How to Say "clinical" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “clinical” is “clínico” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los científicos están realizando un ensayo clínico para la nueva vacuna.
The scientists are conducting a clinical trial for the new vaccine.
El médico revisó mi historial clínico antes de la cita.
The doctor reviewed my medical history before the appointment.
Ella analizó la situación con un desapego clínico.
She analyzed the situation with clinical detachment.
Matching the Noun
This word changes its ending to match the gender of the thing it describes. Use 'clínico' for masculine things (el termómetro clínico) and 'clínica' for feminine things (la historia clínica).
Placement
Like most adjectives in Spanish that classify a noun, 'clínico' almost always comes after the noun it is describing.
Mistaking 'clínico' for the place
Mistake: “Voy al clínico para mi cita.”
Correction: Voy a la clínica para mi cita.
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