Spanish · Body & Health
"Doctor" in Spanish: médico / médica
el médico / la médica
Doctor is el médico or la médica. Match the gender of the person. In Latin America, médico is everyday; doctora/doctor also appear as titles.
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How to pronounce médico / médica
Say it
MEH-dee-koh / MEH-dee-kah
/ˈme.ði.ko/, /ˈme.ði.ka/
MEH-dee-koh / MEH-dee-kah. Stress MEH.
"Doctor" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el médico | doctor (male) Masculine form. | Masculine form. |
| la médica | doctor (female) Feminine form. | Feminine form. |
| ir al médico | to go to the doctor Appointment plan. | Appointment plan. |
| el doctor / la doctora | doctor (title) Title with names or addresses. | Title with names or addresses. |
How to use médico / médica in real life
- 1Feeling sick
Necesito ver a un médico hoy.
I need to see a doctor today.
Un médico is general.
- 2Clinic desk
La médica está en el consultorio tres.
The doctor is in exam room three.
La médica matches a woman.
- 3Advice
El médico dijo que descanse.
The doctor said I should rest.
Reported advice.
Mistakes English speakers make with médico / médica
Incorrect: La médico me atendió.
Correct: La médica me atendió. / El médico me atendió.
Use médica for a woman; médico for a man.
Incorrect: Voy al doctor house.
Correct: Voy al médico.
Say Voy al médico for the doctor's visit.
Good to know
Médico/médica is the clear profession word. Doctor/doctora often works as a title: Doctora López. Clinics are matter-of-fact.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a clinic visit
ChatPal
¿Quieres cita con el médico o la médica?
Do you want an appointment with the male or female doctor?
You
Con la médica, si hay turno.
With the female doctor, if there's a slot.
ChatPal
Hay uno a las cuatro.
There's one at four.
You
Perfecto. Lo tomo.
Perfect. I'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Doctor" in Spanish
How do gender forms work?
El médico for a man; la médica for a woman.
Is doctor also used?
Yes as a title: el doctor, la doctora.
How do I say go to the doctor?
Ir al médico.
How do you pronounce médico?
MEH-dee-koh, stress on MEH.
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