How to Say "pressing" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pressing” is “urgente” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito una respuesta urgente antes de las tres.
I need an urgent answer before three o'clock.
Es un asunto urgente, por favor, llama a la oficina central ahora mismo.
It is an urgent matter; please call the main office right now.
La junta de seguridad emitió advertencias urgentes sobre el clima.
The safety board issued urgent warnings about the weather.
Gender-Neutral Adjective
Unlike many Spanish adjectives, 'urgente' is used for both masculine and feminine words without changing its ending: 'una carta urgente' (feminine) and 'un informe urgente' (masculine).
Pluralization Requirement
Mistake: “Using the singular form for plural nouns: 'dos cosas urgente'.”
Correction: Always add -s for plural nouns: 'dos cosas urgentes'. Remember, adjectives must match the noun's number (singular/plural).
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