Romanian · Body & Health
spital
Hospital
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A place where sick people are treated.
Example
Spitalul este lângă parc.
The hospital is next to the park.
Etymology
'Spital' derives from the Latin 'hospitale', meaning 'hospital'. Over time, the term evolved in several Romance languages before being adopted into Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Spital' is primarily used in formal settings and written texts, mainly when discussing healthcare. There are no significant regional variations in its usage.