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"Surgery" in Spanish: cirugía
la cirugía
Surgery is la cirugía. It is feminine. Say tengo una cirugía mañana. Cirugía covers the operation; keep the accent on í in writing.
Hospital schedule
La cirugía es el martes.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cirugía
Say it
see-roo-HEE-ah
/si.ɾu.ˈxi.a/
see-roo-HEE-ah. Soft g like h. Stress HEE.
"Surgery" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cirugía | surgery Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una cirugía | a surgery / an operation Scheduled procedure. | Scheduled procedure. |
| cirugía menor | minor surgery Severity. | Severity. |
| después de la cirugía | after surgery Recovery talk. | Recovery talk. |
How to use cirugía in real life
- 1Hospital schedule
La cirugía es el martes.
The surgery is on Tuesday.
Date with cirugía.
- 2Family update
Mi mamá tuvo una cirugía exitosa.
My mom had a successful surgery.
Outcome with cirugía.
- 3Recovery
Después de la cirugía debo descansar.
After surgery I must rest.
After cirugía.
Mistakes English speakers make with cirugía
Incorrect: El cirugía es mañana.
Correct: La cirugía es mañana.
Cirugía is feminine: la cirugía.
Incorrect: I have surgery (in Spanish).
Correct: Tengo una cirugía.
Use cirugía.
Good to know
Good to knowHospitals say cirugía for the operation day. Ask hora de la cirugía; staff will give prep rules.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Night before an operation
ChatPal
¿Tu cirugía es temprano?
Is your surgery early?
You
Sí. La cirugía empieza a las siete.
Yes. The surgery starts at seven.
ChatPal
No comas después de medianoche.
Don't eat after midnight.
You
Entendido. Gracias.
Got it. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Surgery" in Spanish
Is cirugía masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cirugía.
How do you say I have surgery?
Tengo una cirugía.
How do you pronounce cirugía?
see-roo-HEE-ah; g sounds like h.
Do I write the accent?
Yes—cirugía needs the í.
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