What is the Spanish word for "urgency"?

Learn how to say "urgency" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

urgency

Spanish

urgencia

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Alternative translations of "urgency"

prisa
emergencia
apremio

Examples of how to use "urgency" in Spanish

English
I don't understand the great urgency.
Spanish
No entiendo la gran urgencia.
English
She felt a sudden urgency to call home.
Spanish
Ella sintió una urgencia repentina de llamar a casa.
English
The doctor explained the urgency of treatment.
Spanish
El médico explicó la urgencia del tratamiento.
English
There is an urgency to finish the project.
Spanish
Hay una urgencia por terminar el proyecto.
English
He spoke with urgency about the meeting.
Spanish
Habló con urgencia sobre la reunión.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "urgency" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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