estancia hospitalaria
/estanθja ospitalaɾja/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'hospital stay' is translated into Spanish as estancia hospitalaria.
The phrase refers to the period of time a person spends as a patient in a hospital. In medical or administrative contexts, the single word hospitalización is often used to refer to the period of being admitted to a hospital.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of estancia (stay/sojourn) and hospitalaria (hospital-related).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized: estancias hospitalarias.
How do you pronounce it?
/estanθja ospitalaɾja/
Did you know?
- The word estancia can also refer to a large, traditional ranch or estate in parts of Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Uruguay.
- Although hospitalaria describes the stay, the adjective hospitalario is also used to describe a person who is exceptionally welcoming and hospitable to guests.
- In a medical billing context, you might see días de cama used to refer to the number of days a patient occupied a hospital bed during their stay.
Examples in context
- Durante mi permanencia en el hospital, recibí una atención excelente.During my hospital stay, I received excellent care.
- Estuve un tiempo en el hospital, pero ya estoy de vuelta en casa.I spent some time in the hospital, but I'm back home now.
- La estancia hospitalaria fue muy corta.The hospital stay was very short.
- Debido a su estancia hospitalaria, no pudo trabajar.Due to his hospital stay, he could not work.
- El seguro cubre la estancia hospitalaria.The insurance covers the hospital stay.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing a friend's recovery at a cafe.
- Lucía¿Cómo fue la estancia hospitalaria de tu hermano?How was your brother's hospital stay?
- JavierFue larga, pero ya está en casa.It was long, but he is already home.
- LucíaMe alegro mucho de que ya esté mejor.I am very glad that he is better now.
- JavierGracias, Lucía, es un alivio para todos.Thanks, Lucía, it is a relief for everyone.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
