Ambulansya (en. Ambulance)

/am-bu-lan-sya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to a hospital or medical facility.
The ambulance arrived at the scene to take the injured to the hospital.
Dumating ang ambulansya sa eksena upang dalhin ang mga nasugatan sa ospital.
A mobile unit of medical service responding to emergencies.
The ambulance has paramedics ready to assist patients.
Ang ambulansya ay may mga paramedik na handang tumulong sa mga pasyente.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'ambulancia'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call the ambulance
Requesting an ambulance for emergency situations.
tawagin ang ambulansya

Related Words

paramedic
A staff member trained in first aid and assists patients in the ambulance.
paramedik
emergency room
A part of the hospital that receives patients needing immediate medical attention.
emergency room

Slang Meanings

Call of life (the ambulance) - refers to something related to emergency or urgent assistance.
Wow, the ambulance is so fast, it's like a true call of life!
Grabe, ang bilis ng ambulansya, parang tawag ng buhay talaga!
Rescue ride - a colloquial term for riding in an ambulance.
I rode in a rescue ride, it was thrilling but scary!
Sumakay ako sa rescue ride, sobrang exciting pero nakakatakot!