Italian Word · Intermediate
essenziale
essential
Pronunciation: es-sen-TSYAH-le
Meaning
Absolutely necessary or important.
Example
È essenziale seguire le istruzioni per un buon risultato.
It is essential to follow the instructions for a good result.
Practice tips
- Practice essenziale out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.