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How do you say "nurse" in Spanish?
enfermera
In Spanish, "nurse" is enfermera.
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Pronunciation
Say en-fer-MAY-rah. Stress falls on the third syllable. The r is lightly rolled.
Grammar notes
Enfermera is feminine. The masculine form is enfermero. Plural: enfermeras or enfermeros.
Example sentence
La enfermera tomo mi presion arterial.
The nurse took my blood pressure.
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How to remember enfermera
Enfermera comes from enfermo (sick), and nurses care for sick patients.
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Questions about enfermera
How do you say "nurse" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "nurse" is enfermera. It is a noun.
How is enfermera written in Spanish?
enfermera is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is enfermera used in a sentence?
Use enfermera as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La enfermera tomo mi presion arterial. (The nurse took my blood pressure.).
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