Consultorio (en. Office)

/konsulˈtɔɾjo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Place where a professional offers consultations and care to patients.
The dentist's office is always full of patients.
El consultorio del dentista está siempre lleno de pacientes.
Office or room where medical treatments or consultations are carried out.
Her office is equipped with all the necessary instruments.
Su consultorio está equipado con todos los instrumentos necesarios.
Space designated for advice in various areas such as psychology or medicine.
She works in a psychological office in the city center.
Ella trabaja en un consultorio psicológico en el centro de la ciudad.

Etymology

From Latin 'consultorium', which is derived from 'consultare', meaning 'to consult'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go to the office.
To visit a doctor or professional for care.
Ir al consultorio
The office is open.
The place is available to attend to patients.
El consultorio está abierto
Appointment at the office.
A scheduled meeting for medical or professional consultations.
Cita en el consultorio

Related Words

doctor
Health professional who practices medicine.
doctor
patient
Person who receives medical attention or consultation.
paciente
consultation
Action of requesting information or receiving care on a specific topic.
consulta

Slang Meanings

Makeshift office
When there is no space in the office, they sometimes hold a consultation in the waiting room.
Cuando no hay espacio en el consultorio, a veces hacen una consulta en la sala de espera.
Trusted office
I always go to my trusted office for my check-ups.
Siempre voy al consultorio de confianza para mis chequeos.
Popular office
The popular office offers care at affordable prices.
El consultorio popular ofrece atención a precios accesibles.