ginecólogo
/xineˈkoloɡo/
The Spanish word for gynecologist is ginecólogo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending to indicate gender and number. Use Ginecóloga when referring to a female gynecologist. The masculine form for a male gynecologist is Ginecólogo. For a group of male gynecologists or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form ginecólogos.
How do you pronounce it?
/xineˈkoloɡo/
Did you know?
- While ginecólogo is the medical term, people in some Latin American regions may use the informal term el doctor de mujeres meaning 'the women's doctor' in casual conversation.
- The term gineco- is used in Spanish to form other words like gineceo, which refers to the women's quarters in ancient Greek houses.
- The Spanish word ginecólogo shares a root with the word ginecomastia, which refers to the enlargement of breast tissue in males.
Examples in context
- Necesito hacer una cita con mi médico ginecólogo para un chequeo anual.I need to make an appointment with my gynecologist for an annual check-up.
- Me siento más cómoda viendo a una ginecóloga.I feel more comfortable seeing a female gynecologist.
- Necesito hacer una cita con el ginecólogo.I need to make an appointment with the gynecologist.
- Mi ginecólogo es muy amable.My gynecologist is very kind.
- El ginecólogo me dio una receta.The gynecologist gave me a prescription.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing her medical appointments at home.
- ElenaMateo, tengo que ir al ginecólogo mañana.Mateo, I have to go to the gynecologist tomorrow.
- Mateo¿Es para un chequeo general?Is it for a general checkup?
- ElenaSí, es una revisión rutinaria.Yes, it is a routine checkup.
- MateoEstá bien, es importante cuidarse.That's fine, it is important to take care of yourself.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ginecólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
