servicios médicos
/seɾbiθjos medikos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "medical services" is translated into Spanish as servicios médicos.
The phrase is used to refer to medical services.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, both servicios médicos and atención médica are commonly used. In Argentina, servicios de salud and asistencia médica are widely recognized. In Spain, asistencia sanitaria is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase servicios médicos uses the plural form for both the noun and the adjective to agree in number. If you are referring to a single medical service, use the singular form servicio médico.
Did you know?
- The word servicio comes from the Latin servitium, which originally referred to the state of being a servant or in bondage.
- The Spanish word salud, used in servicios de salud, is also used as a common toast when drinking, meaning 'health'.
- The adjective 'médico' can be used as a noun to mean 'the doctor', whereas in English, 'medical' is almost strictly an adjective.
Examples in context
- Necesito información sobre los servicios médicos disponibles en mi área.I need information about the medical services available in my area.
- Me gustaría recibir atención médica de un especialista en esta clínica.I would like to receive medical care from a specialist at this clinic.
- Los servicios de salud en este país son accesibles para todos los ciudadanos.The health services in this country are accessible to all citizens.
- ¿Conoces algún lugar donde pueda recibir asistencia médica sin cita previa?Do you know any place where I can receive medical assistance without an appointment?
- El hospital ofrece servicios médicos de calidad.The hospital offers quality medical services.
- Necesitamos mejorar los servicios médicos en la zona.We need to improve medical services in the area.
- Los servicios médicos están disponibles las veinticuatro horas.Medical services are available twenty-four hours a day.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing their new insurance policy.
- Javier¿Sabes si el seguro incluye servicios médicos?Do you know if the insurance includes medical services?
- SofíaSí, Javier, incluye servicios médicos muy completos.Yes, Javier, it includes very complete medical services.
- JavierEso es una excelente noticia para nosotros.That is excellent news for us.
- SofíaEstoy muy contenta con esta decisión, Javier.I am very happy with this decision, Javier.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
