B2 noun Neutral

ambulance

/ˈæmbjələns/

A vehicle specially equipped for transporting sick or injured people to a hospital, usually in an emergency. It typically features sirens and flashing lights to signal other drivers to move aside in traffic.

Ejemplos

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1

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

2

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

3

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ambulance
Adjetivo
ambulatory
Relacionado
paramedic
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Truco para recordar

The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.

Quiz rápido

The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ambulance

Ejemplos

1

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

everyday

The neighbors called an ambulance when the old man collapsed on the sidewalk.

2

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

formal

Emergency protocols dictate that an ambulance must be dispatched within sixty seconds of the call.

3

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

informal

I saw an ambulance flying down the highway with its sirens blaring.

4

The study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.

academic

The study analyzes the correlation between ambulance response times and patient survival rates.

5

The hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.

business

The hospital board approved the budget to purchase three high-tech ambulances for the fleet.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
ambulance
Adjetivo
ambulatory
Relacionado
paramedic

Colocaciones comunes

call an ambulance contact emergency services for a medical vehicle
ambulance siren the loud warning sound made by the vehicle
ambulance crew the team of paramedics or medical staff on the vehicle
emergency ambulance a vehicle used for immediate life-threatening situations
ambulance driver the person who operates the medical vehicle

Frases Comunes

ambulance chaser

An unethical lawyer who seeks out accident victims to encourage them to sue for damages.

wait for the ambulance

The period of time between calling for help and the vehicle's arrival.

ambulance service

The organization or department responsible for managing emergency vehicles.

Se confunde a menudo con

ambulance vs paramedic

An ambulance is the vehicle itself, whereas a paramedic is the person who provides medical care inside it.

ambulance vs stretcher

A stretcher is the bed-like device used to carry the patient into the ambulance.

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Notas de uso

Use the article 'an' before 'ambulance' because it begins with a vowel sound. In British English, 'ambulance' can sometimes refer to the entire emergency medical service, not just the vehicle.

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Errores comunes

Learners often forget to use the indefinite article 'an'. Additionally, some learners mistakenly use 'ambulance' to refer to the people working in it rather than the vehicle.

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Truco para recordar

The word comes from 'ambulate' (to walk). Think of it as a 'walking hospital' that moves to wherever the patient is located.

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Origen de la palabra

From the French 'hôpital ambulant' (walking hospital), derived from the Latin 'ambulare' meaning 'to walk'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: ambulances). Often used as a noun adjunct in phrases like 'ambulance station' or 'ambulance ride'. Preceded by 'an' in the singular form.
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, the word 'AMBULANCE' is printed in reverse on the front of the vehicle so that drivers looking in their rearview mirrors can read it correctly.

Quiz rápido

The ______ arrived within five minutes to take the injured athlete to the hospital.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: ambulance

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