Enfermero (en. Nurse)

/en-fer-'me-ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Person dedicated to the care and attention of patients.

Example Sentence: The emergency room nurse acted quickly and efficiently.

El enfermero de la sala de urgencias actuó de manera rápida y eficiente.

Definition: Professional who performs nursing duties in hospitals or clinics.

Example Sentence: Nurses are essential in the healthcare team.

Los enfermeros son esenciales en el equipo de salud.

Definition: Individual who holds a certificate as a nurse.

Example Sentence: My brother is a nurse and works in a health center.

Mi hermano es enfermero y trabaja en un centro de salud.

Etymology/Origin: From the Latin 'infirmarius', meaning 'the one who looks after the sick'.

Common Phrase: duty nurse

Common Phrase Meaning: Nurse who works a specific shift, usually night or emergency.

enfermero de guardia

Common Phrase: to be in the hands of a nurse

Common Phrase Meaning: To receive medical attention from a nurse.

estar en manos de un enfermero

Related Word: nursing

Related Words Description: The profession and practice of caring for the sick.

enfermería

Related Word: sick

Related Words Description: Person who suffers from an illness.

enfermo

Related Word: health worker

Related Words Description: Person who is part of the healthcare team.

sanitario

Slang Meaning: Anyone who helps in the care of the sick.

Slang Example: The 'nurse' is the one who always has the medicines ready.

El 'nurse' es el que siempre tiene las medicinas listas.

Slang Meaning: Endearing name for a nurse.

Slang Example: We call him 'the nurse' when he enters the room.

Le llamamos 'el enfermero' cuando entra a la sala.