pronto-socorro

[ˈpɾõ.tu soˈko.ɾu]

nounmasculinepl: prontos-socorros

emergency room; first aid station

1. A medical facility or department in a hospital that provides immediate care for emergency patients

She was rushed to the emergency room after the accident.

Ela foi levada ao pronto-socorro após o acidente.

2. A first aid station or emergency medical service facility

The beach has a first aid station staffed by lifeguards.

A praia tem um pronto-socorro equipado com salva-vidas.

NYC Slang

ER; emergency room

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

pronto-socorro

most common term used throughout Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

pronto-socorro

standard usage

São Paulo

pronto-socorro

standard usage, also emergência

Portugal

serviço de urgência

Portuguese preference for 'urgência' or 'serviço de urgência'

ir ao pronto-socorro

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