Portuguese · Body & Health
"Surgery" in Portuguese: cirurgia
a cirurgia
Note: also: a operação
Surgery in Portuguese is a cirurgia. People also say operação. Ask Quando é a cirurgia? for the date.
Hospital hallway
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How to pronounce cirurgia
Say it
see-roor-ZHEE-ah
/si.ˈɾuʁ.ʒia/
see-roor-ZHEE-ah
"Surgery" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a cirurgia | the surgery Default medical noun. | Default medical noun. |
| fazer uma cirurgia | to have surgery Patient side. | Patient side. |
| a operação | the operation Entry note alternative. | Entry note alternative. |
| pós-cirurgia | post-surgery Recovery talk. | Recovery talk. |
How to use cirurgia in real life
- 1Hospital hallway
A cirurgia dele começa às oito da manhã.
His surgery starts at eight in the morning.
Schedule.
- 2Family update
A cirurgia correu bem, segundo o médico.
The surgery went well, according to the doctor.
Outcome.
- 3Insurance call
O plano cobre essa cirurgia ambulatorial?
Does the plan cover this outpatient surgery?
Admin.
Mistakes English speakers make with cirurgia
Incorrect: Eu tenho uma surgery amanhã.
Correct: Eu tenho uma cirurgia amanhã.
Use cirurgia, not English surgery.
Incorrect: O cirurgia foi longa.
Correct: A cirurgia foi longa.
Cirurgia is feminine.
Good to know
Families wait with coffee and long updates after a cirurgia. Operação sounds a bit older or more casual but is still understood everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting for news after an operation
ChatPal
A cirurgia já acabou?
Is the surgery already over?
You
Ainda não. A cirurgia ia durar duas horas.
Not yet. The surgery was supposed to last two hours.
ChatPal
Quando a cirurgia terminar, me avisa.
When the surgery ends, tell me.
You
Aviso na hora.
I'll tell you right away.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Surgery" in Portuguese
Cirurgia or operação?
Both work; cirurgia is the headword.
Have surgery?
Fazer uma cirurgia.
Gender?
Feminine—a cirurgia.
Surgeon?
Cirurgião / cirurgiã.
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