This is the 3902nd most frequent Spanish word.
urgencias
"Urgencias" in English means "emergency room" or "emergencies," depending on context.
In this context, 'urgencias' is used to denote serious medical situations requiring immediate attention.
Las urgencias médicas se atienden con prioridad en la consulta.
Medical emergencies are prioritized during the appointment.
Here, 'urgencias' refers to the emergency department of a hospital, a healthcare facility for urgent medical treatment.
Necesito ir a urgencias porque me he torcido el tobillo.
I need to go to the emergency room because I twisted my ankle.
Here, 'urgencias' describes scenarios where urgent action is required, highlighting its broader use outside medical facilities.