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ambulancia

ahm-boo-LAHN-seeah/am.buˈlan.sja/

“ambulancia” means “ambulance” in Spanish (emergency vehicle).

ambulance

NounfA1
A simple illustration of a white and red ambulance vehicle driving quickly down a street.

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Llamamos a la ambulancia inmediatamente después del accidente.

A1

We called the ambulance immediately after the accident.

Puedes escuchar la sirena de la ambulancia a lo lejos.

A2

You can hear the ambulance siren far away.

El equipo de la ambulancia fue muy rápido y profesional.

B1

The ambulance team was very fast and professional.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vehículo de emergencia (emergency vehicle)

Common Collocations

  • llamar a la ambulancia – to call the ambulance
  • la sirena de la ambulancia – the ambulance siren
  • esperar la ambulancia – to wait for the ambulance

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ambulancia" in Spanish:

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Quick Quiz: ambulancia

Question 1 of 2

Which article should you use before 'ambulancia'?

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👥 Word Family▼
ambulatorio(outpatient clinic / ambulatory) — Noun / Adjective
ambular(to walk or move around (formal/archaic)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the French 'ambulance,' which traces its roots back to the Latin verb 'ambulare,' meaning 'to walk' or 'to move around.' This makes sense because the earliest ambulances were actually mobile field hospitals or carts designed to move with the troops.

First recorded: 19th century (in the modern medical context)

Cognates (Related words)

English: ambulanceFrench: ambulance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ambulancia' the same word used across all Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes, 'ambulancia' is the universal, standard term for an emergency medical vehicle in every Spanish-speaking region, making it reliable vocabulary for travelers.

Does 'ambulancia' have any other meanings?

No, in modern Spanish, 'ambulancia' refers exclusively to the emergency vehicle. Historically, it related to walking or moving (like an 'ambulatory' patient), but that sense is now obsolete.