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

📅 Published: December 20, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

inmunizar

verb • /[een-moo-nee-SAR]/

immunize

Example:

Deben inmunizar a los niños pequeños.

They should immunize small children.

🧠 What does inmunizar mean?

The verb 'inmunizar' means to make a person or animal immune or resistant to a particular infection or disease, typically through the administration of a vaccine. It refers to the medical process of conferring immunity.

📚 Extra examples

  • Es fundamental inmunizar a los niños contra el sarampión.
    It is essential to immunize children against measles.
  • La campaña de salud pública busca inmunizar a toda la población vulnerable.
    The public health campaign aims to immunize the entire vulnerable population.
  • Se están desarrollando nuevas vacunas para inmunizar contra enfermedades emergentes.
    New vaccines are being developed to immunize against emerging diseases.

💡 Did You Know?

The verb 'inmunizar' is directly related to the adjective 'inmune' (immune) and the noun 'inmunidad' (immunity). All these words share a common Latin root, 'immunis', which originally meant exempt from a public service or charge, and later came to mean exempt from disease.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "inmunizar"

Synonyms: vacunar, proteger, prevenir
Opposites: infectar, contagiar, exponer

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'immunize' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'immunize' is 'inmunizar'.
How do you pronounce 'inmunizar' in Spanish?
In Spanish, 'inmunizar' is pronounced een-moo-nee-SAHR. The stress is on the final syllable.
How do you use 'inmunizar' in a sentence?
An example sentence is: 'La enfermera va a inmunizar al bebé contra la polio.' This means, 'The nurse is going to immunize the baby against polio.'
What is the English translation of 'inmunizar'?
The English translation of 'inmunizar' is 'to immunize'. A very common and closely related verb is 'to vaccinate' ('vacunar').
Does 'inmunizar' change for gender or number?
As a verb, 'inmunizar' does not change for gender or number. It is conjugated according to the subject and tense. For example: 'yo inmunizo', 'ellos inmunizan'.
Is 'inmunizar' common in everyday Spanish?
'Inmunizar' is common in specific contexts, particularly in medical, public health, and scientific discussions. While 'vacunar' (to vaccinate) might be more frequent in casual conversation, 'inmunizar' is widely understood and used.
Does 'inmunizar' have slang or double meanings?
'Inmunizar' does not have common slang or double meanings. It is used almost exclusively in its literal, medical sense. It can be used figuratively, such as 'inmunizar contra las críticas' (to immunize against criticism), but this is a formal or literary usage.
Is 'inmunizar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The use of 'inmunizar' is consistent across Spain and Latin America. It is the standard technical term for conferring immunity in all Spanish-speaking regions.
How do you conjugate 'inmunizar' in Spanish?
'Inmunizar' is a regular -ar verb, but it has a spelling change (z > c) before 'e' to maintain the sound. For instance, in the preterite tense, the first-person singular is 'yo inmunicé'. In the present subjunctive, it is 'que yo inmunice'.

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