

  • adjectiveexisting

Example

Hay archivos existentes en la carpeta.

There are existing files in the folder.

Illustration for existente (existing)

More examples

¿Conoces alguna alternativa existente?

Do you know any existing alternative?

Core concept

An item that exists now in a particular context.

Common phrases

  • alternativa existente

    existing alternative

  • opción existente

    existing option

Similar words

presente: Physically present at a place or moment, located here or there.
actual: Happening or true at the present time; current.

Definition in Spanish

Indica que algo ya existe o está presente en un lugar, en un tiempo o en una situación.

Word origin

From Latin exsistere (ex- 'out' + sistere 'to stand'), the medieval participle exsistens yields the Spanish adjective existente.

Usage tips

  • Often used with abstract nouns such as 'leyes' or 'condiciones' to mark things that are actually present rather than hypothetical.

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