paciente
Paciente is a Spanish noun and adjective. As a noun, it denotes a person who receives medical care, whether in a hospital, clinic, or at home. In medical records, the patient is the subject of evaluation, treatment, and follow-up. The masculine form is el paciente and the feminine la paciente; the plural is pacientes, used for groups of people regardless of gender.
As an adjective, paciente describes a person who has patience or endures with calmness. It can describe
Etymology: from Latin patiens, present participle of pati “to suffer,” through Old French patien/ patient.
In professional contexts, the term is central to the doctor–patient relationship, informed consent, confidentiality, and patient
In everyday language, paciente can also describe someone who is tolerant or able to endure delays, though