Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Médico: doctor
médico
Pronunciation: MEH-dee-koh (stress the capital letters)
Médico means “doctor” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: doctor
- How to say it: MEH-dee-koh
- Gender: el médico
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “médico” means and how to use it
Médico means “doctor,” and the feminine form is médica. “Doctor” and “doctora” are also used when addressing someone.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el médico / la médica (masculine / feminine)
- Plural: los médicos / las médicoas
Examples with audio
- Mi hermana es médica.My sister is a doctor.
- Necesito ver a un médico.I need to see a doctor.
- El médico me recomendó descansar.The doctor recommended that I rest.
Usage tip
The stress is on the first syllable: MÉ-di-co. Médico is the profession, while “doctor” can be a title used when speaking to someone: “Buenos días, doctor.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “doctor” in Spanish?
“doctor” in Spanish is “médico.” It is pronounced MEH-dee-koh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “médico”?
Say MEH-dee-koh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “médico” masculine or feminine?
Médico is masculine: “el médico.” The plural is “médicos.”
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