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    Urgencia (en. Urgency)

    /uɾˈxenɾia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Circumstance that requires immediate attention.
    The urgency of the situation forced us to act immediately.
    La urgencia de la situación nos obligó a actuar de inmediato.
    State of being in a critical situation that requires swift action.
    The urgency of the call made us rush to the hospital.
    La urgencia de la llamada nos hizo correr al hospital.
    Feeling of urgent need.
    I felt an urgency to solve the problem before it was too late.
    Sentí una urgencia por resolver el problema antes de que fuera demasiado tarde.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'urgentia', which means 'pressing need' or 'necessity to act'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    medical urgency
    situation that requires immediate medical attention.
    urgencia médica
    in case of emergency
    indication of measures to take in critical situations.
    en caso de urgencia
    feel urgency
    having the need to act quickly.
    sentir urgencia

    Related Words

    urgent
    Of great importance or haste.
    urgente
    urgently
    In an urgent manner.
    urgentemente

    Slang Meanings

    Pressing understanding of the need to do something.
    I feel an enormous urgency to get out of here.
    Siento una urgencia enorme por salir de aquí.
    Stressful situation that requires quick action.
    This delivery has tremendous urgency.
    Esta entrega tiene una urgencia tremenda.