Spanish Word · Advanced
subyacente
underlying
Pronunciation: soob-yah-SEN-teh
Meaning
Lying beneath; implicit; forming the basis of a concept or situation.
Example
Hay problemas subyacentes que debemos abordar para resolver la situación.
There are underlying problems that we must address to resolve the situation.
Practice tips
- Practice subyacente out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for advanced-level learners.