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English - Spanish
Doctor
ˈdɑktər
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
médico/médica, doctorado, doctor (title), arreglar/reparar
Doctor meanings in Spanish
médico/médica
Example:
The doctor prescribed some medicine.
El médico recetó algo de medicina.
She is a pediatrician, a doctor for children.
Ella es pediatra, médica para niños.
Usage: formalContext: Medical settings, healthcare
Note: The most common translation of 'doctor' when referring to a medical professional.
doctorado
Example:
She completed her doctorate in physics.
Completó su doctorado en física.
He has a doctorate in psychology.
Él tiene un doctorado en psicología.
Usage: formalContext: Academic or professional qualifications
Note: Refers to the highest academic degree awarded by a university.
doctor (title)
Example:
Dr. García will see you now.
El doctor García lo verá ahora.
Doctora Pérez is a renowned researcher.
La doctora Pérez es una investigadora reconocida.
Usage: formalContext: Professional titles
Note: Used to address or refer to someone with a doctorate degree.
arreglar/reparar
Example:
I need to call the plumber to doctor the leak.
Necesito llamar al fontanero para arreglar la fuga.
She doctored the photo to remove the background.
Ella retocó la foto para quitar el fondo.
Usage: informalContext: Informal use, non-medical
Note: This meaning is less common and often used in informal contexts.
Doctor's synonyms
physician
A physician is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.
Example: The physician prescribed medication for the patient's illness.
Note: Physician is a more formal term than doctor and is often used in medical contexts.
surgeon
A surgeon is a doctor who specializes in performing surgical procedures.
Example: The surgeon performed a successful operation on the patient's heart.
Note: A surgeon focuses specifically on surgical interventions, while a doctor may have a broader medical practice.
practitioner
A practitioner is a person who practices a profession or art, often used to refer to healthcare providers.
Example: The holistic practitioner recommended acupuncture for pain relief.
Note: Practitioner is a more general term that can encompass various healthcare professions beyond medical doctors.
clinician
A clinician is a healthcare professional who works directly with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat medical conditions.
Example: The clinician conducted a thorough assessment of the patient's mental health.
Note: Clinician often refers to healthcare professionals who provide direct patient care and may include doctors as well as other specialized healthcare providers.
Doctor expressions, common phrases
A pill-pusher
This phrase is informal and slightly derogatory, referring to a doctor who excessively prescribes medication without considering other options or the patient's needs.
Example: I'm tired of going to doctors who are just pill-pushers and don't listen to my concerns.
Note: The term 'pill-pusher' is more colloquial and has a negative connotation compared to 'doctor'.
Doctor's orders
This phrase implies that the doctor has given specific instructions or recommendations that must be followed.
Example: I have to rest for a week, it's doctor's orders after my surgery.
Note: It emphasizes the authoritative nature of the medical advice given by a doctor.
A quack
A quack is a person who pretends to be a doctor or who promotes ineffective or fake medical treatments.
Example: Be careful with that new 'miracle' treatment, it might be a scam from a quack.
Note: This term is pejorative and implies deceit or incompetence, unlike the neutral term 'doctor'.
House call
A house call is when a doctor visits a patient at their home for medical treatment or consultation.
Example: My doctor made a house call when I was too sick to go to the clinic.
Note: This phrase refers to a specific type of medical service, different from a regular visit to the doctor's office.
A bedside manner
Bedside manner refers to a doctor's approach and demeanor in interacting with patients, showing empathy, compassion, and good communication skills.
Example: She is a great doctor with a wonderful bedside manner, always making patients feel comfortable.
Note: It focuses on the interpersonal skills and emotional support provided by a doctor, distinct from their medical expertise.
Play doctor
To 'play doctor' means to role-play medical scenarios, often in a childlike or innocent manner.
Example: As children, we used to play doctor and pretend to give each other check-ups.
Note: This phrase is playful and imaginative, contrasting with the serious and professional role of a real doctor.
Call in sick
To 'call in sick' means to inform one's employer that you are too unwell to come to work due to illness.
Example: I had to call in sick today because of my flu symptoms.
Note: While a doctor can give a sick note, this phrase is about notifying an employer rather than seeking medical treatment.
Doctor everyday (slang) expressions
Doc
A common abbreviation for 'doctor'. It is informal and commonly used in casual conversations.
Example: I'm feeling really sick, I should go see the doc.
Note: Less formal and shorter than 'doctor'.
Medico
A slang term derived from 'medical professional' or 'medic'. It is used informally to refer to a doctor.
Example: The medico said I need to rest for a few days.
Note: Slang term that sounds more casual and friendly compared to 'doctor'.
Shrink
A colloquial term for a psychiatrist or psychologist. It is often used informally to refer to a mental health professional.
Example: I've been seeing a shrink to work through some issues.
Note: Specifically used to refer to mental health professionals, unlike 'doctor' which is a more general term.
Sawbones
An old-fashioned slang term for a doctor, especially a surgeon.
Example: The sawbones fixed up my broken arm in no time.
Note: An outdated and informal term for 'doctor', not commonly used in modern language.
Quack
A derogatory term used to describe a fake or incompetent doctor, often someone practicing alternative medicine without proper qualifications.
Example: I wouldn't trust that quack with my health; they seem unreliable.
Note: Negative connotation implying deceit or lack of skill, unlike 'doctor' which is a neutral term.
Doctor - Examples
The doctor prescribed me some medication for my cold.
El doctor me recetó algunos medicamentos para mi resfriado.
My sister wants to become a doctor when she grows up.
Mi hermana quiere convertirse en doctora cuando crezca.
The doctor examined the patient thoroughly before making a diagnosis.
El doctor examinó al paciente a fondo antes de hacer un diagnóstico.
Doctor grammar
Doctor - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: doctor
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): doctors
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): doctor
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): doctored
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): doctoring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): doctors
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): doctor
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): doctor
Syllables, Separation and Stress
doctor Contains 2 syllables: doc • tor
Phonetic transcription: ˈdäk-tər
doc tor , ˈdäk tər (The red syllable is stressed)
Doctor - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
doctor: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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