Usage Note
Ospedaliero is a relational adjective meaning 'of or relating to a hospital' — personale ospedaliero (hospital staff), struttura ospedaliera (hospital facility). It is not used to mean 'hospitable' (that is ospitale), which is a common false-friend risk for learners.
Examples
"Il personale ospedaliero è sotto pressione."
Natural Translation
The hospital staff is under pressure.
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