médico
/ˈmediko/
The English word 'medical' is translated into Spanish as médico.
The word is used to describe things related to the practice of medicine.
Meaning: of the practice of medicine (adj)
Which one should you use?
In Spanish, médico can function as both an adjective meaning 'medical' and a noun meaning 'doctor'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, so use médica for feminine nouns like atención (medical care). The adjective takes the form médicos when modifying masculine plural nouns. The adjective takes the form médicas when modifying feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmediko/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, people use the word doctor instead of médico when speaking directly to a physician as a sign of respect.
- The English word 'medicine' and the Spanish word médico share the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root *med-, which originally meant 'to take appropriate measures' or 'to advise'.
- The Spanish language treats médico as a profession, so when stating someone's job, you do not use an article like 'a' or 'the' before the word.
Examples in context
- Vino un equipo médico.A medical team came.This sentence is useful for mentioning a medical team.Tatoeba #6771471 by arh, translation #9004233 by helloroto
- ¿Tiene usted seguro médico?Do you have medical insurance?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has medical insurance.Tatoeba #5450078 by Seael, translation #27892 by CK
- ¿Puedo usar mi seguro médico?Can I use my medical insurance?This sentence is useful for asking about using medical insurance.Tatoeba #2056458 by lazarus1907, translation #27890 by CK
- Para estudiar medicina, necesitas dedicación y pasión.To study medicine, you need dedication and passion.
- El personal sanitario trabaja arduamente para garantizar la salud de los pacientes.The medical staff works hard to ensure the health of patients.
- El médico me recetó medicamentos para el resfriado.The doctor prescribed me medicine for the cold.
- Voy a hacerme un chequeo de salud.I am going to get a medical check-up.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are talking about a health appointment.
- LucíaTengo un problema médico muy urgente.I have a very urgent medical problem.
- Alejandro¿Ya tienes un informe médico detallado?Do you already have a detailed medical report?
- LucíaNo, pero buscaré ayuda médica mañana.No, but I will seek medical help tomorrow.
- AlejandroEstá bien, Lucía, ve pronto al doctor.That's fine, Lucía, go to the doctor soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “medical” translations and entries médico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries médico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
