inminente
“inminente” means “imminent” in Spanish (happening very soon).
imminent
Also: looming, impending
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El comienzo del partido es inminente.
A2The start of the game is imminent.
Ante el peligro inminente, la gente abandonó el edificio.
B1Faced with imminent danger, people left the building.
Los científicos advierten que una erupción es inminente.
B2Scientists warn that an eruption is imminent.
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Quick Quiz: inminente
Question 1 of 3
Which of these situations is best described as 'inminente'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'imminens', which literally means 'hanging over' or 'leaning towards.' Imagine something hanging right over your head—that's how close an 'inminente' event feels!
First recorded: 15th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'inminente' only for bad things, like disasters?
Not necessarily! While it's often used for dangers or storms, you can also use it for positive things, like an 'inminente victoria' (imminent victory) in a sports game.
Can I use 'inminente' to describe a person?
No, you use 'inminente' to describe events, actions, or situations that are about to occur, not people's personalities.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes! If you are describing multiple things, it becomes 'inminentes.' For example: 'cambios inminentes' (imminent changes).