How to Say "doctor" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “doctor” is “doctor” — use 'doctor' when referring to a medical professional in a general sense, or when addressing a male doctor directly..
doctor
/dok-TOR//dokˈtoɾ/
Examples
Necesito una cita con el doctor.
I need an appointment with the doctor.
Mi hermana es doctora en un hospital.
My sister is a doctor at a hospital.
El doctor me dijo que necesito descansar.
The doctor told me I need to rest.
Masculine and Feminine Forms
This word changes based on who you're talking about. Use 'doctor' for a man and 'doctora' for a woman. For example: 'El doctor es amable' (The male doctor is kind), 'La doctora es amable' (The female doctor is kind).
Using Titles with Names
When talking about a doctor using their last name, you usually add 'el' or 'la'. For example, 'El doctor García no trabaja hoy'. But when you talk to them directly, you drop the 'el' or 'la': 'Buenos días, doctor García'.
Forgetting the Feminine Form
Mistake: “Mi madre es un doctor muy famoso.”
Correction: Mi madre es una doctora muy famosa. (Since 'madre' is female, you need to use the feminine form 'doctora' and the matching article 'una').
médico
Examples
Tengo una cita con el médico mañana.
I have an appointment with the doctor tomorrow.
dra.
Examples
La Dra. Ramírez me atendió muy bien en la clínica.
Dr. Ramírez took very good care of me at the clinic.
Doctor vs. Médico
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