La institución de cuidados
Example: La institución de cuidados ofrece atención especializada las 24 horas.
Definition
"La institución de cuidados" refers to a specialized facility that provides continuous medical or personal care, often for individuals who require assistance due to illness, disability, or age. These institutions ensure 24-hour attention to meet the needs of their residents or patients.
Etymology
The phrase "la institución de cuidados" combines "institución," derived from Latin 'institutio,' meaning establishment or organization, with "cuidados," from 'cuidar,' meaning to take care. Together, they describe an organized place dedicated to providing care. Did you know that 'institución' originally referred to a legal or educational establishment before expanding to healthcare settings?
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"La institución de cuidados" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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