Spanish Conversation · Level 55
75 words
Spanish word
emergencia
Pronunciation
IPA/emeɾˈxenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounemergency
Example
Hay una emergencia.
There is an emergency.
More examples
Pulsa el botón de emergencia si necesitas ayuda inmediata.
Press the emergency button if you need immediate help.
Core concept
Serious sudden event requiring immediate action to prevent greater harm.
Common phrases
botón de emergencia
emergency button
salida de emergencia
emergency exit
Similar words
urgencia: Pressing situation that requires prompt attention to avoid worsening consequences.
crisis: Severe, unstable situation where major problems escalate and decisive action is needed.
apuro: Tight spot that demands immediate help or a quick solution to get out of trouble.
incidente: Unexpected event that causes disruption or problems and needs to be addressed.
Definition in Spanish
Acontecimiento grave y súbito que exige atención urgente para evitar daños mayores.
Word origin
The word comes from Latin emergere 'to rise up' via Late Latin emergentia, originally referring to something that appears suddenly and needs prompt response.
Usage tips
- Emergencia refers to life-threatening or similarly grave events, while urgencia and the hospital area labeled urgencias often mean an urgent case or department rather than an absolute emergency.
Opposites
- tranquilidadtranquilitynoun
Related words
- emergenteemergentadjective
- emergencialemergency-relatedadjective