Doctor (en. Doctor)

/ˈdok.tɔɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Health professional who diagnoses and treats diseases.

The doctor prescribed me a medication for my cough.

El doctor me recetó un medicamento para la tos.

Person who holds a doctorate in an academic discipline.

Dr. Pérez is a specialist in molecular biology.

El doctor Pérez es especialista en biología molecular.

From Latin 'doctor', which means 'the one who teaches'.

primary care doctor

General practitioner who regularly attends to patients.

doctor de cabecera

consult the doctor

Requesting medical guidance or treatment.

consultar al doctor

doctorate

Academic degree obtained after completing advanced studies.

doctorado

medicine

Science that deals with health and the treatment of diseases.

medicina

hospital

Establishment dedicated to medical care.

hospital

surgeon

Doctor specializing in performing surgical operations.

cirujano

Doc

I'm going to see the doc for a check-up.

Voy a ver al doc para un chequeo.

primary care physician

The primary care physician advised me to exercise.

El médico de cabecera me aconsejó hacer ejercicio.

Consul

Sometimes I refer to my doctor as consul among friends.

A veces suelo referirme a mi doctor como cónsul entre amigos.