inmune

een-MOO-neh/inˈmune/

“inmune” means “immune” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

immune🔊B1Adjective

protected from a disease or infection

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unaffected🔊B2Adjective

not influenced by emotions or opinions

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immune

Also: resistant

Adjectivem/fB1

A small child surrounded by a glowing blue protective energy shield while rain falls around them.

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Después de la vacuna, eres inmune al virus.

After the vaccine, you are immune to the virus.

Algunas personas parecen ser inmunes a la gripe.

Some people seem to be immune to the flu.

Su sistema inmune está muy fuerte ahora.

Their immune system is very strong right now.

Word Connections

Synonyms

resistente (resistant)
protegido (protected)

Antonyms

vulnerable (vulnerable)
propenso (prone to)

Common Collocations

sistema inmune – immune system
ser inmune a – to be immune to

unaffected

Also: exempt

Adjectivem/fB2

A calm, smiling person walking through a chaotic scene of flying papers and swirling wind.

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Él es inmune a las críticas de los demás.

He is unaffected by others' criticism.

Los diplomáticos son inmunes a ciertas leyes locales.

Diplomats are exempt from certain local laws.

Nadie es inmune al paso del tiempo.

No one is immune to the passage of time.

Word Connections

Synonyms

exento (exempt)
indiferente (indifferent)

Antonyms

sensible (sensitive/susceptible)

Common Collocations

inmunidad diplomática – diplomatic immunity
inmune al castigo – immune to punishment

Idioms & Expressions

hacerse inmune – to become toughened up or stop caring about something negative

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Words that translate to "inmune" in Spanish:

exempt→immune→resistant→unaffected→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inmune

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'I am immune to the cold'?

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👥 Word Family▼

inmunidad(immunity) — Noun

inmunizar(to immunize) — Verb

inmunización(immunization) — Noun

inmunitario(immune-related) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

comunereúne

📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'immunis,' which literally meant 'free from service' or 'exempt from taxes.' It combines 'in-' (not) and 'munis' (duty or service).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: immuneFrench: immuneItalian: immune

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'inmune' change for feminine nouns?

No. Unlike many Spanish adjectives that change from 'o' to 'a,' words ending in 'e' like 'inmune' stay the same for both genders.

What's the difference between 'inmune' and 'inmunitario'?

'Inmune' describes a person or thing that is protected (e.g., 'I am immune'). 'Inmunitario' describes things related to the immune system (e.g., 'immune response').

Can I use 'inmune' for being exempt from taxes?

Technically yes, though 'exento' is more common for taxes today. 'Inmune' is used more for legal protection (diplomatic immunity) or being unaffected by feelings/germs.