Portuguese · Body & Health
"Hospital" in Portuguese: hospital
o hospital
Hospital in Portuguese is o hospital. Say no hospital for at the hospital and urgência for the ER.
Visiting a relative
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How to pronounce hospital
Say it
os-pee-TAHL
/os.pi.ˈtaw/
os-pee-TAHL
"Hospital" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o hospital | the hospital Default noun. | Default noun. |
| no hospital | at / in the hospital Location. | Location. |
| ir ao hospital | to go to the hospital Destination. | Destination. |
| a urgência | the emergency room Acute care desk. | Acute care desk. |
How to use hospital in real life
- 1Visiting a relative
Vou ao hospital ver meu tio depois do almoço.
I’m going to the hospital to see my uncle after lunch.
Ir ao hospital.
- 2Giving directions
O hospital fica do outro lado da avenida.
The hospital is on the other side of the avenue.
Landmark talk.
- 3After a fall
Levaram ela para o hospital de ambulância.
They took her to the hospital by ambulance.
Emergency.
Mistakes English speakers make with hospital
Incorrect: A hospital é grande.
Correct: O hospital é grande.
Hospital is masculine.
Incorrect: Estou em hospital agora.
Correct: Estou no hospital agora.
Use no hospital for at/in.
Good to know
Brazilians say hospital for both public and private buildings. For walk-in acute care, ask for a urgência or o pronto-socorro. Visiting hours (horário de visita) are posted at the entrance.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a hospital wing
ChatPal
Você já chegou no hospital?
Have you arrived at the hospital?
You
Sim. Estou na recepção do hospital.
Yes. I’m at the hospital reception.
ChatPal
Ótimo. A sala 12 fica no segundo andar.
Great. Room 12 is on the second floor.
You
Perfeito. Já estou subindo.
Perfect. I’m heading up now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hospital" in Portuguese
Gender?
Masculine: o hospital.
At the hospital?
No hospital.
ER?
A urgência / o pronto-socorro.
Go to the hospital?
Ir ao hospital.
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