How to Say “Orthopedic” in Spanish

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ortopédico
/oɾtoˈpediko/
The English word orthopedic is translated into Spanish as ortopédico.
Of or relating to orthopedics (adj).
Meaning: Of or relating to orthopedics (adj)

How does it change in a sentence?

As an adjective, ortopédico must agree in both gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine form ortopédica for feminine nouns, the masculine plural ortopédicos for masculine plural nouns and the feminine plural ortopédicas for feminine plural nouns.

How do you pronounce it?

/oɾtoˈpediko/

Did you know?

  • When discussing bone and muscle injuries, a specialist is often called a traumatólogo rather than an ortopedista. The term traumatología covers the broader field of treating physical trauma that many English speakers would label as 'orthopedic'.
  • The Spanish word ortopédico is a cognate of the English term, as both derive from the Greek roots 'orthos' meaning 'straight' and 'pais' meaning 'child'.
  • In Spanish, the single term ortopedia encompasses both the surgical medical specialty and the technical craft of making corrective appliances.

Examples in context

  • El ortopédico recomendó una cirugía para corregir la lesión en la rodilla.
    The orthopedic specialist recommended surgery to correct the knee injury.
  • ¿Vas a visitar al doctor de los huesos? Escuché que tiene mucho conocimiento en problemas de espalda.
    Are you going to visit the bone doctor? I heard he has a lot of knowledge about back problems.
  • Necesito un calzado ortopédico para mi pie.
    I need orthopedic footwear for my foot.
  • El doctor me recomendó un colchón ortopédico.
    The doctor recommended an orthopedic mattress to me.
  • Este es un tratamiento ortopédico muy efectivo.
    This is a very effective orthopedic treatment.

Example conversation

Alejandro and Sofía are discussing a gift for a relative.

  1. Sofía

    Alejandro, ¿qué le compramos a tu abuelo?
    Alejandro, what shall we buy for your grandfather?
  2. Alejandro

    Sofía, creo que necesita un soporte ortopédico.
    Sofía, I think he needs an orthopedic support.
  3. Sofía

    Es una buena idea para su espalda.
    That is a good idea for his back.
  4. Alejandro

    Sí, buscaré uno en la farmacia.
    Yes, I will look for one at the pharmacy.

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