Spanish word

subyacente

Pronunciation

IPA/suβʝaˈθente/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunderlying

Example

Hay riesgos subyacentes que no vemos.

There are underlying risks that we don't see.

Illustration for subyacente (underlying)

More examples

Los problemas subyacentes suelen aparecer cuando ignoramos señales pequeñas.

Underlying problems tend to appear when we ignore small signs.

Core concept

Basal layer forming the foundation of what appears above.

Common phrases

  • riesgos subyacentes

    underlying risks

  • problemas subyacentes

    underlying problems

  • factores subyacentes

    underlying factors

Similar words

implícito: Implies an unstated meaning or assumed premise present in speech or text.
latente: Lies dormant beneath the surface as a potential condition that can later emerge.
oculto: Remains hidden from view, physically out of sight or deliberately concealed.

Definition in Spanish

Que no se percibe a simple vista pero actúa como causa o fundamento de una situación o fenómeno.

Word origin

Formed from the verb subyacer (Latin sub- 'under' + iacēre 'to lie'), the adjective denotes what lies underneath and functions as the foundation of a situation.

Usage tips

  • More frequent in formal or technical contexts (financial, medical, analytical), while everyday speech may prefer words such as 'oculto' or 'de fondo'.

Opposites

  • manifiestoovertadjective
  • evidenteevidentadjective

Related words

  • subyacerunderlieverb

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