gastro
/ɡastɾo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, gastro is a shortened term for gastroenterology or a gastroenterologist.
In a medical context, gastro is used informally to refer to a gastroenterologist.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡastɾo/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, gastro is often used as shorthand for gastroenteritis, referring specifically to a stomach flu or food poisoning rather than the doctor.
- The prefix gastro appears in Spanish words for culinary arts like gastronomía, creating a linguistic link between the science of digestion and the art of cooking.
- In a Spanish pharmacy, asking for something for la gastro will lead the pharmacist to suggest anti-diarrheals rather than a referral to a specialist.
Examples in context
- Me duele mucho el estómagoMy stomach hurts a lot.
- Tengo una cita con el gastro mañana.I have an appointment with the gastro tomorrow.
- El gastro me recetó este medicamento.The gastro prescribed this medicine to me.
- Necesito ir al gastro por este dolor.I need to go to the gastro because of this pain.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are talking about health concerns at home.
- Lucía¿Cómo estás de la barriga, Mateo?How is your stomach, Mateo?
- MateoMal, creo que debo llamar al gastro.Bad, I think I should call the gastro.
- LucíaSí, es mejor que te vea un especialista.Yes, it is better that a specialist sees you.
- MateoTienes razón, iré hoy mismo.You are right, I will go today.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
