neonatólogo
/neonatoloɡo/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for neonatologist is neonatólogo.
The term refers to a person who studies or applies neonatology.
Meaning: person who studies or applies neonatology (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use neonatóloga for a female neonatologist. For a group of neonatologists, use the masculine or mixed-gender plural form neonatólogos or the feminine plural form neonatólogas if the group consists only of women.
Did you know?
- While neonatólogo is the precise medical term, Spanish speakers in casual settings often refer to these specialists simply as el pediatra or la pediatra, as neonatology is a sub-specialty of pediatrics.
- In Spanish, the suffix -logo comes from the Greek logos, which can mean 'word', 'reason' or 'study'. This creates a vast family of similar professions, from biólogo to psicólogo, all sharing the same structural root as neonatólogo.
- In some Spanish-speaking healthcare systems, the specialized unit where a neonatólogo works is called the UCIN, an acronym for Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Neonatales.
Examples in context
- El neonatólogo asistió al parto prematuro.The neonatologist attended the premature delivery.
- Ayer visité al neonatólogo en el hospital.Yesterday, I visited the neonatologist at the hospital.
- Mi prima quiere ser neonatóloga cuando termine la carrera de medicina.My cousin wants to become a neonatologist after finishing her medical degree.
- El neonatólogo revisó al bebé recién nacido.The neonatologist examined the newborn baby.
- Necesitamos hablar con un neonatólogo de inmediato.We need to speak with a neonatologist immediately.
Example conversation
A hospital hallway where a parent is asking a doctor for information.
- Mateo¿Sabe si el neonatólogo ya llegó?Do you know if the neonatologist has arrived yet?
- MaríaSí, el neonatólogo está en la unidad de cuidados.Yes, the neonatologist is in the intensive care unit.
- MateoGracias, espero que él pueda ayudar a mi hijo.Thank you, I hope he can help my son.
- MaríaÉl es un excelente profesional, no se preocupe.He is an excellent professional, don't worry.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
