Describe something necessary for a purpose.
The idea
Imprescindible means indispensable. It has the same singular form for both genders and becomes imprescindibles in the plural. With an action, use es imprescindible plus an infinitive.
Examples
- El agua potable es imprescindible para la comunidad.Drinking water is essential for the community.
- Para llegar a tiempo, es imprescindible salir temprano.To arrive on time, it is essential to leave early.
- Las instrucciones claras son imprescindibles para el equipo.Clear instructions are essential for the team.
- Para Marta, descansar después del trabajo es imprescindible.For Marta, resting after work is essential.
- Un mapa resulta imprescindible cuando no hay señal.A map is essential when there is no signal.
- La paciencia y la escucha son imprescindibles en esta conversación.Patience and listening are essential in this conversation.
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Do not use a plural adjective with a singular noun, or a conjugated verb directly after es imprescindible.
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Choose the correct option: Es ___ llevar casco en esta obra. (imprescindible / imprescindibles)
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imprescindible
imprescindible describes the singular need to wear a helmet.
Choose the correct option: Los permisos son ___ para abrir el local. (imprescindible / imprescindibles)
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imprescindibles
imprescindibles agrees with the plural permits.
Choose the correct option: Para entender el problema, es imprescindible ___. (escuchar / escuchan)
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escuchar
escuchar is the infinitive naming the necessary action.
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Choose the correct option: Es ___ llevar casco en esta obra. (imprescindible / imprescindibles)
Choose the correct option: Los permisos son ___ para abrir el local. (imprescindible / imprescindibles)
Choose the correct option: Para entender el problema, es imprescindible ___. (escuchar / escuchan)
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