La matrona
Example: La matrona ayuda a las mujeres durante el parto en el hospital.
Definition
"La matrona" refers to a female healthcare professional who specializes in assisting women during childbirth, providing prenatal and postnatal care, and supporting mothers and newborns in hospitals or clinics.
Etymology
The term "la matrona" comes from Latin 'matrona,' meaning a married woman or matron, historically referring to a woman of status. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean a midwife, someone who helps bring new life into the world.
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"La matrona" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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