Spanish Conversation · Level 26
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Spanish word
urgente
Pronunciation
IPA/uɾˈxente/
Meaning
- adjectiveurgent
Example
Este mensaje es urgente.
This message is urgent.
More examples
Llamaron por un asunto urgente.
They called about an urgent matter.
Core concept
A flashing red siren light.
Common phrases
asunto urgente
urgent matter
mensaje urgente
urgent message
llamada urgente
urgent call
situación urgente
urgent situation
Similar words
inmediato: Needs to be done right now with no delay.
prioritario: Takes precedence over other tasks and should be handled first.
apremiante: Creates a pressing need for a swift response.
crítico: Presents a serious, high-risk situation where neglect can cause irreversible harm.
Definition in Spanish
Que necesita atención inmediata para evitar consecuencias negativas o mayores problemas.
Word origin
From Latin urgēre 'to press or urge', via the Latin participle urgent-, giving Spanish urgente the sense of something requiring immediate attention.
Usage tips
- In clauses introduced by 'es' urgency is typically marked with the subjunctive (Es urgente que venga).
Other meanings
- pressingadjective
Opposites
- aplazabledeferrableadjective
Related words
- urgenciaurgencynoun
- urgentementeurgentlyadverb
- urgentísimoextremely urgentadjective