otorrinolaringólogo
/ˌotoˌrinoˌlaɾinˈɡoloɡo/masculine
The English phrase 'otorhinolaryngologist' is translated into Spanish as otorrinolaringólogo. Wiktionary also lists otorrino.
Meaning: medical doctor of ear, nose and throat (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| otorrinolaringólogo | /ˌotoˌrinoˌlaɾinˈɡoloɡo/ | masculine |
| otorrino | /ˌotoˈrino/ | feminine, masculine |
The term refers to a medical doctor specializing in the ear, nose and throat.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of several parts: the prefix oto- comes from the Greek word for ear, and the component laringo- refers to the larynx or throat.
Which one should you use?
otorrinolaringólogo is the full, formal name of the profession, while otorrino is a common abbreviation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
otorrinolaringólogo is the formal way to say 'otorhinolaryngologist'. In everyday conversation, people use the colloquial, informal abbreviation otorrino.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female doctor, change the ending of the full word to otorrinolaringóloga. The plural form of the shortened version is otorrinos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌotoˌrinoˌlaɾinˈɡoloɡo/
Did you know?
- The word otorrinolaringólogo is one of the longest common nouns in the Spanish language, reflecting a tendency in medical Spanish to create highly specific compound words from Greek roots.
- The term otorrinolaringólogo can be formed as a back-formation from otorrinolaringología, the name of the medical field itself.
- The middle of the word otorrinolaringólogo contains the Greek-derived root for 'nose', yet the abbreviation otorrino is so common that many native speakers may not even realize the term describes the nose at all.
Examples in context
- Tom es otorrinolaringológo.Tom is an otorhinolaryngologist.This sentence demonstrates the use of the abbreviation otorrino.Tatoeba #9365835 by ignacio, translation #9365837 by DJ_Saidez
- Mi tía es otorrinolaringóloga y trabaja en un prestigioso hospital.My aunt is an otorhinolaryngologist and works at a prestigious hospital.
- El médico otorrinolaringólogo recomendó una cirugía para mi problema de adenoides.The medical otorhinolaryngologist recommended surgery for my adenoid problem.
- Voy a visitar al otorrino para que revise mi garganta.I'm going to see the otorhinolaryngologist to have my throat checked.
- Mi otorrinolaringólogo me recetó medicamentos para tratar la sinusitis.My otorhinolaryngologist prescribed medication to treat my sinusitis.
- El otorrino me sugirió utilizar tapones para los oídos en el concierto.The otorhinolaryngologist suggested using earplugs at the concert.
- ¿Sabes si el otorrino estará disponible mañana? Necesito hacer una consulta.Do you know if the otorhinolaryngologist will be available tomorrow? I need to make an appointment.
- Necesito hablar con el otorrinolaringólogo.I need to speak with the otorhinolaryngologist.
- Él es un otorrinolaringólogo muy reconocido.He is a very well-known otorhinolaryngologist.
Example conversation
Maria is telling Javier about her health issues.
- MaríaJavier, me duele mucho el oído.Javier, my ear hurts a lot.
- JavierDeberías ir al otorrinolaringólogo.You should go to the otorhinolaryngologist.
- María¿Conoces a un buen otorrinolaringólogo?Do you know a good otorhinolaryngologist?
- JavierSí, te daré su número ahora.Yes, I will give you his number now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “otorhinolaryngologist” translations and entries otorrinolaringólogo, otorrino, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries otorrino, otorrinolaringólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
