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“nursing” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/enfeɾmeˈɾia/

Example

Estoy estudiando enfermería.

I'm studying nursing.

Illustration for enfermería (nursing)

How to say “nursing” in Spanish

“Nursing” in Spanish is enfermería.

The nursing profession and its practical setting, such as a ward or nurse's office.

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

Example sentences with enfermería

¿Dónde está la enfermería?

Where is the infirmary?

Tips for using enfermería

  • Unlike English 'infirmary' which usually names a place, Spanish enfermería covers both the profession and the place, and a nurse is enfermero or enfermera.

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