vital

essential; extremely important for a particular purpose or situation

esencial, fundamental, vital

• a vital role/need/importance

Collocations vital to do something · vital for somebody/something

• Water is vital for survival.

  El agua es fundamental para la supervivencia.

relating to or connected with life; important for keeping someone alive

vital, de vida o muerte

• a vital organ

Collocations vital signs · vital statistics

• The patient's condition is critical and requires constant monitoring of vital signs.

  La condición del paciente es crítica y requiere un monitoreo constante de signos vitales.

relating to health or the body; important for someone's physical well-being

saludable, vital para la salud

• a vital part of somebody's diet

Collocations vital nutrients · vital organs

• A balanced diet is vital for maintaining good health.

  Una dieta equilibrada es vital para mantener una buena salud.