centro médico
/θentɾo mediko/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'medical facility' is translated into Spanish as centro médico.
centro médico is a general term used to refer to any establishment providing healthcare, ranging from small clinics to larger outpatient centers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of centro (center) and médico (medical).
Which one should you use?
The plural form of the phrase is centros médicos.
Did you know?
- In a hospital setting, you might hear plantilla médica to refer to the staff. While it literally means 'medical template' or 'medical pattern', it is used to describe the full roster of medical professionals.
- The word médico shares an ancient Indo-European root with the English word 'measure'. This connects the idea of a 'medical' person to the original concept of 'taking measures' or 'providing care'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people distinguish between a centro de salud, which is typically a public primary care clinic, and a centro médico, which can be private.
Examples in context
- El accidentado fue llevado de inmediato al centro médico más cercano.The injured person was immediately taken to the nearest medical facility.
- La institución médica ofrece servicios de calidad a precios asequibles.The medical facility offers quality services at affordable prices.
- Si tienes síntomas similares, ve a la clínica para que te revisen.If you have similar symptoms, go to the medical facility to get checked.
- Necesito visitar el consultorio médico para una revisión rutinaria.I need to visit the medical facility for a routine check-up.
- El paciente fue trasladado rápidamente al hospital más cercano.The patient was quickly transferred to the nearest medical facility.
- Si tienes una emergencia, ve al hospital más cercano de inmediato.If you have an emergency, go to the nearest medical facility immediately.
- El centro médico está cerca de aquí.The medical facility is near here.
- Hay un nuevo centro médico en el barrio.There is a new medical facility in the neighborhood.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing where to go for a checkup.
- Daniel¿Conoces algún centro médico bueno?Do you know any good medical facility?
- SofíaSí, hay un centro médico muy cerca de tu casa, Daniel.Yes, there is a medical facility very close to your house, Daniel.
- DanielPerfecto, iré a ese centro médico mañana.Perfect, I will go to that medical facility tomorrow.
- SofíaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto, Daniel.I hope you feel better soon, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centro, médico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
