psiquiatría

see-kyah-tree-ah/psikjaˈtɾia/

“psiquiatría” means “psychiatry” in Spanish (the medical branch focused on mental health).

psychiatry

Also: psychiatrist's office

La psiquiatría es una especialidad médica muy necesaria.

Psychiatry is a very necessary medical specialty.

Ella quiere estudiar psiquiatría después de terminar medicina.

She wants to study psychiatry after finishing medical school.

El departamento de psiquiatría está en el segundo piso.

The psychiatry department is on the second floor.

Words that translate to "psiquiatría" in Spanish:

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Which word refers to the DOCTOR who practices medicine?

👥 Word Family▼

psiquiátrico(psychiatric) — Adjective

psíquico(psychic / mental) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

guíadíateoría

📚 Etymology▼

From the Greek words 'psyche' (meaning soul or mind) and 'iatreia' (meaning healing or medical treatment).

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: psychiatrieItalian: psichiatriaPortuguese: psiquiatria

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Is it spelled 'siquiatría' or 'psiquiatría'?

Both are actually accepted by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), but 'psiquiatría' is much more common in formal writing and academic settings.

What is the difference between psychology and psychiatry in Spanish?

'Psicología' (psychology) focuses on behavior and talk therapy, while 'psiquiatría' (psychiatry) is a medical branch that can prescribe medication.

How do I say 'psychiatric hospital'?

You can say 'hospital psiquiátrico' or 'clínica psiquiátrica'.