How to Say "stretcher" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stretcher” is “camilla” — A2 level.
Examples
Los enfermeros subieron al herido a la camilla.
The nurses put the injured person on the stretcher.
Por favor, túmbate en la camilla para el examen médico.
Please, lie down on the examination table for the medical check-up.
La masajista preparó la camilla con toallas limpias.
The massage therapist prepared the table with clean towels.
Gender Clue
This word is feminine because it ends in '-a.' You should use 'la' or 'una' with it: 'la camilla.'
Diminutive Roots
The ending '-illa' usually means something is small. This word comes from 'cama' (bed), so it literally means 'little bed.'
Stretcher vs. Bed
Mistake: “Using 'cama' for a medical stretcher.”
Correction: Use 'camilla' when referring to the portable or narrow tables used in clinics or emergencies.
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