paramédico
“paramédico” means “paramedic” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
paramedicAlso: EMT
📝 In Action
El paramédico llegó rápido en la ambulancia.
A1The paramedic arrived quickly in the ambulance.
Mi hermano trabaja como paramédico en la Cruz Roja.
B1My brother works as a paramedic at the Red Cross.
El paramédico estabilizó al paciente antes de trasladarlo al hospital.
B2The paramedic stabilized the patient before moving them to the hospital.
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📝 In Action
El personal paramédico está muy bien entrenado.
B2The paramedical staff is very well trained.
Recibió atención paramédica inmediata.
C1He received immediate paramedical attention.
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Where is a 'paramédico' most likely to work?
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📚 Etymology
From the Greek prefix 'para-' (meaning 'beside' or 'alongside') and the Latin 'medicus' (meaning 'physician' or 'doctor'). It describes someone who works alongside medical doctors.
First recorded: 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a paramédico a doctor?
No, a paramedic is a healthcare professional trained to provide emergency medical care, but they have different training and responsibilities than a doctor (médico).
What is the female version of 'paramédico'?
The female version is 'la paramédica'.
Can I use 'paramédico' to describe a first aid kit?
No, a first aid kit is called a 'botiquín de primeros auxilios'. 'Paramédico' refers to the person or the type of professional service.