Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Hospital: hospital
hospital
Pronunciation: ohs-pee-TAHL (stress the capital letters)
Hospital means “hospital” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: hospital
- How to say it: ohs-pee-TAHL
- Gender: el hospital
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “hospital” means and how to use it
Hospital means “hospital.” The h is silent, so the word begins with the sound “oh.”
Gender and plural
- Gender: el hospital (masculine)
- Plural: los hospitales
Examples with audio
- El hospital está cerca de mi casa.The hospital is close to my house.
- Mi tía trabaja en un hospital.My aunt works in a hospital.
- Llamen a una ambulancia, es urgente.Call an ambulance, it is urgent.
Usage tip
The stress is on the last syllable (hos-pi-TAL). The plural is “hospitales.” For a smaller clinic, say “clínica.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “hospital” in Spanish?
“hospital” in Spanish is “hospital.” It is pronounced ohs-pee-TAHL, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “hospital”?
Say ohs-pee-TAHL. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “hospital” masculine or feminine?
Hospital is masculine: “el hospital.” The plural is “hospitales.”
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