clínica
/ˈklinika/feminine
The Spanish word for clinic is clínica.
The term refers to a medical facility.
Meaning: medical facility (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, clínica is very commonly used to refer to clinics and the word policlínica is used to convey the idea of a medical center offering a broader range of specialized services. In Latin America, the term centro médico is widely used.
How does it change in a sentence?
clínica is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈklinika/
Did you know?
- In certain psychiatric contexts, clínica can refer to the overall set of symptoms a patient presents, rather than the physical building.
- In many Latin American countries, if you ask for a clínica, you are likely looking for a private facility, whereas a hospital is often seen as a larger, public institution.
- The word clínica shares the same Greek root as the English word 'clinic', which is derived from 'kline', meaning 'bed'.
Examples in context
- La clínica está en la calle Park 1439.The clinic is at 1439 Park Street.This sentence is useful for describing the location of a clínica.Tatoeba #4631699 by AucaCoyan, translation #4501331 by CK
- Cuando ella se desmayó, la llevamos directo a la clínica.We took her straight to the clinic as soon as she fainted.This sentence shows how to describe taking someone to a clínica.Tatoeba #943930 by marcelostockle, translation #1410425 by CM
- Le internaron en esta clínica después de decir que oía voces.They put him in this clinic after he said he was hearing voices.This sentence illustrates a context where someone is admitted to a clínica.Tatoeba #1021922 by Shishir, translation #2040357 by halfb1t
- Necesito una cita en la clínica para mi chequeo médico.I need an appointment at the clinic for my medical checkup.
- El centro médico ofrece servicios especializados en pediatría.The medical clinic provides specialized pediatric services.
- La cita con el dentista es en su consultorio en el centro.The appointment with the dentist is at his clinic downtown.
- La clínica médica cerca de casa tiene un excelente equipo de doctores.The medical clinic near my house has an excellent team of doctors.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are talking about a doctor's appointment.
- Sofía¿A qué clínica vas hoy?Which clinic are you going to today?
- JavierVoy a la clínica de la esquina.I am going to the clinic on the corner.
- SofíaEspero que el médico sea bueno.I hope the doctor is good.
- JavierSí, es una clínica muy profesional.Yes, it is a very professional clinic.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “clinic” translations and entries clínica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries clínica, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
