El paciente
Example: El paciente espera en la sala del hospital.
Definition
"El paciente" refers to the person receiving medical care or treatment, often in a hospital or clinic setting. It denotes someone who is under the supervision of healthcare professionals, as illustrated in the phrase, 'El paciente espera en la sala del hospital.'
Etymology
The term "el paciente" comes from the Latin word 'patiens,' meaning 'suffering' or 'enduring.' It entered Spanish to describe someone who endures illness or medical treatment. Did you know? The root also appears in English words like 'patient' and 'patience,' highlighting endurance and tolerance.
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"El paciente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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