médico
/MEH-dee-ko/
doctor
Médico (Noun): A doctor or medical professional.
📝 In Action
Tengo una cita con el médico mañana.
A1I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.
Mi hermana quiere ser médico.
A2My sister wants to be a doctor.
El médico le recetó un antibiótico.
B1The doctor prescribed him an antibiotic.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender: Médico vs. Médica
To talk about a female doctor, you change the ending to '-a': 'la médica'. The masculine form 'el médico' can refer to a male doctor or the profession in general.
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'Doctor'
While 'médico' is very common, you can also use 'doctor' (for a male) or 'doctora' (for a female). They are often used interchangeably in everyday conversation.
Médico (Adjective): Relating to medicine or medical treatment.
📝 In Action
Necesito un informe médico para el seguro.
B1I need a medical report for the insurance.
El equipo médico llegó rápidamente.
B2The medical team arrived quickly.
Recibió tratamiento médico de inmediato.
B1He received medical treatment immediately.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Like most Spanish adjectives, 'médico' must match the thing it describes. If the noun is feminine, use 'médica'. For example: 'la asistencia médica' (medical assistance).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: médico
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'médico' correctly as an adjective?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'médico' and 'doctor'?
In everyday speech, they are often used interchangeably to mean 'doctor'. Technically, 'médico' refers to a physician who practices medicine, while 'doctor' can also be a title for someone with a doctorate (PhD) in any field. However, most people just use them both for medical doctors.
How do I make 'médico' plural?
To talk about more than one doctor, you add an '-s'. Use 'los médicos' for a group of male doctors or a mixed group, and 'las médicas' for a group of all-female doctors. The adjective form also becomes plural: 'informes médicos'.