Urgente (en. Urgent)

/uɾˈxente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That requires immediate action.
The situation became urgent and we needed help immediately.
La situación se volvió urgente y necesitábamos ayuda de inmediato.
That cannot be postponed.
It is urgent that we make a decision before Friday.
Es urgente que tomemos una decisión antes del viernes.
That causes a feeling of pressure.
Urgent tasks are stressful and must be prioritized.
Las tareas urgentes son estresantes y deben ser priorizadas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'urgens', which means 'pressing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

urgent call
a request that needs immediate attention.
urgente llamado
urgent situation
a circumstance that requires quick action.
situación urgente
urgent job
a task that must be completed without delay.
trabajo urgente

Related Words

urgency
State of being urgent.
urgencia
urgently
In an urgent manner.
urgentemente
urgent demand
A request that requires an immediate response.
urgente demanda

Slang Meanings

Very necessary.
It is urgent that you help me with this.
Es urgente que me ayuden con esto.
Critical.
The case is urgent, we can't wait any longer.
El caso es urgente, no podemos esperar más.