triaje
/tɾjaxe/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase 'triage' is translated into Spanish as triaje. Wiktionary also lists triage (barbarism).
Meaning: the process of sorting patients (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| triaje | /tɾjaxe/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| triage (barbarism) | masculine |
The term refers to the process of sorting patients (noun).
Which one should you use?
triaje is the standard Spanish spelling, while triage is considered a barbarism.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the formal translation clasificación is the most commonly used term for triage.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun triaje is masculine and is used with the definite article el, as in el triaje.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾjaxe/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use the English spelling triage instead of the correct Spanish triaje.
Did you know?
- The word triaje was borrowed from the French word 'triage', which originally meant sorting wool to separate high-quality fibers from coarse ones.
- Spanish medical professionals sometimes use the term triaje inverso, which refers to the process of identifying patients who can be safely discharged to free up beds during a crisis.
- While English uses 'triage' for business or priority lists, using triaje in a non-medical Spanish context can sound jarring or overly technical.
Examples in context
- La clasificación determina la prioridad de atención de los pacientesThe triage determines the priority of patient care
- En el hospital, realizan un proceso de triaje para evaluar la gravedad de cada casoIn the hospital, they perform a triage process to assess the severity of each case
- El personal médico realiza una selección de los pacientes que requieren atención inmediataThe medical staff carries out a selection of patients who require immediate care
- El personal de enfermería realiza una valoración inicial para determinar la urgencia del tratamientoThe nursing staff conducts an initial assessment to determine the urgency of treatment
- En la sala de emergencias, establecen una orden de prioridades para atender a los pacientesIn the emergency room, they establish an order of priorities to attend to patients
- El triaje es fundamental en emergencias.Triage is fundamental in emergencies.
- Debemos mejorar el sistema de triaje del hospital.We must improve the hospital's triage system.
- El triaje ayuda a priorizar los casos graves.Triage helps to prioritize serious cases.
Example conversation
Two hospital staff members are discussing their workflow.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿cómo va el triaje hoy?Daniel, how is the triage going today?
- DanielEs muy rápido, María, pero hay mucha gente.It's very fast, María, but there are many people.
- MaríaNecesitamos un mejor protocolo de triaje.We need a better triage protocol.
- DanielTienes razón, el orden es clave.You're right, order is key.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “triage” translations and entries triaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries triaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
