terapeuta

teh-rah-PEH-oo-tah/te.ɾaˈpeu̯.ta/

“terapeuta” means “therapist” in Spanish (Professional who provides treatment).

therapist

Also: counselor, practitioner

Nounm/fB1

Spain

A drawing of a friendly professional, likely a therapist, sitting in a comfortable chair with a notepad on their lap, listening intently.

📝 In Action

Necesito una cita con la terapeuta para hablar de mi estrés.

I need an appointment with the therapist to talk about my stress.

El fisioterapeuta me dio ejercicios para la rodilla lesionada.

The physical therapist gave me exercises for my injured knee.

Busca un terapeuta que se especialice en terapia familiar.

Look for a therapist who specializes in family therapy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

consejero (counselor)
especialista (specialist)

Common Collocations

terapeuta ocupacional – occupational therapist
terapeuta de pareja – couples therapist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "terapeuta" in Spanish:

counselor→practitioner→therapist→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: terapeuta

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'terapeuta' to refer to a woman?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

terapia(therapy, treatment) — Noun

terapéutico(therapeutic) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the ancient Greek word *therapeutḗs*, which meant 'one who serves' or 'one who treats or heals.' It passed through Latin into Spanish.

First recorded: Medieval period (in related forms)

Cognates (Related words)

English: therapistPortuguese: terapeuta

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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.