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indispensable element

[ɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl ˈel.ə.mənt]
nounpl: indispensable elements
elemento indispensável
1. A necessary or essential component that cannot be removed or omitted without causing failure or loss of function
Oxygen is an indispensable element for human survival.
O oxigênio é um elemento indispensável para a sobrevivência humana.
2. A crucial part of a system, plan, or process that is absolutely required
Trust is an indispensable element of any successful relationship.
A confiança é um elemento indispensável de qualquer relacionamento bem-sucedido.
Synonyms
essential elementnecessary componentvital partrequisitecornerstone
Antonyms
dispensable elementunnecessary componentoptional partsuperfluous element

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elemento indispensável
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
elemento indispensável
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
peça essencial
Colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

sine qua non
a must-have
cannot do without
the bread and butter of something
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