existencia
/eh-sees-TEN-see-ah/
existence
The state of being real, or existencia (existence).
📝 In Action
La existencia de vida en otros planetas es una pregunta fascinante.
B1The existence of life on other planets is a fascinating question.
Ella cree en la existencia de los fantasmas.
A2She believes in the existence of ghosts.
Su existencia fue muy difícil después de la guerra.
B2His life (or existence) was very difficult after the war.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Feminine
Even though 'existencia' ends in '-a,' remember it is always feminine. You must use 'la existencia' or 'una existencia'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing with 'Ser'
Mistake: "Usar 'su ser' cuando se refiere a la vida de alguien."
Correction: Use 'su existencia' or 'su vida' when talking about the state or duration of someone's life, not 'su ser' (which means 'his being' or 'his self').
⭐ Usage Tips
Philosophical Context
This word is often used when discussing deep or philosophical topics, like the meaning of life or the nature of reality.
Inventory or existencia (stock) of goods available for sale.
existencia(noun)
stock
?goods available for sale
,inventory
?list of items held
supplies
?available materials
📝 In Action
El almacén tiene poca existencia de este modelo de teléfono.
B1The warehouse has low stock of this phone model.
Necesitamos contar la existencia semanal para el informe.
B2We need to count the weekly inventory for the report.
La tienda repuso las existencias agotadas ayer.
B1The store restocked the sold-out items (literally: exhausted stocks) yesterday.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
When referring to multiple items or the general quantity of goods, 'existencia' is often used in the plural: 'las existencias'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Commercial Context Clue
If you hear 'existencia' in a store or business setting, it almost certainly means 'stock' or 'inventory'.
The length of time something lasts, or its existencia (duration).
existencia(noun)
duration
?length of time something lasts
,lifetime
?period of usefulness or activity
📝 In Action
La existencia útil de esta batería es de aproximadamente tres años.
C1The useful duration (or lifetime) of this battery is approximately three years.
El museo protege documentos de larga existencia.
C1The museum protects documents with a long lifespan.
⭐ Usage Tips
Technical Use
This meaning is often found in technical specifications, warranties, or academic papers discussing the life cycle of materials or organisms.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: existencia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'existencia' in the commercial sense (stock/inventory)?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'existencia' always feminine?
Yes, 'existencia' is a feminine noun. You must always use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la existencia,' 'una larga existencia').
How is 'existencia' different from 'vida' (life)?
'Vida' specifically means 'life' as opposed to 'death.' 'Existencia' is more formal and can refer to the state of being real (like the existence of a theory) or, more practically, the quantity of goods available (stock).