Portuguese · Body & Health
"Appointment (doctor's)" in Portuguese: consulta
a consulta
A doctor’s appointment in Portuguese is a consulta. Say marcar uma consulta to book one. Consulta médica keeps it clearly medical.
Calling the clinic
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How to pronounce consulta
Say it
kon-SOOL-tah
/kõ.ˈzuw.ta/
kon-SOOL-tah
"Appointment (doctor's)" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a consulta | the appointment (doctor’s) Default medical sense. | Default medical sense. |
| marcar uma consulta | to book an appointment Scheduling. | Scheduling. |
| consulta médica | medical appointment Clearer. | Clearer. |
| remarcar a consulta | to reschedule the appointment Changes. | Changes. |
How to use consulta in real life
- 1Calling the clinic
Quero marcar uma consulta pra sexta.
I want to book an appointment for Friday.
Booking.
- 2Reminder
Minha consulta é às três da tarde.
My appointment is at three in the afternoon.
Time.
- 3Reschedule
Preciso remarcar a consulta de amanhã.
I need to reschedule tomorrow’s appointment.
Change.
Mistakes English speakers make with consulta
Incorrect: Tenho um appointment amanhã.
Correct: Tenho uma consulta amanhã.
Use consulta for a doctor’s appointment.
Incorrect: O consulta é cara.
Correct: A consulta é cara.
Consulta is feminine: a consulta.
Good to know
Consulta is the medical visit; reunião or horário cover business meetings. SUS and private clinics both say marcar consulta. Brazilians still confirm the day before on WhatsApp: confirma a consulta?
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a clinic visit
ChatPal
Sua consulta é amanhã de manhã?
Is your appointment tomorrow morning?
You
É. A consulta é às nove e meia.
Yes. The appointment is at nine-thirty.
ChatPal
Quer que eu te leve depois da consulta?
Want me to pick you up after the appointment?
You
Se puder, ajuda muito.
If you can, that helps a lot.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Appointment (doctor's)" in Portuguese
Doctor’s appointment?
Consulta / consulta médica.
Book one?
Marcar uma consulta.
Business meeting?
Usually reunião or horário—not consulta.
Gender?
Feminine: a consulta.
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