Spanish word

omnipresencia

Pronunciation

IPA/omnipɾeˈsenθja/

Meaning

  • feminine nounomnipresence

Example

No soporto la omnipresencia de los anuncios en Internet.

I can't stand the omnipresence of ads on the Internet.

Illustration for omnipresencia (omnipresence)

More examples

La omnipresencia de los móviles distrae durante las conversaciones.

The omnipresence of mobile phones is distracting during conversations.

Core concept

A quality of being spread so widely that it seems to exist everywhere.

Common phrases

  • la omnipresencia de la publicidad

    the omnipresence of advertising

  • la omnipresencia de los móviles

    the omnipresence of mobile phones

  • la omnipresencia de las redes sociales

    the omnipresence of social media

Similar words

presencia: Appears in a particular place or situation.
difusión: Spreads or circulates until it reaches many people or places.
invasión: Arrives en masse and overwhelms or occupies a place.

Definition in Spanish

Cualidad de algo extendido por muchos lugares o ámbitos, hasta dar la impresión de estar en todas partes.

Word origin

It derives from Latin omni 'all' plus praesentia 'presence' through Spanish presencia, and it names an all-pervading presence.

Usage tips

  • It typically appears with de to mark what is omnipresent, and it often sounds more formal than alternative everyday expressions.

Other meanings

  • ubiquitynoun

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