cirugía
“cirugía” means “surgery” in Spanish (medical operation or field of medicine).
surgery
Also: operation, surgical procedure
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El médico decidió que el paciente necesitaba una cirugía urgente.
B1The doctor decided that the patient needed urgent surgery.
La cirugía plástica es una especialidad muy popular.
B2Plastic surgery is a very popular specialty.
La cirugía fue un éxito y ya está en recuperación.
B1The operation was a success and he is already recovering.
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Comes from the Latin word *chirurgia*, which traces back to the Ancient Greek *kheirourgia*, meaning 'working by hand' (from *kheir* 'hand' and *ergon* 'work'). This highlights the hands-on nature of the procedure.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period (adapted from Latin)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cirugía' the same as 'operación'?
They are often interchangeable. 'Cirugía' is slightly more formal and refers both to the specific procedure and the entire medical field. 'Operación' usually refers only to the specific procedure itself.
How do you say 'I had surgery' in Spanish?
The most natural way is often using the reflexive verb 'operarse': 'Me operaron' (They operated on me) or 'Tuve una cirugía' (I had a surgery).