How to Say "Neurosurgeon" in Spanish

neurocirujano

/neuɾoθiɾuˈxano/masculine

The Spanish word for 'neurosurgeon' is neurocirujano.

neurocirujano is the most common and straightforward term used to refer to a neurosurgeon.

Meaning: brain surgeon (noun)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is a compound of neuro-, referring to the nerves or the brain and cirujano, meaning surgeon.

The masculine form is neurocirujano. To refer to a female neurosurgeon, use the feminine form neurocirujana. For the plural form, use neurocirujanos.

/neuɾoθiɾuˈxano/

The word cirujano is a linguistic relic of the Moorish era in Spain, reflecting the period when Arabic was the primary language of science and medicine in the region.
In some Latin American countries, a neurosurgeon might be referred to as a neurocirujano even if they primarily perform spinal surgery, as the term covers the entire nervous system, not just the brain.
Although neurocirujano is the technical term, Spanish speakers often use the more general especialista or médico in casual conversation to avoid the long, multi-syllabic word.

Necesitamos hablar con el neurocirujano.
We need to speak with the neurosurgeon.
Mi hermano es un neurocirujano famoso.
My brother is a famous neurosurgeon.

At a hospital reception desk.

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