B2 adjective Formal

inherente

/in.eˈɾen.te/

Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute. It refers to a quality that cannot be separated from the thing itself.

Examples

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1

La libertad es un derecho inherente al ser humano.

Freedom is a right inherent to human beings.

2

Hay dificultades inherentes al proceso de aprendizaje.

There are difficulties inherent to the learning process.

3

La curiosidad es inherente a los niños.

Curiosity is inherent in children.

Word Family

Noun
inherencia
Adverb
inherentemente
Adjective
inherente
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Memory Tip

In-herente. Think of 'in' (inside) + 'here' (stuck here).

Quick Quiz

El error es ___ a la condición humana.

Correct!

The correct answer is: inherente

Examples

1

La libertad es un derecho inherente al ser humano.

formal

Freedom is a right inherent to human beings.

2

Hay dificultades inherentes al proceso de aprendizaje.

academic

There are difficulties inherent to the learning process.

3

La curiosidad es inherente a los niños.

everyday

Curiosity is inherent in children.

4

El estrés es inherente a este tipo de trabajo.

business

Stress is inherent to this type of work.

5

Es un defecto inherente del diseño.

informal

It is an inherent defect of the design.

Word Family

Noun
inherencia
Adverb
inherentemente
Adjective
inherente

Common Collocations

peligro inherente inherent danger
derecho inherente inherent right
valor inherente inherent value
inherente a la naturaleza inherent to nature
dificultad inherente inherent difficulty

Common Phrases

inherente a

inherent to

propiedades inherentes

inherent properties

forma inherente

inherent way

Often Confused With

inherente vs adherente

Adherente means sticking or a follower; inherente means internal/essential.

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Usage Notes

Used to describe fundamental qualities in academic essays.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure the preposition used is 'a' (inherente a).

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Memory Tip

In-herente. Think of 'in' (inside) + 'here' (stuck here).

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Word Origin

From Latin 'inhaerere', meaning 'to stick in'.

Grammar Patterns

inherente a + sustantivo

Quick Quiz

El error es ___ a la condición humana.

Correct!

The correct answer is: inherente

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