dr
“dr” means “Dr.” in Spanish (Abbreviation for Doctor/Doctora).
Dr., Doctor
Also: Physician, Ph.D.
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La Dra. Ramírez me atendió muy bien en la clínica.
A1Dr. Ramírez took very good care of me at the clinic.
Necesito la receta firmada por el Dr. García.
A1I need the prescription signed by Dr. García.
El Dr. Soto es experto en literatura medieval.
B1Dr. Soto is an expert in medieval literature.
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Quick Quiz: dr
Question 1 of 1
If you are writing an email to a female physician named Ana Sánchez, how should you address her?
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📚 Etymology▼
The abbreviation 'Dr.' comes from the Spanish word 'Doctor' (or 'Doctora'), which itself comes directly from the Latin word *doctor*, meaning 'teacher' or 'one who teaches.'
First recorded: Medieval Latin (in the academic sense)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use 'Dr.' for all medical professionals?
No. 'Dr.' (Doctor/Doctora) is specifically for physicians or those with a Ph.D. Nurses and other medical staff have different titles (like 'Enfermero/a' for nurse).
Why is the abbreviation 'dr' often used without capitalization in informal text?
While 'Dr.' (capitalized and with a period) is the formal and correct way to write the abbreviation, in casual digital communication (like texting), people often drop the capitalization and the period for speed, resulting in 'dr'.