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"Hospital" in Spanish: hospital
el hospital
A hospital is el hospital. It is masculine. Ask ¿Dónde está el hospital? for directions.
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How to pronounce hospital
Say it
ohs-pee-TAHL
/os.pi.ˈtal/
ohs-pee-TAHL. Stress TAHL. Silent h.
"Hospital" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el hospital | the hospital Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ir al hospital | to go to the hospital Action. | Action. |
| en el hospital | in/at the hospital Location. | Location. |
| sala del hospital | hospital ward/room area Inside. | Inside. |
How to use hospital in real life
- 1Directions
¿Dónde queda el hospital más cercano?
Where is the nearest hospital?
Asking locals.
- 2Taxi
Lléveme al hospital, por favor.
Take me to the hospital, please.
Urgent ride.
- 3Visiting
Mi tía está en el hospital hoy.
My aunt is in the hospital today.
Visit.
Mistakes English speakers make with hospital
Incorrect: La hospital.
Correct: El hospital.
Hospital is masculine.
Incorrect: Voy a la hospital.
Correct: Voy al hospital.
A + el = al before hospital.
Good to know
El hospital is the big medical center. For mild cases, try a clinic first.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding urgent care in a new city
ChatPal
Si empeoras, vamos al hospital.
If you get worse, we go to the hospital.
You
¿El hospital está lejos?
Is the hospital far?
ChatPal
Diez minutos en taxi.
Ten minutes by taxi.
You
Bien. Llevo mi pasaporte.
Okay. I'll bring my passport.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hospital" in Spanish
Gender of hospital?
Masculine: el hospital.
How do you pronounce hospital?
ohs-pee-TAHL—silent h.
Go to the hospital?
Ir al hospital.
Nearest hospital?
¿Dónde queda el hospital más cercano?
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