diagnóstico
/djaɡˈnostiko/masculine
The English word diagnosis is translated into Spanish as diagnóstico. Wiktionary also lists diagnosis.
Meaning: identification of the nature and cause of an illness (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| diagnóstico | /djaɡˈnostiko/ | masculine |
| diagnosis | /djaɡˈnosis/ | feminine |
The word is used to describe the identification of the nature and cause of an illness. In Spain, you can use the phrase el diagnóstico clínico to specifically specify a clinical diagnosis.
Which one should you use?
While both forms exist, the masculine noun diagnóstico is the standard word used in almost all modern medical and general contexts. The feminine form diagnosis is also available.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, el diagnóstico clínico is a common way to specify a clinical diagnosis.
How do you pronounce it?
/djaɡˈnostiko/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, diagnóstico is not limited to medicine and is commonly used in business as diagnóstico de empresa to evaluate a company's health.
- While the word is typically masculine, if you use the feminine form diagnosis, you might sound like a character from an old-fashioned medical text rather than a modern speaker.
- Spanish medical professionals use the phrase diagnóstico diferencial to specifically describe the process of distinguishing one disease from others with similar symptoms.
Examples in context
- El doctor erró en el diagnóstico.The doctor made the wrong diagnosis.This sentence shows an instance where a doctor made an incorrect diagnóstico.Tatoeba #7859563 by arh, translation #7857783 by Hybrid
- Debe aclararse el diagnóstico médico.The medical diagnosis must be clarified.This sentence illustrates the need to clarify a medical diagnóstico.Tatoeba #10078977 by manufrutos, translation #10072321 by AlanF_US
- Es un doctor extraño. Dice que un diagnóstico completo le exigiría examinar el cuerpo del paciente en otros aspectos.He's a strange doctor. He said that a full diagnosis would require him to scan the patient's body in other dimensions.This sentence describes a situation where a complete diagnóstico would require further examination.Tatoeba #1618729 by teskmon, translation #1467997 by nonong
- El médico me dio el diagnóstico de mi enfermedad.The doctor gave me the diagnosis of my illness.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are discussing a recent visit to the clinic.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿ya tienes el diagnóstico del médico?Daniel, do you have the doctor's diagnosis yet?
- DanielSí, María, me lo dieron esta mañana.Yes, María, they gave it to me this morning.
- MaríaY bien, ¿cuál fue el diagnóstico final?And well, what was the final diagnosis?
- DanielSolo es una gripe fuerte, nada grave.It's just a bad flu, nothing serious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diagnosis” translations and entries diagnóstico, diagnosis, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
