enfermero
nurse
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A nurse in a hospital, or anyone caring for someone who is sick
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Enfermero means nurse and is the "person who takes care of the sick".
enfermero
nurse
The medical professional who takes care of patients in a hospital or clinic.
El enfermero me puso la vacuna en el brazoThe nurse gave me the shot in my arm
Mi hermana estudia para ser enfermera en un hospital grandeMy sister is studying to be a nurse at a big hospital
caretaker, nurse (informal)
The person taking care of someone sick at home, usually a family member, even though it is not their job.
Pasé el fin de semana de enfermero de mi hijoI spent the weekend as my son's caretaker
Cuando mi madre se rompió la pierna, me tocó ser su enfermeraWhen my mother broke her leg, I had to be her nurse
nursing (formal)
Describes anything belonging to the world of nurses, like the staff or the care they give.
El personal enfermero del hospital pidió mejores turnosThe nursing staff at the hospital asked for better shifts
Los cuidados enfermeros fueron clave en su recuperaciónThe nursing care was key to his recovery