domiciliario

home-based; domiciliary

adjective doh-mee-see-LYAH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Late Latin domiciliarius, from domicilium (dwelling).

Usage Note

Domiciliario most often appears in healthcare and legal contexts: arresto domiciliario (house arrest), cuidado domiciliario (home care), visita domiciliaria (home visit). It is a formal adjective; in everyday speech en casa or a domicilio are preferred. The noun domicilio (address, home) shares the same root.

Examples

"La enfermera realiza visitas de atención domiciliaria."

Natural Translation

The nurse carries out home care visits.

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