How is the phrase la esencia de algo translated from Spanish to English

English translation
the gist of sth
noun

El sentido fundamental o la idea principal de algo.

The essential meaning or main point of something.

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  • ¿Puedes explicarme la esencia de ese artículo? — Can you explain the gist of that article?

  • Ayer se me escapó la esencia de la conversación. — I missed the gist of the discussion yesterday.

  • Captar la esencia de su discurso fue bastante fácil. — Understanding the gist of her speech was quite easy.

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