cuidados a largo plazo
/kwidados a laɾɡo plaθo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, long-term care is cuidados a largo plazo.
This phrase refers to the medical and personal care provided over a long period for people with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Which one should you use?
While cuidados a largo plazo is the standard way to refer to the service or field of long-term care, the synonym asistencia a largo plazo (long-term assistance) is a common synonym used in medical and administrative contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression atención a largo plazo is commonly used to refer to long-term care.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form cuidados a largo plazo is the standard way to refer to the service or field of long-term care. However, you can use the singular el cuidado a largo plazo to refer to the act of caring itself.
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Examples in context
- La residencia de ancianos proporciona "cuidado a largo plazo" para los pacientes con necesidades médicas y sociales.The nursing home provides "long-term care" for patients with medical and social needs.
- Ella necesita cuidados a largo plazo.She needs long-term care.
- El gobierno ofrece cuidados a largo plazo.The government offers long-term care.
- Buscamos opciones de cuidados a largo plazo.We are looking for long-term care options.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are discussing medical options for a relative.
- Mateo¿Qué tipo de ayuda necesita mi abuelo?What kind of help does my grandfather need?
- LucíaÉl requiere cuidados a largo plazo.He requires long-term care.
- MateoEntiendo, ¿es muy costoso?I understand, is it very expensive?
- LucíaDepende de la asistencia que elijas.It depends on the assistance you choose.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, largo, plazo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
