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    Imperioso (en. Imperative)

    /impeˈɾjoso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Having a sense of urgency or necessity.
    The situation demanded an imperative response.
    La situación exigía una respuesta imperiosa.
    Authoritative or demanding obedience.
    His voice sounded imperious during the meeting.
    Su voz sonó imperiosa durante la reunión.
    That cannot be ignored or dismissed.
    It was imperative to resolve the problem immediately.
    Era imperioso resolver el problema inmediatamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'imperiosus', meaning 'powerful' or 'dominated by an empire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it is imperative that
    It is necessary for something to be done without delay.
    es imperioso que
    imperative need
    A need that cannot be ignored.
    imperiosa necesidad
    act imperiously
    To act with authority and determination.
    actuar de manera imperiosa

    Related Words

    empire
    Political organization of a territory dominated by a state.
    imperio
    imperative
    That is necessary or urgent.
    imperativo
    imperiously
    In an authoritative or urgent manner.
    imperiosamente

    Slang Meanings

    With a very authoritative tone.
    He spoke imperiously as if everyone should obey him.
    Habló de forma imperiosa como si todos debieran obedecerlo.
    When something feels very urgent.
    I felt an imperative need to leave the house.
    Sentí una necesidad imperiosa de salir de casa.