B2 Expression رسمی

É imprescindível.

It's essential.

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'É imprescindível' when something is absolutely vital and cannot be skipped or ignored.

  • Means: It is essential, necessary, or indispensable.
  • Used in: Professional emails, formal instructions, and serious warnings.
  • Don't confuse: It is not a suggestion; it implies a requirement.
Checklist + Exclamation mark = Essential requirement

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means something is very, very important. You use it when you need something to happen. It is a big word for 'must'.
Use 'é imprescindível' to say that something is necessary. It is a formal way to say that you cannot do a task without this thing. It is common in work emails.
This expression indicates an absolute necessity. It is used when a task or item is vital for success. It is more formal than 'importante' and is often used in professional or academic contexts to set clear expectations.
As a B2 learner, you should use 'é imprescindível' to convey high-stakes requirements. It functions as an impersonal expression that demands attention. It is frequently followed by the subjunctive mood, which adds a layer of grammatical complexity suitable for professional communication and formal writing.
The term 'imprescindível' serves as a lexical marker of high-register discourse. It denotes an ontological necessity—something that cannot be excised from a process without compromising the integrity of the whole. Its usage requires mastery of the subjunctive mood to express the necessity of an action, reflecting a sophisticated command of Portuguese syntax and pragmatic nuance.
At the C2 level, 'é imprescindível' is understood as a rhetorical device to establish authority and non-negotiable parameters. It functions within the domain of deontic modality, where the speaker imposes a requirement based on external necessity. Its usage is a hallmark of formal, institutional, or academic registers, requiring precise alignment with the following clause to maintain the logical coherence of the argument.

معنی

Emphasizes that something is absolutely necessary; indispensable.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Brazilian corporate culture, this word is used to show you are serious about deadlines.

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Subjunctive rule

Always use the subjunctive after 'que' with this phrase.

معنی

Emphasizes that something is absolutely necessary; indispensable.

🎯

Subjunctive rule

Always use the subjunctive after 'que' with this phrase.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct structure.

É imprescindível que você ____ (estudar) para a prova.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: estude

Subjunctive is required after 'é imprescindível que'.

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سوالات متداول

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No, it sounds too formal.

عبارات مرتبط

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Ser fundamental

synonym

To be fundamental

کجا استفاده کنیم

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Work Meeting

Boss: É imprescindível que todos tragam os relatórios.

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'im-prescind-ible' as 'I'm-pressing-the-bell' because it is urgent and you cannot ignore it.

Visual Association

Imagine a locked door that requires a key. The key is labeled 'imprescindível'. Without it, you cannot enter.

Story

Maria is preparing for a big presentation. She realizes her laptop is missing. She tells her team, 'É imprescindível encontrar o laptop!' They search everywhere because they know she isn't joking.

Word Web

necessáriofundamentalobrigatórioessencialindispensávelvital

چالش

Write three sentences about your job or studies using 'É imprescindível'.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Es imprescindible

Pronunciation is the main difference.

Easily Confused

É imprescindível. در مقابل É importante

Learners use it for everything.

Use 'imprescindível' for requirements, 'importante' for suggestions.

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No, it sounds too formal.

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