An enfermero is a male nurse; an enfermera is a female nurse.
The idea
Use el enfermero or un enfermero for a man, la enfermera or una enfermera for a woman; plurals are los enfermeros and las enfermeras.
Examples
- El enfermero prepara la habitación.The nurse prepares the room.
- Una enfermera ayuda a mi abuelo.A nurse helps my grandfather.
- Los enfermeros trabajan esta noche.The nurses are working tonight.
- Las enfermeras hablan con la familia.The nurses talk to the family.
- Mi hermano es enfermero en una clínica.My brother is a nurse at a clinic.
- ¿Dónde está el enfermero que habla francés?Where is the nurse who speaks French?
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When stating a profession after ser, do not normally add an article: es enfermero.
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Choose the article: ___ enfermera llega temprano. (La / El)
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La
La agrees with the feminine singular noun.
Choose the plural: Hay dos ___ en el turno. (enfermeros / enfermero)
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enfermeros
enfermeros refers to the two male nurses.
Complete the profession: Ana es ___. (enfermera / enfermero)
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enfermera
enfermera names Ana’s profession without an article.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the article: ___ enfermera llega temprano. (La / El)
Choose the plural: Hay dos ___ en el turno. (enfermeros / enfermero)
Complete the profession: Ana es ___. (enfermera / enfermero)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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