How to Say “Medical Physics” in Spanish

física médica
/fisika medika/from spelling rules
The English phrase medical physics is translated into Spanish as física médica.

Did you know?

  • Depending on the country, a professional in física médica might be confused with a fisioterapeuta (physical therapist) if the full title is not used.
  • The word física shares a common ancestor with the English word 'physician', as both trace back to the Greek 'phusis' meaning 'nature'.
  • In some Spanish-speaking hospitals, you might see física médica grouped under radiofísica, a term less common in English that specifically links physics to radiology.

Examples in context

  • La física médica es una disciplina fascinante
    Medical physics is a fascinating discipline
  • Me interesa conocer más sobre la física aplicada a la medicina
    I'm interested in learning more about applied physics to medicine
  • Estoy estudiando física médica en la universidad
    I'm studying medical physics at university
  • Ella estudia física médica en la universidad.
    She studies medical physics at the university.
  • La física médica es esencial para el tratamiento.
    Medical physics is essential for the treatment.
  • Necesito un experto en física médica.
    I need an expert in medical physics.

Example conversation

María and Mateo are discussing their career paths at a college fair.

  1. María

    ¿Qué carrera te interesa, Mateo?
    What career interests you, Mateo?
  2. Mateo

    Quiero especializarme en física médica.
    I want to specialize in medical physics.
  3. María

    Es una opción muy interesante.
    It is a very interesting option.
  4. Mateo

    Sí, me gusta mucho la tecnología.
    Yes, I like technology a lot.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries física, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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