Enfermería (en. Nursing)

/enfeɾmeˈɾia/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Field of health that deals with patient care.

Nursing is essential in any hospital.

La enfermería es esencial en cualquier hospital.

Set of nurses who work in an institution.

The nursing team is very professional.

El equipo de enfermería es muy profesional.

From Latin 'infirmaria', which means 'place for the sick'.

home nursing

Medical care and support service at the patient's home.

enfermería a domicilio

community nursing

Branch of nursing that focuses on community health.

enfermería comunitaria

geriatric nursing

Subspecialty of nursing that focuses on the care of elderly individuals.

enfermería geriátrica

nurse (male)

Professional dedicated to nursing.

enfermero

nurse (female)

Female person who practices the profession of nursing.

enfermera

care

Attention to and maintenance of a person's health.

cuidado

Head nurse

That head nurse is always willing to help.

Esa enfermera de cabecera siempre está dispuesta a ayudar.

Emergency nurse

Emergency nurses are essential in critical situations.

Los enfermeros de urgencias son fundamentales en situaciones críticas.