nursing

• Relativo a la profesión o práctica del cuidado de enfermos o personas dependientes, especialmente en el ámbito sanitario.

Relating to the profession or practice of caring for the sick or infirm.

1. Related to the profession of nursingB1formal

   Relating to the care of the sick, injured, or elderly, especially as a profession.

   relativo a la enfermería

   • She enrolled in a nursing program at the university.
   • The nursing staff provided excellent care to the patients.
   • He works in a nursing home for elderly people.

2. BreastfeedingB1formal

   Relating to the act of feeding a baby with milk from the breast.

   Lactancia materna

   • The nursing mother sat in a quiet corner of the park.
   • She bought a special nursing pillow for comfort.
   • Nursing pads are essential for breastfeeding mothers.

   Sinónimosbreastfeedingsuckling

• Sustantivo que designa la profesión o práctica de cuidar a enfermos, heridos o ancianos, generalmente bajo supervisión médica; también puede referirse al conjunto de cuidados o al desempeño de dicha labor.

A noun referring to the profession or practice of providing care for the sick, injured, or elderly, typically under the supervision of a physician.

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1. Medical professionB1formal

   The profession or practice of providing care for the sick, injured, or elderly.

   Enfermería (profesión)

   • She decided to pursue a career in nursing.
   • Nursing requires both compassion and technical skills.
   • He has been working in nursing for over ten years.

2. BreastfeedingB1formal

   The act of feeding a baby with milk from the breast.

   Lactancia materna

   • Nursing is beneficial for both mother and child.
   • She found nursing her newborn to be a bonding experience.
   • The hospital provides support for new mothers with nursing.

   Sinónimosbreastfeedingsuckling

• Verbo que designa la acción de cuidar a un enfermo o herido, o de alimentar a un bebé con leche materna.

A verb used to indicate the act of caring for someone who is ill or injured, or to feed a baby with milk from the breast.

1. Care for the sickB1formalmedical

   To provide medical care and attention to someone who is ill or injured.

   Atender/cuidar a enfermos

   • She nursed her grandmother back to health after the surgery.
   • The doctors and nurses nursed the patient through the night.
   • He spent weeks nursing his injured leg.

   Sinónimosattendcare forlook aftertendtreat

2. BreastfeedB1formal

   To feed a baby with milk from the breast.

   amamantar

   • The mother nursed her newborn baby every few hours.
   • She decided to nurse her child for the first six months.
   • Many women choose to nurse their babies in private.

   Sinónimosbreastfeedsucklewet nurse

3. Hold or handle carefullyB2informal

   To hold or treat something gently and carefully, often to protect it.

   Tratar con cuidado

   • He nursed his injured hand while waiting for the doctor.
   • She nursed the fragile vase as she carried it across the room.
   • The mechanic nursed the old engine back to working condition.

   Sinónimoscherishcradle

   Antónimosabusemishandlemistreatneglectrough