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emergente

emerging

adjective eh-mer-HEN-teh Rare

Usage Note

Emergente describes something that is rising, coming into prominence, or newly developing — as in mercado emergente (emerging market) or economía emergente. It is invariable for gender and forms its plural with -s. Do not confuse with de emergencia (emergency), which is a different construction.

Examples

"Los mercados emergentes crecen con rapidez."

Natural Translation

Emerging markets are growing quickly.

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