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“nurse” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoenfermero

Pronunciation

IPA/enfeɾˈmeɾa/

Example

¿Dónde está la enfermera?

Where is the nurse?

Illustration for enfermera (nurse)

How to say “nurse” in Spanish

“Nurse” in Spanish is enfermera.

Healthcare professional who administers medication, monitors a patient's condition, and provides bedside care.

Full entry for enfermera: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with enfermera

La enfermera de urgencias llegó corriendo al pasillo.

The emergency nurse came running into the hallway.

Tips for using enfermera

  • Enfermera is the feminine form and enfermero the masculine, and enfermería often refers to the nurses' station rather than a single nurse.

Other Spanish words for “nurse”

Mi hermano es enfermero en un hospital.

My brother is a nurse in a hospital.

“nurse” in other languages