quiropráctico
/kiɾoˈpɾaɡtiko/masculine
The Spanish word for chiropractor is quiropráctico.
quiropráctico is a noun used to refer to a chiropractor. When referring to a female chiropractor, the ending changes to a.
Meaning: chiropractor (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In most Latin American countries, quiropráctico is the standard term used for a chiropractor.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending based on gender and number. Use quiropráctica to refer to a female chiropractor. To form the masculine plural, add an s to the singular form to get quiroprácticos. For the feminine plural, change the ending to as to get quiroprácticas.
How do you pronounce it?
/kiɾoˈpɾaɡtiko/
Did you know?
- While quiropráctico is the official term, some Spanish speakers may colloquially use huesero to describe traditional folk bone-setters.
- In Spain, people often use the phrase ir al fisio to describe visiting a physical therapist, which is more common than visiting a quiropráctico.
- The word quiropráctico is a hybrid loanword derived from the Greek words for 'hand' and 'practice'.
Examples in context
- Necesito una cita con el quiropráctico para tratar mi dolor de espaldaI need an appointment with the chiropractor to treat my back pain
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un buen quiropráctico?Where can I find a good chiropractor?
- ¿Está cubierto el tratamiento quiropráctico por el seguro médico?Is chiropractic treatment covered by health insurance?
- El quiropráctico me ayudó con la espalda.The chiropractor helped me with my back.
- Necesito buscar un buen quiropráctico.I need to look for a good chiropractor.
- Mi quiropráctico es muy amable.My chiropractor is very kind.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing their physical health.
- Daniel¿Tienes cita con el quiropráctico?Do you have an appointment with the chiropractor?
- SofíaSí, voy a ver a mi quiropráctico hoy.Yes, I am going to see my chiropractor today.
- DanielEspero que el quiropráctico te alivie el dolor.I hope the chiropractor relieves your pain.
- SofíaMuchas gracias, Daniel.Thank you very much, Daniel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chiropractor” translations and entries quiropráctico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
