médicos
“médicos” means “doctors” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
doctors, physicians
Also: medics
📝 In Action
Los médicos del hospital están muy ocupados hoy.
A1The doctors at the hospital are very busy today.
Necesitamos más médicos especialistas en la zona rural.
B1We need more specialist physicians in the rural area.
medical
📝 In Action
Los servicios médicos son esenciales en esta comunidad.
B1Medical services are essential in this community.
Necesitamos nuevos equipos médicos para la cirugía.
B2We need new medical equipment for the surgery.
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Words that translate to "médicos" in Spanish:
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Which sentence uses 'médicos' as an adjective?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes directly from the Latin word *medicus*, meaning 'physician' or 'healer,' which itself is related to the verb *mederi* ('to heal').
First recorded: Medieval Spanish period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'doctores' instead of 'médicos'?
Yes, absolutely! In many Spanish-speaking regions, 'doctor' or 'doctora' is very common and often preferred when addressing or referring to a physician. 'Médico' is slightly more formal and emphasizes the profession itself.
If I am talking about a female doctor, do I use 'médico' or 'médica'?
You would use 'médica' (the feminine noun). Since 'médicos' is the masculine plural, it is used for groups of men, or mixed groups. For a group of only female doctors, you would use 'médicas'.