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urgencias means emergency room; urgent care — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 25, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

urgencias

noun • /[oor-HEN-syahs]/

emergency room; urgent care

Example:

Me duele mucho, necesito ir a urgencias.

It hurts a lot; I need to go to emergency.

🧠 What does urgencias mean?

Urgencias translates to "emergency room" or "urgent care" in English. It refers to the department within a hospital or a standalone clinic that provides immediate medical attention for serious illnesses or injuries. You'll use this word when you need to seek help for a medical emergency while traveling in a Spanish-speaking country.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¿Dónde está urgencias?
    Where is the emergency room?
  • Necesito ir a urgencias.
    I need to go to the emergency room.
  • Mi amigo tuvo que ir a urgencias anoche.
    My friend had to go to the emergency room last night.
  • Hay largas esperas en urgencias hoy.
    There are long waits in the emergency room today.
  • El médico de urgencias fue muy amable.
    The emergency room doctor was very kind.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might also hear "emergencias" used, but "urgencias" is more widespread.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "urgencias"

Synonyms: sala de emergencias, servicio de urgencias

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'emergency room' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'emergency room' is 'urgencias'.
How do you pronounce 'urgencias' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ooɾ-HEN-thee-ahs. The 'g' is a soft 'h' sound, and the 'c' before 'i' makes a 'th' sound as in 'thin'.
How do you use 'urgencias' in a sentence?
You can use it like this: 'Necesito ir a urgencias' (I need to go to the emergency room) or '¿Dónde está urgencias?' (Where is the emergency room?).
What is the English translation of 'urgencias'?
It translates to 'emergency room' or 'urgent care'.
Does 'urgencias' change for gender or number?
No, 'urgencias' is always plural and doesn't have a singular form in this context. It is a feminine noun, but because it's plural, it uses the feminine plural articles (las).
Is 'urgencias' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, it's essential to know for travel and medical situations.
Does 'urgencias' have slang or double meanings?
No, not really. It's a straightforward medical term.
Is 'urgencias' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
While minor variations might exist, 'urgencias' is widely understood across both regions with the meaning of 'emergency room' or 'urgent care'.

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