pediatra
/peˈdjatɾa/feminine, masculine
The English phrase "pediatrician" is translated into Spanish as pediatra.
The term refers to a physician who specialises in pediatrics.
Meaning: physician who specialises in pediatrics (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru, the term Neonatólogo is specifically used to describe a pediatrician who is specialized in neonatology.
How does it change in a sentence?
pediatra is a common-gender noun. This means the word itself does not change to indicate gender, but the article used with it does: use el pediatra for a male pediatrician and la pediatra for a female pediatrician.
How do you pronounce it?
/peˈdjatɾa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word pediatra is a 'common-gender' noun, but it belongs to a small group of professional titles that traditionally ended in 'a' regardless of gender, mirroring ancient Greek naming patterns.
- The Spanish word pediatra is a cognate of the English 'pediatrician', but it shares a root with the Greek word pais, meaning 'child', which is also the root of 'pedagogy'.
- While pediatra is used globally, some Spanish speakers use the term pediatría to refer to both the medical specialty and the physical clinic or office where the doctor works.
Examples in context
- ¡Mi bebé está enfermo! Necesito llevarlo al pediatra mañana.My baby is sick! I need to take him to the pediatrician tomorrow.
- ¿Podrías recomendarme algún buen médico pediatra para mi hermana?Could you recommend a good pediatrician for my sister?
- Mi primo quiere estudiar para ser médico especialista en pediatría.My cousin wants to study to become a specialist doctor in pediatrics.
- Leí en un libro que los pediatras en España se llaman médicos de niños.I read in a book that pediatricians in Spain are called children's doctors.
- El pediatra es muy amable con los niños.The pediatrician is very kind to children.
- Necesito una cita con la pediatra.I need an appointment with the pediatrician.
- Mi hermana trabaja como pediatra en este hospital.My sister works as a pediatrician in this hospital.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing their baby's health.
- AlejandroEl bebé tiene fiebre hoy.The baby has a fever today.
- MaríaLlamaré al pediatra ahora mismo.I will call the pediatrician right now.
- Alejandro¿Crees que nos reciba hoy?Do you think he will see us today?
- MaríaSí, el pediatra siempre nos ayuda.Yes, the pediatrician always helps us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pediatrician” translations and entries pediatra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
