No. 3,902 in Spanish
urgencias
"Urgencias" in English means "emergency room" or "emergencies," depending on context.
In a sentence
Necesito ir a urgencias porque me he torcido el tobillo.
I need to go to the emergency room because I twisted my ankle.
Here, 'urgencias' refers to the emergency department of a hospital, a healthcare facility for urgent medical treatment.
Las urgencias médicas se atienden con prioridad en la consulta.
Medical emergencies are prioritized during the appointment.
In this context, 'urgencias' is used to denote serious medical situations requiring immediate attention.
Es importante saber actuar en situaciones de urgencias.
It is important to know how to act in emergency situations.
Here, 'urgencias' describes scenarios where urgent action is required, highlighting its broader use outside medical facilities.
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