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

ambulancia

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NounfA1

ambulance?emergency vehicle

📝 In Action

Llamamos a la ambulancia inmediatamente después del accidente.

We called the ambulance immediately after the accident.

Puedes escuchar la sirena de la ambulancia a lo lejos.

You can hear the ambulance siren far away.

El equipo de la ambulancia fue muy rápido y profesional.

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

💡 Grammar Points

Always Feminine

Even though 'ambulancia' ends in '-a', which is common for feminine nouns, you must always use the feminine articles 'la' (the) or 'una' (a) before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Wrong Article

Mistake: "El ambulancia"

Correction: La ambulancia. Remember to use 'la' because it is a feminine word.

⭐ Usage Tips

Emergency Phrase

A crucial phrase to know is '¡Llama una ambulancia!' (Call an ambulance!), which is direct and understood everywhere.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: ambulancia

Question 1 of 2

Which article should you use before 'ambulancia'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

ambulatorio(outpatient clinic / ambulatory) - noun/adjective

ambular(to walk or move around (formal/archaic)) - verb

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.