How to Say "psychiatrist" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “psychiatrist” is “psiquiatra” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermana es psiquiatra y trabaja en el hospital local.
My sister is a psychiatrist and works at the local hospital.
El psiquiatra me recetó un medicamento nuevo para ayudarme a dormir.
The psychiatrist prescribed me a new medication to help me sleep.
Necesitas ver a una psiquiatra para una evaluación completa.
You need to see a psychiatrist for a full evaluation.
One word, two genders
This noun uses the exact same form whether you are talking about a man or a woman. You change the article to show the sex: 'el psiquiatra' (male) and 'la psiquiatra' (female).
Confusing 'psiquiatra' and 'psicólogo'
Mistake: “Pensé que el psiquiatra solo hacía terapia de conversación.”
Correction: The psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medicine. The 'psicólogo' (psychologist) usually focuses only on talk therapy and behavioral strategies.
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