oftalmólogo
/oftalˈmoloɡo/masculine
The English word ophthalmologist is translated into Spanish as oftalmólogo. Wiktionary also lists oftalmóloga.
Meaning: eye specialist (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| oftalmólogo | /oftalˈmoloɡo/ | masculine |
| oftalmóloga | /oftalˈmoloɡa/ | feminine |
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the term oculista is frequently used instead of oftalmólogo. In Mexico, the informal phrase doctor(a) de los ojos is common.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a group of male ophthalmologists or a mixed-gender group, use the masculine plural form oftalmólogos. To refer specifically to a group of female ophthalmologists, use the feminine plural form oftalmólogas.
How do you pronounce it?
/oftalˈmoloɡo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the English spelling with a 'ph' when writing in Spanish. The word is always spelled with an 'f' as oftalmólogo.
Did you know?
- The word oculista is derived from the Latin oculus for 'eye', whereas oftalmólogo comes from Greek, creating two distinct linguistic paths for the same profession.
- In some Latin American regions, if a patient says they are going to the oculista, they might actually be visiting an optometrist rather than a medical doctor.
- The Spanish word oftalmólogo features an accent on the 'o' because it is an 'esdrújula' word, meaning the stress falls on the third-to-last syllable.
Examples in context
- En su círculo de amigos hay dos médicos: un cirujano y un oftalmólogo.There are two doctors in his circle of friends, a surgeon and an ophthalmologist.This sentence shows how to list an oftalmólogo alongside other types of doctors.Tatoeba #3762306 by Seael, translation #287727 by AlanF_US
- Un oftalmólogo no se ocupa de las personas embarazadas, eso es un obstetra.An ophthalmologist doesn't care for pregnant people, that's an obstetrician.This sentence uses oftalmólogo to clarify a distinction between an eye specialist and an obstetrician.Tatoeba #10082446 by manufrutos, translation #10082250 by shekitten
- Zamenhof, el creador de la lengua artificial "esperanto", era un oftalmólogo.Zamenhof, creator of the constructed language Esperanto, was an ophthalmologist.This sentence provides a historical context using the word oftalmólogo.Tatoeba #509967 by Shishir, translation #509725 by shekitten
- Me gustaría concertar una cita con un oftalmólogo lo antes posible.I would like to schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.
- El médico oftalmólogo confirmó que necesito usar gafas de lectura.The ophthalmologist confirmed that I need to use reading glasses.
- El oculista me hizo un examen completo de la vista.The ophthalmologist performed a thorough eye examination on me.
Example conversation
Lucía is telling Daniel about her medical appointment.
- LucíaTengo una cita con el oftalmólogo mañana.I have an appointment with the ophthalmologist tomorrow.
- Daniel¡Qué bien! ¿Tienes algún problema con la vista?That's good! Do you have any problems with your vision?
- LucíaNo, solo es un chequeo anual con el oftalmólogo.No, it is just an annual check-up with the ophthalmologist.
- DanielEs importante cuidar los ojos, Lucía.It is important to take care of your eyes, Lucía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ophthalmologist” translations and entries oftalmólogo, oftalmóloga, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
