Portuguese · Body & Health
"Nurse" in Portuguese: enfermeiro / enfermeira
o enfermeiro / a enfermeira
Nurse in Portuguese is o enfermeiro or a enfermeira. Clinics and hospitals use both titles constantly.
Hospital wing
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How to pronounce enfermeiro / enfermeira
Say it
en-fer-MAY-roo / en-fer-MAY-rah
/ẽ.feʁ.ˈmej.ɾu/, /ẽ.feʁ.ˈmej.ɾa/
en-fer-MAY-roo / en-fer-MAY-rah
"Nurse" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o enfermeiro / a enfermeira | nurse (m/f) Default. | Default. |
| enfermeira chefe | head nurse Role. | Role. |
| posto de enfermagem | nursing station Hospital area. | Hospital area. |
| técnico de enfermagem | nursing technician Related role. | Related role. |
How to use enfermeiro / enfermeira in real life
- 1Hospital wing
A enfermeira mediu minha pressão de novo.
The nurse took my blood pressure again.
Feminine.
- 2Night shift
O enfermeiro do plantão foi muito atencioso.
The nurse on duty was very attentive.
Masculine.
- 3Thank-you
Agradeci à enfermeira antes de ter alta.
I thanked the nurse before being discharged.
Courtesy.
Mistakes English speakers make with enfermeiro / enfermeira
Incorrect: A enfermeiro ajudou.
Correct: O enfermeiro ajudou. / A enfermeira ajudou.
Match article and ending.
Incorrect: Chamei a nurse.
Correct: Chamei a enfermeira. / Chamei o enfermeiro.
Use enfermeiro/enfermeira.
Good to know
Enfermeiro/enfermeira is a licensed profession; técnico de enfermagem is a related but different role. Patients often address staff as doutor/doutora by habit—names and badges help.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a procedure
ChatPal
A enfermeira já chamou seu nome?
Has the nurse called your name yet?
You
Ainda não. O enfermeiro disse para esperar.
Not yet. The nurse said to wait.
ChatPal
Quer que eu pergunte na recepção?
Want me to ask at reception?
You
Pode ser. Obrigada.
Sure. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nurse" in Portuguese
Feminine?
A enfermeira.
Masculine?
O enfermeiro.
Nursing station?
Posto de enfermagem.
Head nurse?
Enfermeira chefe / enfermeiro chefe.
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