How to Say "psychiatric hospital" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “psychiatric hospital” is “psiquiátrico” — use 'psiquiátrico' when referring to the modern institution or facility itself where psychiatric treatment takes place.
Use 'psiquiátrico' when referring to the modern institution or facility itself where psychiatric treatment takes place.
Learn more →
Use 'manicomio' to refer to an older, more traditional mental asylum, often with a historical context, and be aware it can sometimes carry negative or outdated connotations.
Learn more →psiquiátrico
Examples
Lo ingresaron en un psiquiátrico el mes pasado.
He was admitted to a psychiatric hospital last month.
mah-nee-KOH-myohmaniˈkomjo
Examples
El antiguo manicomio de la ciudad ahora es un centro cultural.
The city's old mental asylum is now a cultural center.
Gender Identification
Even though it is a long word, it ends in '-o,' which makes it masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Modern Sensitivity
Mistake: “Using 'manicomio' in a formal medical report.”
Correction: Use 'hospital psiquiátrico' instead. 'Manicomio' is considered a bit outdated and can sound harsh in professional healthcare settings.
Choosing between 'psiquiátrico' and 'manicomio'
The main pitfall is using 'manicomio' for a contemporary psychiatric hospital. While it was once the standard term, 'psiquiátrico' is the preferred and more neutral word for modern facilities. 'Manicomio' can sound outdated or even offensive in current contexts.
Related Translations
Learn Spanish with Inklingo
Interactive stories, personalized learning, and more.