centro de atención a largo plazo
/θentɾo de atenθjon a laɾɡo plaθo/from spelling rules
The English phrase long term care facility is centro de atención a largo plazo in Spanish.
This phrase refers to a residential center that provides health care and support for people who cannot care for themselves for a long period. While centro de atención a largo plazo is a precise translation for a medical or administrative context, in everyday conversation, people often use more specific terms like residencia or asilo depending on the level of care provided.
Which one should you use?
Centro de cuidados a largo plazo is a formal way to say long term care facility.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase residencia de mayores is used to describe a long term care facility.
How do you pronounce it?
/θentɾo de atenθjon a laɾɡo plaθo/
Did you know?
- While centro de atención a largo plazo is the technical term, many families avoid these clinical words and instead use the phrase casa de reposo, which translates to 'house of rest'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, calling a facility an asilo can be an insult. It often implies a place of poverty and neglect rather than a professional medical center.
- The word atención in this phrase shares a root with the English word 'tend', as it comes from the Latin attendō, meaning 'to stretch toward'.
Examples in context
- Mi abuela se encuentra en un centro de cuidados a largo plazo.My grandmother is in a long term care facility.
- Mi tía se mudó a una residencia de larga estancia.My aunt moved to a long term care facility.
- Ella vive en un centro de atención a largo plazo.She lives in a long term care facility.
- Buscamos un centro de atención a largo plazo para mi abuelo.We are looking for a long term care facility for my grandfather.
- El centro de atención a largo plazo es muy profesional.The long term care facility is very professional.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are discussing their elderly relative's health.
- DanielLucía, ¿cómo está tu tío ahora?Lucía, how is your uncle now?
- LucíaEstá en un centro de atención a largo plazo.He is in a long term care facility.
- DanielEspero que reciba los cuidados necesarios.I hope he receives the necessary care.
- LucíaSí, Daniel, el personal es muy amable.Yes, Daniel, the staff is very kind.
