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
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
ancilario
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
auxiliar
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
secundario
Subordinate; secondary; auxiliary.
accesorio
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
apoyo
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
auxiliar
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
ayudante
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
criado
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
subordinada
Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
auxiliar
(archaic) An auxiliary.
ayudante
(archaic) An auxiliary.
criado
(archaic) An auxiliary.
subordinada
(archaic) An auxiliary.
subordinado
(archaic) An auxiliary.
What does "ancillary" mean?
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adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
"The hospital is recruiting nurses as well as ancillary staff."
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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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