How to Say "ph.d." in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ph.d.” is “dr” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La Dra. Ramírez me atendió muy bien en la clínica.
Dr. Ramírez took very good care of me at the clinic.
Necesito la receta firmada por el Dr. García.
I need the prescription signed by Dr. García.
El Dr. Soto es experto en literatura medieval.
Dr. Soto is an expert in medieval literature.
Always Capitalize and Use a Period
Even though you see the lowercase 'dr' sometimes, the correct written abbreviation is always capitalized and followed by a period: 'Dr.' (for male) and 'Dra.' (for female).
Pronouncing the Title
When you see 'Dr.' written down, you must say the full word 'Doctor' or 'Doctora' when speaking aloud.
Using the Abbreviation When Speaking
Mistake: “Hablé con el 'dr' Pérez.”
Correction: Hablé con el 'Doctor' Pérez. The abbreviation is only for writing, not speaking.
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