inmunidad

/een-moo-nee-dad/

immunity

A cartoon white blood cell holding a protective glowing shield, deflecting incoming colorful virus particles.

Inmunidad (Immunity) as resistance to disease is shown by a protective cell defending the body against viruses.

inmunidad(noun)

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immunity

resistance to disease

Also:

resistance

general body defense

📝 In Action

La vacuna crea inmunidad contra la gripe.

The vaccine creates immunity against the flu.

Mi sistema tiene buena inmunidad para combatir infecciones.

My system has good immunity to fight infections.

Word Connections

Synonyms

resistencia (resistance)
defensa (defense)

Common Collocations

adquirir inmunidad – to acquire immunity
inmunidad de rebaño – herd immunity

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Check

As with most words ending in '-dad,' this noun is always feminine. Use 'la inmunidad' or 'una inmunidad'.

⭐ Usage Tips

The Body's Defense

When talking about health, 'inmunidad' refers to your body’s ability to protect itself from sickness.

A stylized person standing protected inside a large, glowing, clear dome, while dark, abstract symbols of trouble remain outside the barrier.

Inmunidad (Immunity) can mean legal protection, depicted here as a person shielded from conflict.

inmunidad(noun)

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immunity

legal protection/exemption

Also:

exemption

freedom from duty or prosecution

📝 In Action

El presidente goza de inmunidad legal mientras está en el cargo.

The president enjoys legal immunity while in office.

El diplomático tiene inmunidad y no puede ser arrestado.

The diplomat has immunity and cannot be arrested.

Word Connections

Synonyms

privilegio (privilege)
exención (exemption)

Common Collocations

inmunidad diplomática – diplomatic immunity
inmunidad parlamentaria – parliamentary immunity

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

This meaning is almost exclusively used in formal, governmental, or legal settings.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: inmunidad

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'inmunidad' in its legal/political sense?

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Word Family

inmune(immune) - adjective

inmunizar(to immunize) - verb

inmunización(immunization) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I say 'immune' as an adjective?

The adjective form is 'inmune.' For example, 'Soy inmune al virus' (I am immune to the virus). Remember that 'inmune' is used for both masculine and feminine nouns and does not change form.

Is 'inmunidad' used metaphorically?

Yes, sometimes. It can be used to describe being unaffected by criticism or problems. For example, 'Tiene inmunidad a las críticas' (He is immune to criticism).