O pronto-socorro
Example: Ele foi levado ao pronto-socorro após o acidente de carro.
Definition
"O pronto-socorro" is an emergency room or urgent care facility in a hospital where patients receive immediate medical attention for acute illnesses or injuries, such as in the phrase: 'Ele foi levado ao pronto-socorro após o acidente de carro.'
Etymology
The term "o pronto-socorro" comes from Portuguese, combining 'pronto,' meaning ready or quick, and 'socorro,' meaning help or aid. It literally translates to 'ready help,' reflecting its purpose as a place for rapid medical assistance.
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the emergency room