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diagnóstico

dee-ahg-NOHS-tee-koh/djaɣˈnostiko/

“diagnóstico” means “diagnosis” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

diagnosis, assessment

Also: finding, conclusion
NounmB1
A cartoon doctor points to a small red spot clearly drawn on a clipboard, symbolizing a medical diagnosis.

📝 In Action

El médico le dio un diagnóstico muy positivo después de las pruebas.

B1

The doctor gave him a very positive diagnosis after the tests.

Necesitamos un diagnóstico claro antes de empezar a reparar el coche.

B2

We need a clear assessment before starting to repair the car.

Hacer un diagnóstico de los problemas sociales es el primer paso para solucionarlos.

C1

Making a diagnosis (or assessment) of social problems is the first step to solving them.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • evaluación (evaluation)
  • dictamen (judgment, ruling)

Common Collocations

  • diagnóstico médico – medical diagnosis
  • diagnóstico precoz – early diagnosis
  • hacer un diagnóstico – to make a diagnosis

diagnostic

Adjectivem/fB2formal
A large magnifying glass is used to closely examine a small, bright red puzzle piece resting on a plain surface.

📝 In Action

Se requiere una prueba diagnóstica para confirmar la condición.

B2

A diagnostic test is required to confirm the condition.

La herramienta diagnóstica identificó el fallo inmediatamente.

C1

The diagnostic tool identified the failure immediately.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • evaluador (evaluative)

Common Collocations

  • prueba diagnóstica – diagnostic test
  • valor diagnóstico – diagnostic value

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "diagnóstico" in Spanish:

diagnosis→diagnostic→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: diagnóstico

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses the noun 'diagnóstico'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
diagnosticar(to diagnose) — Verb
diagnosis(diagnosis (less common synonym)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
pronósticoholístico
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Greek word *diagnōstikós*, which is related to *diágnōsis* (meaning 'discernment' or 'to know through'). It passed into Latin and then into Spanish, keeping the core idea of gaining knowledge by careful observation.

First recorded: 18th century (in its modern form)

Cognates (Related words)

English: diagnosticFrench: diagnosticItalian: diagnostico

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'diagnóstico' and 'pronóstico'?

'Diagnóstico' is the identification of the current problem (what is wrong right now). 'Pronóstico' is the prediction of how the situation will develop in the future (what is likely to happen next, like a forecast).

Is 'diagnóstico' used only for medical issues?

No. While it's very common in medicine, you can use 'diagnóstico' in any situation where you are identifying the cause of a problem, such as a technical error, a financial crisis, or social issues.