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How to Say "nursing" in Spanish

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cuidados

/kwee-DAH-dohss//kwiˈðaðos/

nounA2medical assistance
Use 'cuidados' when referring to the act of providing medical assistance, attention, or general care to someone who is sick or needs help.
A doctor gently placing a bandage on a child's scraped knee.

Examples

El paciente necesita cuidados constantes.

The patient needs constant care.

Mis plantas requieren muchos cuidados en verano.

My plants require a lot of care in summer.

Always Plural for Medical Care

When talking about professional or medical treatment, we almost always use the plural 'cuidados' instead of the singular 'cuidado'.

Care vs. Be Careful

Mistake: “Using 'cuidados' to tell someone to watch out.”

Correction: Say '¡Cuidado!' (singular) for 'Watch out!' or 'Be careful!'

enfermería

nounA2the profession or field of study
Choose 'enfermería' when talking about the profession, the field of study, or the department within a hospital where nurses work.

Examples

Estudió enfermería porque le encanta ayudar a la gente.

She studied nursing because she loves helping people.

Cuidados vs. Enfermería

The most common mistake is using 'cuidados' when referring to the nursing profession or academic field. Remember, 'enfermería' is for the job or studies, while 'cuidados' is for the action of caring for someone.

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