Meaning
Used to indicate something needs immediate attention.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'Es urgente' is often used in work settings to show efficiency. In Mexico, it is often softened with 'por favor' to maintain politeness. Argentines might use 'Es para ya' as a more colloquial alternative.
Use the Subjunctive
Always use the subjunctive after 'Es urgente que' to sound natural.
Don't Overuse
If everything is urgent, nothing is urgent.
Meaning
Used to indicate something needs immediate attention.
Use the Subjunctive
Always use the subjunctive after 'Es urgente que' to sound natural.
Don't Overuse
If everything is urgent, nothing is urgent.
Combine with 'Por favor'
Adding 'por favor' makes the urgency sound like a request, not a command.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
____ urgente que llegues a tiempo.
Use 'Es' for impersonal expressions.
Which is correct?
Choose the correct phrase.
Adjectives don't take articles here.
Respond to the boss.
Boss: 'Necesito el informe.' You: '____.'
This shows you understand the priority.
Match the situation.
When do you use 'Es urgente'?
It signals priority.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises____ urgente que llegues a tiempo.
Use 'Es' for impersonal expressions.
Choose the correct phrase.
Adjectives don't take articles here.
Boss: 'Necesito el informe.' You: '____.'
This shows you understand the priority.
When do you use 'Es urgente'?
It signals priority.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, always use 'Es urgente'.
It depends on the tone. Use 'por favor' to be polite.
An emergency is a crisis; urgent is a priority.
Yes, it is very common in professional emails.
No, 'urgente' is gender-neutral.
You don't. It is an impersonal expression.
Yes, it is universal.
Yes, that adds emphasis.
Related Phrases
Es una emergencia
similarIt is an emergency
Para ya
synonymFor right now
Sin demora
similarWithout delay
