Spanish word

enfermero

Pronunciation

IPA/enfeɾˈmeɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounnurse

Example

Mi hermano es enfermero en un hospital.

My brother is a nurse in a hospital.

Illustration for enfermero (nurse)

More examples

El enfermero jefe organizó el turno.

The head nurse organized the shift.

Core concept

Nursing professional who cares for ill people and supports their everyday needs in clinics or hospitals.

Common phrases

  • enfermero jefe

    head nurse

  • enfermero escolar

    school nurse

  • enfermero comunitario

    community nurse

Similar words

enfermera: Female nurse who provides hands-on care and supports patients' daily needs.
médico: Physician who examines patients and prescribes treatment for illnesses.
cuidador: Caregiver who mainly helps with personal care and everyday activities.
auxiliar: Support staff who assists nursing personnel with routine patient care.

Definition in Spanish

Profesión que consiste en brindar cuidados médicos y apoyo cotidiano a personas enfermas en clínicas u hospitales.

Word origin

Formed from the adjective enfermo 'sick' and the suffix -ero for an agent or occupation, with enfermo coming from Latin infirmus, therefore enfermero denotes a professional who cares for the sick.

Usage tips

  • In written Spanish some sources show both genders as enfermero/a to include women, and personal de enfermería is a neutral alternative.

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