atención especializada
/atenθjon espeθjaliθada/from spelling rules
The English phrase specialty care is translated into Spanish as atención especializada.
It is the translation for specialty care.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of atención (care/attention) and especializada (specialized).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective especializada must agree in gender and number with the feminine singular noun atención.
How do you pronounce it?
/atenθjon espeθjaliθada/
Did you know?
- The word atención comes from the Latin attendō, which literally means 'to stretch toward'. It describes the act of stretching one's mind toward a subject to focus on it.
- The word atención is used not only for medical care but also as a formal way to say 'attention' or 'warning' in public spaces, such as atención pasajeros.
- In Spain, the public healthcare system is called the Sistema Nacional de Salud, where atención especializada is strictly tiered between primary and secondary levels.
Examples in context
- Necesitará atención especializada por parte de un especialista en cardiología.You will need specialty care from a cardiologist.
- Este hospital cuenta con un departamento especializado en el tratamiento de enfermedades infecciosas.This hospital has a department specialized in the treatment of infectious diseases.
- Mi hermana recibió atención médica especial para su lesión en el hospital.My sister received specialty care for her injury at the hospital.
- El paciente necesita atención especializada.The patient needs specialty care.
- Buscamos atención especializada para su corazón.We are looking for specialty care for his heart.
- Este hospital ofrece atención especializada en pediatría.This hospital offers specialty care in pediatrics.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are discussing a medical appointment for a relative.
- Daniel¿Dónde podemos encontrar atención especializada?Where can we find specialty care?
- ElenaDaniel, hay un centro muy bueno cerca.Daniel, there is a very good center nearby.
- DanielNecesito saber si ofrecen atención especializada hoy.I need to know if they offer specialty care today.
- ElenaVoy a llamar para confirmar, Daniel.I am going to call to confirm, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries atención, CC BY-SA 4.0.
