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    Camilla (en. Stretcher)

    /kaˈmi.ʝa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Device used in hospitals to move patients.
    The doctor ordered that the patient be taken to the operating room on the stretcher.
    El médico ordenó que llevaran al paciente en la camilla al quirófano.
    Element used in emergency situations for the transfer of injured individuals.
    The rescuers placed the injured person on the stretcher before taking him to the ambulance.
    Los rescatistas colocaron al herido en la camilla antes de llevarlo a la ambulancia.
    Furniture with wheels used in medical emergencies.
    The stretcher was equipped with seat belts to secure the patient.
    La camilla estaba equipada con cinturones de seguridad para asegurar al paciente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'caminus', which means 'path' or 'bed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    emergency stretcher
    stretcher used to transport patients in critical situations.
    camilla de emergencia
    transport stretcher
    vehicle or device used to move a patient to another place.
    camilla de transporte
    put on the stretcher
    action of placing a person on a stretcher for their transfer.
    poner en la camilla

    Related Words

    wheelchair
    Device for transporting individuals with reduced mobility.
    silla de ruedas
    bed
    Furniture intended for resting or sleeping.
    cama
    ambulance
    Vehicle intended for the transportation of patients.
    ambulancia

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquially refers to someone who is always tired.
    That person is like a stretcher, always needs to rest.
    Esa persona es como una camilla, siempre necesita descansar.
    Humorous use to describe someone who barely moves.
    Don't be a stretcher, get up and do something!
    No seas camilla, ¡levántate y haz algo!