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"Despacho" is a form of "despacho", a noun which is often translated as "office". "Ambulatorio" is an adjective which is often translated as "outpatient". Learn more about the difference between "ambulatorio" and "despacho" below.
ambulatorio, el ambulatorio(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (medicine)
a. outpatient
¿Cuántas noches voy a tener que estar en el hospital? - Ninguna. Esta cirugía es un proceso ambulatorio.How many nights am I going to have to spend at the hospital? - None. This is an outpatient surgical procedure.
Nuestro hospital local ofrece unos servicios ambulatorios excelentes.Our local hospital has excellent outpatient services.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (medicine)
a. outpatient clinic
Voy al ambulatorio porque tengo cita con mi médico de cabecera.I'm going to the outpatient clinic because I have an appointment with my family doctor.
b. outpatients' department (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Una enfermera del ambulatorio le preparará para su cirugía menor.A nurse in the outpatients' department will prepare you for your minor surgery.
el despacho(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (workplace)
2. (sending)
a. dispatch
Aquí solo tomamos pedidos; el despacho se efectúa en otro local.We only take orders here; dispatch is handled at another venue.
3. (message)
a. report (journalism)
Y ahora, para un despacho desde Madrid, vamos a Laura López.And now, for a report from Madrid, we go to Laura Lopez.
b. dispatch (military)
Enviaron un despacho al general diciéndole que se retirara.They sent a dispatch to the general telling him to retreat.
c. communiqué
Se envió un despacho al consulado ordenando la evacuación de todo personal.A communiqué was sent to the consulate ordering the evacuation of all personnel.
4. (vending)
a. sale (uncountable)
El despacho de boletos para el evento especial comenzará esta noche.The sale of tickets for the special event will begin tonight.
5. (shop)
a. store
Voy al despacho para comprar leche. Ahora vuelvo.I'm going to the store to buy some milk. I'll be right back.
a. office furniture
Un nuevo despacho mejoraría el ambiente en el área de trabajo.Some new office furniture would improve the ambiance in the workspace.
