This is the 10796th most frequent Portuguese word.
iminente
About to happen; impending.
The word 'iminente' describes something bound to occur very soon.
A chegada da tempestade é iminente.
The arrival of the storm is imminent.
Here, 'iminente' conveys the urgency and proximity of the risk.
Há um iminente risco de desabamento nesta construção.
There is an imminent risk of collapse in this building.
In this example, 'iminente' emphasizes the near certainty and impending nature of the danger.