Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
laboratorio
Pronunciation
IPA/laβoɾaˈtoɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounlaboratory
Example
¿Dónde está el laboratorio?
Where is the laboratory?
More examples
Vamos al laboratorio para hacer la prueba.
We're going to the lab to do the test.
Core concept
Room with benches, microscopes, glassware and instruments for experiments and analyses.
Common phrases
ir al laboratorio
go to the lab
Similar words
laboratorio clínico: Facility that analyzes patient samples to detect and monitor diseases.
hospital: Large medical institution for diagnosing and treating serious illnesses and injuries.
clínica: Outpatient center providing consultations and minor treatments.
consultorio: Doctor's office for individual consultations and simple examinations.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar equipado para realizar experimentos científicos y análisis.
Word origin
From Latin labōratorium 'place of work', formed from the verb labōrāre 'to work'.
Usage tips
- Used both for hospital testing and for scientific research, so a modifier like 'de análisis' or 'de investigación' clarifies the exact kind of laboratory.