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inmunidad

een-moo-nee-dad/inmuniˈðað/

“inmunidad” means “immunity” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

immunity

Also: resistance
NounfB1
A cartoon white blood cell holding a protective glowing shield, deflecting incoming colorful virus particles.

📝 In Action

La vacuna crea inmunidad contra la gripe.

B1

The vaccine creates immunity against the flu.

Mi sistema tiene buena inmunidad para combatir infecciones.

B2

My system has good immunity to fight infections.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

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

immunity

Also: exemption
NounfC1formal
A stylized person standing protected inside a large, glowing, clear dome, while dark, abstract symbols of trouble remain outside the barrier.

📝 In Action

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

C1

The president enjoys legal immunity while in office.

El diplomático tiene inmunidad y no puede ser arrestado.

C1

The diplomat has immunity and cannot be arrested.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • inmunidad diplomática – diplomatic immunity
  • inmunidad parlamentaria – parliamentary immunity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "inmunidad" in Spanish:

exemption→immunity→resistance→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: inmunidad

Question 1 of 1

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

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
inmune(immune) — Adjective
inmunizar(to immunize) — Verb
inmunización(immunization) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word 'immunitas,' which meant freedom or exemption from public burdens, taxes, or military service. Over time, it developed the medical sense of freedom from disease.

First recorded: 15th century (Spanish)

Cognates (Related words)

English: immunityFrench: immunité

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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).