eminent and imminent they are two paronyms adjectives in the Portuguese language, that is, they have similar spelling and pronunciation, but with completely different meanings.
The word "eminent" is used to describe something or someone with superior quality, excellence, that is illustrious or of great importance.
The use of this adjective is common as a form of treatment for personalities of social importance, such as presidents, royalty, generals, emperors, and so on. However, when referring to some place, monument or object, the word eminent refers mainly to historical importance.
Example: "The eminent Queen of England greeted her subjects this afternoon" or "The Eiffel Tower is an eminent monument of the French capital".
The term "imminent" should be used in a context related to something that is about to happen, in the process of immediate realization.
Example: "The patient is in imminent risk of losing his life" or "The building is in imminent danger of danger".
It is common to use the adjective "imminent" in phrases or text to alert, warning that something is about to happen and making sure that people are aware of it.
See the meaning of Eminent and Imminent.