essências
1. The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something that determines its character
The essence of democracy is free speech.
A essência da democracia é a liberdade de expressão.
2. A concentrated extract or liquid obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavoring or scent
The baker used vanilla essence in the cake batter.
A padeira usou essência de baunilha na massa do bolo.
3. In philosophy, the permanent, unchanging nature of a thing as opposed to its accidents or properties
Aristotle discussed the essence versus accidents of objects.
Aristóteles discutiu a essência versus os acidentes dos objetos.
4. Perfume or fragrance extract
She wore an essence of roses.
Ela usava uma essência de rosas.
NYC Slang
the real deal; the core of something
Related Idioms & Phrases
in essence - em essência (fundamentally; basically)
the essence of time - a essência do tempo (the fundamental nature of time)
get to the essence - chegar à essência (to understand the core matter)
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