cirujano
“cirujano” means “surgeon” in Spanish (medical professional).
surgeon
Also: operating doctor
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El cirujano explicó los riesgos de la operación con mucha calma.
B1The surgeon explained the risks of the operation very calmly.
Mi hermana quiere ser cirujano cardiovascular.
B2My sister wants to be a cardiovascular surgeon.
Llamaron al mejor cirujano del hospital para la emergencia.
A2They called the best surgeon in the hospital for the emergency.
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Quick Quiz: cirujano
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Which sentence correctly uses the feminine form of this profession?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Late Latin term *chīrurgiānus*, which is itself derived from the Greek words *cheir* (hand) and *ergon* (work). So, a 'cirujano' is literally a 'hand-worker'—someone who fixes things with their hands.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cirujano' the same as 'médico'?
No, 'médico' is the general term for 'doctor' or 'physician.' A 'cirujano' is a specialized type of doctor who focuses specifically on performing operations (surgeries). All 'cirujanos' are 'médicos,' but not all 'médicos' are 'cirujanos.'