consulta
/konˈsulta/
The English word 'consultation' is translated into Spanish as consulta.
consulta refers to a conference held for the exchange of information and advice. In a medical context, it can specifically refer to a medical appointment or the act of seeing a doctor.
Meaning: a conference for the exchange of information and advice (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations for the concept of a medical consultation include: in Mexico or Spain, consulta médica is commonly used. In Colombia or Argentina, cita médica is used. And in Mexico or Central America, asesoría is used to convey the concept of consultation or advice.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of consulta is consultas. If you wish to use the verb form meaning 'to consult', use consultar.
How do you pronounce it?
/konˈsulta/
Did you know?
- The term consulta can also refer to a public referendum or a national vote on a specific issue in several Spanish-speaking countries.
- In Spanish, the word consulta does not just describe the act of meeting a doctor, but also the physical room or office where the medical exam takes place.
- The root of consulta traces back to the Latin cōnsultāre, which comes from cōnsul, the title of the highest elected political officials in the Roman Republic.
Examples in context
- Quisiera hacer una consulta para usar frenillos.I'd like to have a consultation about getting braces.This sentence is useful for inquiring about a consulta regarding braces.Tatoeba #1264882 by marcelostockle, translation #263642 by CK
- Llamaré al médico para cambiar la hora de la consulta.I'll call the doctor to reschedule the consultation.This sentence is useful for rescheduling a consulta with a doctor.Tatoeba #1007943 by hundo, translation #9400803 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito hacer una consulta legalI need to have a legal consultation
- No olvides tu entrevista con el asesor financieroDon't forget your consultation with the financial advisor
- Necesito hablar con el doctor sobre mi tratamientoI need to consult with the doctor about my treatment
- Necesito una cita médica para una consulta con el especialistaI need a medical appointment for a consultation with the specialist
- La consejería psicológica me ha sido de gran ayudaPsychological counseling has been very helpful to me
- La consulta será muy breve.The consultation will be very brief.
Example conversation
A woman is asking a man about a professional appointment.
- María¿A qué hora es la consulta?What time is the consultation?
- MateoEs a las tres de la tarde, María.It is at three in the afternoon, María.
- MaríaPerfecto, gracias por avisarme.Perfect, thanks for letting me know.
- MateoDe nada, nos vemos allí.You're welcome, see you there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry consulta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries consulta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
