crucial
/kɾuˈθjal/
Crucial is the Spanish word for crucial.
The term is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely important.
Meaning: extremely important (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective is invariant in gender, meaning it does not change based on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. However, it must agree in number with the noun it modifies. For plural nouns, use cruciales.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɾuˈθjal/
Did you know?
- The word crucial is a direct loanword from English, making it a linguistic traveler that arrived in Spanish via the English language.
- While crucial is common, Spanish speakers often use the phrase clave (literally 'key') as an adjective to describe a crucial element or person.
- While English speakers often use 'crucial' to mean 'essential', in Spanish, using crucial can sometimes carry a heavier weight of 'decisive' or 'turning point' in a narrative.
Examples in context
- Los primeros minutos después de un infarto son cruciales.The first minutes after a heart attack are crucial.This sentence shows how to use crucial when describing timeframes after a medical event.Tatoeba #5306491 by wallebot, translation #5331134 by Bianquita
- Las siguientes cuatro a seis semanas son cruciales para controlar el masivo estallido del Ébola.The next four to six weeks are crucial in controlling the massive Ebola outbreak.This sentence demonstrates the use of crucial in the context of controlling an outbreak.Tatoeba #5757166 by albrusgher, translation #5186768 by Objectivesea
- Este documento es esencial para el procesoThis document is crucial for the process
- El apoyo del equipo es fundamental para el logro de nuestros objetivosTeam support is crucial for achieving our goals
- Tu apoyo es imprescindible para el éxito del eventoYour support is crucial for the success of the event
- El trabajo en equipo es indispensable para alcanzar nuestros objetivosTeamwork is crucial to achieve our goals
- Tu experiencia es vital para el éxito del proyectoYour experience is crucial for the project's success
- Para el éxito del proyecto, es esencial respetar las fechas de entregaFor the project's success, it's crucial to respect the deadlines
- ¡El apoyo de mis amigos es imprescindible para mi cumpleaños!My friends' support is crucial for my birthday!
- La comunicación efectiva es fundamental para el desarrollo de cualquier empresaEffective communication is crucial for the development of any company
- Tu apoyo es crucial para este proyecto.Your support is crucial for this project.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a business strategy at a cafe.
- DanielMaría, ¿tienes los datos de la encuesta?María, do you have the survey data?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, los tengo aquí conmigo.Yes, Daniel, I have them here with me.
- DanielEs crucial revisar esto antes de la reunión.It is crucial to review this before the meeting.
- MaríaTienes razón, hagámoslo ahora mismo.You're right, let's do it right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crucial” translations and entries crucial, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries crucial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
