hospice

BrE /ˈhɒspɪs/ AmE /ˈhɑːspɪs/

noun en → es

1 CARE [singular] B2

a place where people who are dying receive medical care and support for their families

hospicio, cuidados paliativos

  • provide hospice care

Collocations hospice care · hospice services

  • The hospice provides round-the-clock care for terminally ill patients.

    El hospicio proporciona cuidados las 24 horas del día para pacientes en estado terminal.

2 ORGANIZATION [singular] C1

an organization that provides care for people who are dying and support for their families

organización de cuidados paliativos, organización de hospicio

  • a hospice organization

Collocations hospice organization · hospice charity

  • She volunteers at a local hospice organization.

    Ella es voluntaria en una organización de hospicio local.