How to Say "urgent" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “urgent” is “urgente” — use 'urgente' when you need to emphasize that something requires immediate attention or action, often with a specific deadline..
urgente
oor-HEN-teh/uɾˈxente/
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).
inmediato
/een-meh-dee-AH-toh//inmeˈðjato/
Examples
Necesitamos una respuesta inmediata.
We need an immediate answer.
El efecto de la medicina fue inmediato.
The effect of the medicine was instantaneous.
La atención de emergencia debe ser inmediata.
Emergency care must be prompt.
Adjective Agreement
As an adjective, 'inmediato' changes its ending to match the thing it describes: 'respuesta inmediata' (feminine) or 'efecto inmediato' (masculine).
Urgent vs. Immediate
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