Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
sustancial
Pronunciation
IPA/sustanˈθjal/
Meaning
- adjectivesubstantial
Example
La reforma tuvo un impacto sustancial en la economía.
The reform had a substantial impact on the economy.
More examples
Hubo una mejora sustancial en la calidad del servicio.
There was a substantial improvement in the quality of service.
Core concept
A considerable amount or effect.
Common phrases
cambio sustancial
substantial change
mejora sustancial
substantial improvement
diferencia sustancial
substantial difference
Similar words
importante: Holds great importance or influence in judgments, priorities, or decisions.
significativo: Shows a clear, detectable effect or consequence in results or outcomes.
considerable: Quite large in amount, degree, or intensity.
relevante: Has direct bearing on the topic and is pertinent to the situation.
Definition in Spanish
Que es considerable en cantidad o en impacto y cambia de manera notoria la situación.
Word origin
Derived from Latin substantia through the adjective substantialis, originally meaning 'of substance' and thus 'having real weight or impact'.
Usage tips
- Although cognate with English substantial, Spanish sustancial tends to appear in formal registers such as reports and academic writing rather than everyday conversation.
Other meanings
- considerableadjective
- majoradjective
Opposites
- insustancialinsubstantialadjective
- insignificanteinsignificantadjective
Related words
- sustanciasubstancenoun
- sustancialmentesubstantiallyadverb