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existente

ek-sees-TEN-teh/eksisˈtente/

“existente” means “existing” in Spanish (currently being or occurring).

existing

Also: current, in existence
Adjectivem or fB1
A vibrant green sprout growing out of a small patch of rich brown soil.

📝 In Action

Debemos aprovechar los recursos existentes.

B1

We must make use of the existing resources.

No hay pruebas existentes de vida en ese planeta.

B2

There is no existing evidence of life on that planet.

Las leyes existentes no cubren este nuevo problema.

B1

The current laws do not cover this new problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • inexistente (nonexistent)
  • imaginario (imaginary)

Common Collocations

  • recursos existentes – existing resources
  • normativa existente – existing regulations
  • tecnología existente – current technology

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "existente" in Spanish:

existing→in existence→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: existente

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'existing laws' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
existir(to exist) — Verb
existencia(existence) — Noun
inexistente(nonexistent) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'existentem', which comes from 'existere', meaning to step forth, emerge, or appear.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: existentFrench: existantItalian: esistente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'existente' for people?

While grammatically possible, it sounds very cold and robotic. It's better used for objects, laws, data, or abstract concepts.

What is the difference between 'existente' and 'actual'?

'Existente' means it is real or in existence. 'Actual' means it is happening right now. Often, things are both, but 'existente' focuses on reality while 'actual' focuses on time.

Is 'existente' a common word?

It is moderately common. You will see it often in news articles, textbooks, and business meetings, but less often in casual chat with friends.