Sanatoryo (en. Sanatorium)

sa-na-to-ryo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An institution that provides medical care to patients with ailments that can be alleviated.
He went to the sanatorium to recover from his illness.
Pumunta siya sa sanatoryo upang magpagaling mula sa kanyang sakit.
A place established for the healing of people through natural methods.
The patients are resting in this sanatorium by the sea.
Ang mga pasyente ay nagpapahinga sa sanatoryo na ito sa tabi ng dagat.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'sanatorio'

Common Phrases and Expressions

sanatorium for tuberculosis patients
A sanatorium specially designed for patients with tuberculosis.
sanatoryo ng mga may tuberculosis

Related Words

care
The process of providing assistance and support to patients.
pangangalaga
medicine
Substances used to treat illnesses.
gamot

Slang Meanings

Store for medicine or health products
There's a sanatoryo at the corner where you can buy medicine.
Diyan sa kanto, may sanatoryo na pwedeng bilhan ng gamot.
Playground or place of enjoyment
The sanatoryo for the youth is like a playground full of fun.
Ang sanatoryo ng mga kabataan ay parang playground na puno ng saya.
Place for rest or rehabilitation
That sanatoryo is for people who want to rehabilitate.
Yung sanatoryo na yun, para sa mga tao na gustong mag-rehab.