enfermeiro/a
1. A person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital
The nurse checked the patient's vital signs.
A enfermeira verificou os sinais vitais do paciente.
2. A woman employed to care for a young child or children
She worked as a nurse for the children.
Ela trabalhou como babá/ama das crianças.
3. To care for someone who is ill or injured
She nursed him back to health.
Ela o cuidou até recuperar a saúde.
4. To breastfeed an infant
The mother nursed her baby.
A mãe amamentou seu bebê.
5. To hold something gently and protectively
He nursed his drink throughout the evening.
Ele bebericou sua bebida durante toda a noite.
Related Idioms & Phrases
nurse a grudge - to hold onto resentment
nurse a drink - to drink slowly
school nurse - enfermeiro/a escolar
head nurse - enfermeiro/a chefe
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