Inklingo

inmediata

een-meh-DYAH-tah/inmeˈðjata/

inmediata means immediate in Spanish (happening without any delay).

immediate

Also: direct, nearby
A single drop of water frozen in time as it splashes into a calm pond, creating a perfect crown of liquid.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos una solución inmediata para este problema.

A2

We need an immediate solution for this problem.

La respuesta fue inmediata y muy positiva.

A2

The response was immediate and very positive.

Mi familia inmediata vive en esta ciudad.

B1

My immediate family lives in this city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • urgente (urgent)
  • próxima (next/close)
  • instantánea (instant)

Antonyms

  • lejana (distant)
  • tardía (late/delayed)

Common Collocations

  • respuesta inmediataimmediate answer
  • reacción inmediataimmediate reaction
  • causa inmediatadirect cause

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inmediata" in Spanish:

nearby

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Quick Quiz: inmediata

Question 1 of 1

Which of these phrases is correct when describing a feminine noun?

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📚 Etymology

From the Latin word 'immediatus', which literally means 'nothing in the middle'. It combines 'in-' (not) and 'mediatus' (middle).

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: immediateFrench: immédiatItalian: immediata

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'inmediata' only used for time?

Mostly yes, to mean 'right now', but it can also mean 'closest' in space or 'direct' in a relationship, like 'tu jefa inmediata' (your direct boss).

What is the difference between 'ahora' and 'inmediata'?

'Ahora' is an adverb meaning 'now'. 'Inmediata' is an adjective that describes a noun, like an 'immediate' reaction.