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ambulancia means ambulance — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 18, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

ambulancia

noun • /[am-boo-LAN-syah]/

ambulance

Example:

La ambulancia llegará en cinco minutos.

The ambulance will arrive in five minutes.

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🧠 What does ambulancia mean?

An "ambulancia" in Spanish means the same thing as "ambulance" in English. It refers to a vehicle specifically designed to transport sick or injured people to a hospital or medical facility. These vehicles are equipped with medical equipment and staffed by trained paramedics or other medical personnel who can provide emergency care during transport.

📚 Extra examples

  • Llama a una ambulancia, por favor.
    Call an ambulance, please.
  • La ambulancia llegó en cinco minutos.
    The ambulance arrived in five minutes.
  • Oímos la sirena de la ambulancia en la distancia.
    We heard the ambulance siren in the distance.
  • El paramédico salió de la ambulancia con una camilla.
    The paramedic came out of the ambulance with a stretcher.
  • Mi abuelo fue llevado al hospital en ambulancia.
    My grandfather was taken to the hospital by ambulance.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'ambulance' in Spanish?
The word for 'ambulance' in Spanish is 'ambulancia'.
How do you pronounce 'ambulancia' in Spanish?
It's pronounced am-boo-LAN-thee-ah, with the stress on the 'LAN' syllable.
How do you use 'ambulancia' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Llama a una ambulancia' (Call an ambulance), 'La ambulancia llegó rápidamente' (The ambulance arrived quickly).
What is the English translation of 'ambulancia'?
The English translation of 'ambulancia' is 'ambulance'.
Does 'ambulancia' change for gender or number?
'Ambulancia' is a feminine noun, so it uses the feminine article 'la.' For plural, it becomes 'las ambulancias.'
Is 'ambulancia' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, 'ambulancia' is common and understood by all Spanish speakers. You'll hear it in situations involving medical emergencies.
Does 'ambulancia' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'ambulancia' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward term.
Is 'ambulancia' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'ambulancia' is used and understood the same way across Spain and Latin America.

💡 Did You Know?

In many Spanish-speaking countries, the emergency number to call for an ambulance is 112 (which is also the general emergency number for the EU), but it can vary. In some countries, like Mexico, it's 911. Always check the local emergency number if you need assistance.

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