Spanish Conversation · Level 147
30 words
Spanish word
inherente
Pronunciation
IPA/ineˈɾente/
Meaning
- adjectiveinherent
Example
El riesgo es inherente a la actividad.
The risk is inherent in the activity.
More examples
Las dificultades inherentes al proyecto se deben evaluar desde el inicio.
The difficulties inherent to the project should be evaluated from the outset.
Core concept
A vein of ore running through rock.
Common phrases
riesgo inherente
inherent risk
característica inherente
inherent attribute
problema inherente
inherent problem
Similar words
intrínseco: Present internally from the start as part of something's inner makeup.
esencial: Absolutely necessary for something's existence or proper functioning.
propio: Belonging specifically to a particular person or thing and not shared.
característico: A noticeable trait or feature that helps identify or distinguish something.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece a la naturaleza o esencia de algo y no puede separarse de ello.
Word origin
It comes from Latin inhaerēns ('in' + haerēre 'to stick'), with the sense 'stuck to' that develops into describing qualities that belong to a thing's essence.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective normally follows the noun or appears after a verb like 'ser' (es inherente a), and placing it before the noun can sound unusual or literary.
Other meanings
- intrinsicadjective
Opposites
- extrínsecoextrinsicadjective
- externoexternaladjective
Related words
- inherenciainherencenoun
- inherentementeinherentlyadverb