English–Spanish
“nursing home” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈsilo/
Example
Mi abuela está en un asilo para ancianos.
My grandmother is in a nursing home for elderly people.
How to say “nursing home” in Spanish
“Nursing home” in Spanish is asilo.
Place providing continuous protection and daily care for dependent older adults.
Example sentences with asilo
Tras el terremoto se habilitó un asilo temporal para las familias afectadas.
After the earthquake a temporary shelter was set up for the affected families.
Tips for using asilo
- Asilo can sound formal or slightly old-fashioned in conversation, so use residencia, hogar, or centro de día when speaking casually to indicate a care home.