terapeuta
teh-rah-PEH-oo-tah
📝 In Action
Necesito una cita con la terapeuta para hablar de mi estrés.
A2I need an appointment with the therapist to talk about my stress.
El fisioterapeuta me dio ejercicios para la rodilla lesionada.
B1The physical therapist gave me exercises for my injured knee.
Busca un terapeuta que se especialice en terapia familiar.
B2Look for a therapist who specializes in family therapy.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender is in the Article
This word is the same for men and women. You use 'el' for a male therapist (el terapeuta) and 'la' for a female therapist (la terapeuta).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't Change the Ending
Mistake: "Usar 'terapeuto' para un hombre."
Correction: The correct form ends in '-a' for everyone: 'el terapeuta' and 'la terapeuta'. The word itself is fixed.
⭐ Usage Tips
Specify the Field
To be clear, you often add a descriptive word, like 'terapeuta físico' (physical therapist) or 'terapeuta del lenguaje' (speech therapist).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: terapeuta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'terapeuta' to refer to a woman?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'terapeuta' the same as 'psicólogo'?
Not exactly. A 'psicólogo' (psychologist) focuses specifically on mental processes and behavior. A 'terapeuta' is a broader term that can include psychologists, but also physical therapists (fisioterapeutas) or occupational therapists, depending on their specialization.