psicólogo

see-KOH-loh-go/siˈkoloɣo/

“psicólogo” means “psychologist” in Spanish (a professional who studies the mind and behavior).

psychologist

Also: therapist

Mi psicólogo es muy simpático y me escucha bien.

My psychologist is very nice and listens to me well.

Tengo una cita con el psicólogo a las cinco de la tarde.

I have an appointment with the psychologist at five in the afternoon.

Muchos colegios tienen un psicólogo para ayudar a los alumnos.

Many schools have a psychologist to help the students.

Words that translate to "psicólogo" in Spanish:

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How is the 'p' in 'psicólogo' usually pronounced by native speakers?

👥 Word Family▼

psicología(psychology) — Noun

psicológico(psychological) — Adjective

psicoterapia(psychotherapy) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

biólogocatálogo

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'psykhē' (meaning soul or mind) and 'logos' (meaning study or word).

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: psychologistFrench: psychologue

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Is 'sicólogo' (without the P) also correct?

Yes! The Royal Spanish Academy allows both spellings, though 'psicólogo' is more common in formal writing.

What if my psychologist is a woman?

You simply change the final 'o' to an 'a' and use 'la': 'la psicóloga'.

Does it only mean someone who does therapy?

Mainly, yes, but it can also refer to researchers or school counselors who have a degree in psychology.