urgencias
“urgencias” means “emergency room” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
emergency room, ER
Also: A&E department
📝 In Action
Llevamos al niño a urgencias porque se cayó de la bicicleta.
A2We took the child to the emergency room because he fell off the bike.
La sala de urgencias está siempre llena los fines de semana.
B1The emergency ward is always full on weekends.
urgent matters, emergencies
Also: pressing needs
📝 In Action
El gerente tiene que solucionar las urgencias antes de la reunión.
B1The manager has to sort out the urgent matters before the meeting.
Las urgencias del país requieren atención inmediata.
C1The country's emergencies require immediate attention.
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Words that translate to "urgencias" in Spanish:
a&e department→emergencies→emergency room→er→pressing needs→urgent matters→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: urgencias
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'urgencias' to mean the hospital department?
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The word comes from the Latin term *urgentia*, meaning a pressing necessity or need. It shares roots with the English word 'urgent'.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'urgencias' plural when referring to a single room?
This is a common feature in Spanish! When referring to certain service departments, the plural form is used to indicate the general scope of the service—in this case, the handling of 'multiple urgent situations.' Think of it like saying 'Services' or 'Headquarters' in English, which are also often treated as plural nouns.