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"Nurse" in Spanish: enfermero / enfermera
el enfermero / la enfermera
A nurse is el enfermero or la enfermera. Match the ending to the person's gender.
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How to pronounce enfermero / enfermera
Say it
en-fer-MEH-roh
/en.feɾ.ˈme.ɾo/
en-fer-MEH-roh / en-fer-MEH-rah. Stress MEH.
"Nurse" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el enfermero | the nurse (male) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| la enfermera | the nurse (female) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| los enfermeros | the nurses Mixed or all-male group. | Mixed or all-male group. |
| llamar a la enfermera | to call the nurse Hospital request. | Hospital request. |
How to use enfermero / enfermera in real life
- 1Clinic
La enfermera toma mi presión.
The nurse takes my blood pressure.
Feminine form.
- 2Ward
El enfermero trae las pastillas.
The nurse brings the pills.
Masculine form.
- 3Call button
Voy a llamar a la enfermera.
I'm going to call the nurse.
Request.
Mistakes English speakers make with enfermero / enfermera
Incorrect: La enfermero.
Correct: El enfermero. / La enfermera.
Match article and ending: el enfermero, la enfermera.
Incorrect: Hablo con el nurse.
Correct: Hablo con el enfermero / la enfermera.
Use enfermero/a, not English nurse.
Good to know
Good to knowHospitals use el enfermero and la enfermera daily. Address staff politely; the title alone is clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for a nurse after surgery
ChatPal
La enfermera llega en un minuto.
The nurse will arrive in a minute.
You
¿Puedo preguntarle a la enfermera algo?
Can I ask the nurse something?
ChatPal
Claro. Sé amable y claro.
Sure. Be kind and clear.
You
Quiero saber sobre el agua.
I want to know about water.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nurse" in Spanish
Male vs female nurse?
El enfermero / la enfermera.
How do you pronounce enfermera?
en-fer-MEH-rah.
Call the nurse?
Llamar a la enfermera.
Register?
Neutral clinic word—fine in hospitals.
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