nounnounadjective
el ambulatorio
clinic
Definition & meaning
The word ambulatorio can function as both an adjective and a noun:
- As an adjective: It describes something that is capable of walking or moving about. In a medical context, it refers to a patient who is not confined to a bed and can walk, or to medical treatment that does not require an overnight hospital stay.
- As a noun: It refers to an outpatient clinic or a health center where patients receive medical care without being admitted as inpatients. It can also refer to a covered gallery or a cloister in a building used for walking.
Grammar & Word origin
The word is derived from the Latin verb ambulare, meaning "to walk," and the suffix -torio, which indicates a place or a capacity.
- Grammar: It is a masculine noun when referring to a clinic and a masculine adjective when describing a person's ability to walk.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Clínica (when referring to the facility)
- Consultorio (when referring to a doctor's office)
- Deambulante (when referring to the capacity to move)
- Movible
Antonyms:
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Examples
Voy al ambulatorio para ver al médico.noun
I am going to the clinic to see the doctor.
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