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existencia

eh-sees-TEN-see-aheɡsisˈtenθja

existence, being

NounfA2
A single, brightly colored, fully formed flower standing firmly in a patch of green grass under a clear blue sky, symbolizing reality.

📝 In Action

La existencia de vida en otros planetas es una pregunta fascinante.

B1

The existence of life on other planets is a fascinating question.

Ella cree en la existencia de los fantasmas.

A2

She believes in the existence of ghosts.

Su existencia fue muy difícil después de la guerra.

B2

His life (or existence) was very difficult after the war.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • inexistencia (non-existence)
  • muerte (death)

Common Collocations

  • prueba de existencia – proof of existence
  • lucha por la existencia – struggle for existence

stock, inventory

Also: supplies
NounfB1
Several neat stacks of identical, colorful red and blue toy boxes perfectly organized on simple wooden shelving in a clean storeroom, representing inventory.

📝 In Action

El almacén tiene poca existencia de este modelo de teléfono.

B1

The warehouse has low stock of this phone model.

Necesitamos contar la existencia semanal para el informe.

B2

We need to count the weekly inventory for the report.

La tienda repuso las existencias agotadas ayer.

B1

The store restocked the sold-out items (literally: exhausted stocks) yesterday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • control de existencias – stock control
  • agotamiento de existencias – stockout

duration, lifetime

NounfC1formal
A visual sequence showing a small acorn next to a young sapling, which is next to a massive, fully grown oak tree, all side-by-side on a grassy hill, illustrating the passage of time.

📝 In Action

La existencia útil de esta batería es de aproximadamente tres años.

C1

The useful duration (or lifetime) of this battery is approximately three years.

El museo protege documentos de larga existencia.

C1

The museum protects documents with a long lifespan.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • duración (duration)
  • longevidad (longevity)

Common Collocations

  • corta existencia – short duration/lifespan

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: existencia

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'existencia' in the commercial sense (stock/inventory)?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
existir(to exist) — Verb
existencial(existential) — Adjective
coexistencia(coexistence) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *existentia*, which is related to the verb *exsistere*, meaning 'to step forth' or 'to appear.' It literally means 'the state of standing out' or 'being present.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: existenceFrench: existencePortuguese: existência

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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).