How to Say "clinic" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clinic” is “clínica” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Tuvimos que ir a la clínica dental de urgencia.
We had to go to the emergency dental clinic.
Mi bebé nació en una clínica privada cerca de aquí.
My baby was born in a private hospital near here.
La clínica está abierta 24 horas para recibir pacientes.
The clinic is open 24 hours to receive patients.
Gender Alert
Remember that 'clínica' is a feminine word, so you must use feminine articles like 'la' or 'una' before it.
Confusing Size
Mistake: “Learners sometimes assume 'clínica' only means a small doctor's office.”
Correction: While smaller than a general 'hospital' (hospital), a 'clínica' can still be large, specialized, and offer overnight stays.
Other Meanings of “clínica”
“clínica” can also mean:
- workshop or specialized teaching session(B2, formal)
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