existence

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BrE /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/ AmE /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

noun en → es

1 LIFE [singular] B1

the state of being alive and existing in the world

existencia, vida

  • existence as something

Collocations existence as a human being · existence on earth

  • The existence of life on other planets is still uncertain.

    La existencia de vida en otros planetas aún es incierta.

2 REALITY [singular] B1

the fact that something really exists or happens; the state of being real

realidad, existencia

  • existence of something

Collocations existence of evidence · existence of a problem

  • There is no doubt about the existence of global warming.

    No hay duda sobre la existencia del calentamiento global.

3 PHILOSOPHY [singular] C1

the state or fact of being, especially in a philosophical sense; the nature of reality and existence itself

existencia filosófica, ser

  • existence as something

Collocations existence as a philosophical concept · the existence of the universe

  • Philosophers debate the nature and meaning of human existence.

    Los filósofos debaten la naturaleza y el significado de la existencia humana.

4 LITERATURE [singular] C1

the state or fact of being written about in literature; the presence or mention of something in a literary work

mención, presencia en la literatura

  • existence as something

Collocations existence in literature · the existence of a character

  • The novel explores the existence of certain characters.

    La novela explora la existencia de ciertos personajes.