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/uɾˈxenθja/ ES
/uɾˈxensja/ MX
Translation
urgency, emergency
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Word origin
From Latin urgentia, from urgere ('to press, urge, drive').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- urgentia
- English cognates
- urgent, urge
Grammar
Examples
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I need to speak with you urgently.
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They took him to A&E during the night.
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There is no urgency, we can wait.
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The emergency room was full of people.
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They dealt with the emergency in a few minutes.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 2: urgencia, oficialmente, establecer and 7 more words.