enfermera neonatal
/enfeɾmeɾa neonatal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "neonatal nurse" is enfermera neonatal in Spanish.
Which one should you use?
While enfermera neonatal is common, enfermera de recién nacidos (newborn nurse) is also used to describe the same role.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term enfermero/a neonatal is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form enfermero neonatal is used if the nurse is male. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their plural forms, such as enfermeras neonatales. Enfermera de neonatología is a common alternative way to refer to a neonatal nurse, focusing on the department.
How do you pronounce it?
/enfeɾmeɾa neonatal/
Did you know?
- The word enfermera comes from the word enfermo, which means 'sick'. Literally, a nurse in Spanish is someone who 'deals with the sick'.
- In a professional medical setting in Spanish, nurses are often addressed as Licenciada or Licenciado regardless of whether the word enfermera is used.
- While enfermera is the standard term, some regions use the term matrona for specialized nurses who handle the immediate transition of a newborn from the womb.
Examples in context
- María es enfermera neonatal en el hospital local.Maria is a neonatal nurse at the local hospital.
- Las enfermeras neonatales brindan una excelente atención a los bebés prematuros.The neonatal nurses provide excellent care for premature babies.
- Ella trabaja como enfermera neonatal.She works as a neonatal nurse.
- Mi hermana es una excelente enfermera neonatal.My sister is an excellent neonatal nurse.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are talking about their careers.
- María¿A qué te dedicas, Daniel?What do you do for a living, Daniel?
- DanielSoy enfermero, pero mi esposa es enfermera neonatal.I am a nurse, but my wife is a neonatal nurse.
- María¡Qué increíble! Debe ser un trabajo difícil.How amazing! It must be a difficult job.
- DanielSí, pero ella ama cuidar a los recién nacidos.Yes, but she loves taking care of newborns.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
