Hospital (en. Hospital)

/os.pi.tal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Health establishment where the sick are cared for and treated.

I took my grandfather to the hospital because he wasn't feeling well.

Llevé a mi abuelo al hospital porque no se sentía bien.

Center that provides medical and surgical services.

The hospital has an intensive care unit.

El hospital cuenta con una unidad de cuidados intensivos.

Place where surgeries and medical treatments are performed.

Hospitals must follow strict health protocols.

Los hospitales deben seguir protocolos de sanidad estrictos.

From Latin 'hospitale', which means 'guest house'.

field hospital

Temporary facility for medical care in emergency situations.

hospital de campaña

public hospital

State-funded hospital.

hospital público

private hospital

Privately owned hospital that charges for its services.

hospital privado

emergency

Situation that requires immediate medical attention.

emergencia

treatment

Process of curing or alleviating diseases.

tratamiento

medical specialty

Area of medical knowledge in which a professional specializes.

especialidad médica

The waiting room.

I’m going to wait in the hospital's 'waiting room.'

Voy a esperar en la 'sala de espera' del hospital.

The 'crazy house' (ironically).

Sometimes the hospital feels like a 'crazy house' during busy days.

A veces el hospital parece una ‘casa de locos’ durante los días agitados.