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ancillary in Spanish

ancillary in Spanish is ancilar, ancilario, auxiliar — ancillary means providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.

ancillary in Spanish

ancilar
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
ancilario
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
auxiliar
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
secundario
adj
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
accesorio
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
apoyo
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
auxiliar
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
ayudante
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
criado
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
subordinada
noun
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
auxiliar
noun
(archaic) An auxiliary.
ayudante
noun
(archaic) An auxiliary.
criado
noun
(archaic) An auxiliary.
subordinada
noun
(archaic) An auxiliary.
subordinado
noun
(archaic) An auxiliary.

What does "ancillary" mean?

  1. adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
    "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff."
  2. noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.
    "The ancillaries voted to join the strike."
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ancillary in a sentence

  • The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff.
  • Parking fees and baggage charges are an ancillary source of revenue.
  • The ancillaries voted to join the strike.
  • Cleaning and catering are handled by ancillaries.

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What is "ancillary" in Spanish?

"ancillary" in Spanish is ancilar, ancilario, auxiliar. ancillary means: Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.

How do you use "ancillary" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff." In Spanish, "ancillary" is ancilar, ancilario, auxiliar.

Are there other ways to say "ancillary" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 10 translations listed for "ancillary": ancilar, ancilario, auxiliar, secundario, accesorio, apoyo.

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