neurólogo
/neuˈɾoloɡo/masculine
The English word neurologist is translated into Spanish as neurólogo.
A neurólogo is a doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology.
Meaning: doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form neurólogo when referring to a male neurologist or a mixed-gender group of neurologists.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the term neurólogo(a) clínico(a) is used to specify a clinical neurologist.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of neurólogo is neuróloga. The plural form is neurólogos. For a group of female neurologists, use the feminine plural form neurólogas.
How do you pronounce it?
/neuˈɾoloɡo/
Did you know?
- A neurólogo deals with the sistema nervioso, but in Spanish, the word sistema is grammatically masculine despite ending in 'a', which is an oddity for those learning gender rules.
- The phrase tener los nervios a flor de piel is often used by patients visiting a neurólogo to describe an extreme state of emotional sensitivity or irritability.
- The Spanish word cerebro used by a neurólogo refers specifically to the brain, whereas encéfalo is the more technical term for the entire brain mass including the cerebellum and brainstem.
Examples in context
- Yanni es un neurólogo argelino.Yanni is an Algerian neurologist.Tatoeba #10063081 by manufrutos, translation #10062248 by Amastan
- Yanni es un neurólogo certificado argelino.Yanni is an Algerian certified neurologist.Tatoeba #10063080 by manufrutos, translation #10062249 by Amastan
- Tomás es neurólogo.Tom is a neurologist.Tatoeba #5057108 by don_ramon, translation #1493309 by Spamster
- Mi hermano quiere ser neurólogo cuando termine la universidad.My brother wants to become a neurologist after finishing university.
- Fui a ver a mi neuro porque seguía teniendo dolores de cabeza.I went to see my neurologist because I kept having headaches.
- Mi abuela necesita ver a un doctor especializado en neurología para su enfermedad.My grandmother needs to see a doctor specialized in neurology for her condition.
- En mi ciudad, solo hay un neurólogo clínico.In my city, there is only one clinical neurologist.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a medical appointment.
- Sofía¿Vas a visitar al neurólogo mañana?Are you visiting the neurologist tomorrow?
- DanielSí, tengo cita con un neurólogo muy bueno.Yes, I have an appointment with a very good neurologist.
- SofíaEspero que el neurólogo pueda ayudarte.I hope the neurologist can help you.
- DanielGracias, espero que sea un buen neurólogo.Thanks, I hope he is a good neurologist.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “neurologist” translations and entries neurólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
