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inmunidad means immunity — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 31, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

inmunidad

noun • /[in-moo-nee-DAD]/

immunity

Example:

La vacuna ayuda a crear inmunidad.

The vaccine helps build immunity.

🧠 What does inmunidad mean?

Inmunidad refers to the state of being resistant to a particular disease or illness, especially through the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells. It describes the body's natural or acquired ability to fight off an infection. In a different context, 'inmunidad' also means exemption from certain laws, duties, or legal prosecution, such as diplomatic or parliamentary immunity.

📚 Extra examples

  • La vacuna contra el sarampión confiere inmunidad de por vida.
    The measles vaccine confers lifelong immunity.
  • Los diplomáticos extranjeros gozan de inmunidad en el país anfitrión.
    Foreign diplomats enjoy immunity in the host country.
  • Se está estudiando la inmunidad de rebaño para controlar la propagación del virus.
    Herd immunity is being studied to control the spread of the virus.
  • El senador invocó su inmunidad parlamentaria para no testificar.
    The senator invoked his parliamentary immunity to avoid testifying.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'inmunidad' comes from the Latin 'immunitas', which originally referred to exemption from public service or taxes ('munus' meant duty or service). This ancient legal meaning is the origin of both its modern legal and medical senses, with the medical application being a metaphor for the body being 'exempt' from disease.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "inmunidad"

Synonyms: resistencia, protección, defensa, exención, privilegio
Opposites: vulnerabilidad, susceptibilidad, exposición

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'immunity' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'immunity' is 'inmunidad'.
How do you pronounce 'inmunidad' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /in-moo-nee-DAHD/, with the stress on the final syllable.
How do you use 'inmunidad' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'La inmunidad natural se adquiere tras superar una enfermedad.' (Natural immunity is acquired after overcoming an illness.)
What is the English translation of 'inmunidad'?
'Inmunidad' translates to 'immunity' in English.
Does 'inmunidad' change for gender or number?
'Inmunidad' is a feminine noun and uses feminine articles (la inmunidad). Its plural form is 'inmunidades'.
Is 'inmunidad' common in everyday Spanish?
The word is very common in medical, scientific, legal, and political contexts. In casual conversation, it appears frequently when discussing health, vaccines, or news.
Does 'inmunidad' have slang or double meanings?
It does not have common slang meanings. However, it has two distinct formal meanings: the primary biological/medical sense and a secondary legal/political sense referring to exemption from prosecution.
Is 'inmunidad' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the use and meaning of 'inmunidad' are consistent across the Spanish-speaking world.

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