flebotomista
/flebotomista/from spelling rules
The English word phlebotomist is translated into Spanish as flebotomista.
Meaning: medical worker (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun flebotomista is common gender, meaning the word itself does not change for gender. Only the article changes (el flebotomista vs. la flebotomista).
How do you pronounce it?
/flebotomista/
Did you know?
- The word flebotomista shares its root with the Greek word for 'vein' (phlebos) and 'cutting' (tomia), mirroring the ancient practice of bloodletting.
- While flebotomista is technically correct, a Spanish speaker in a hospital will almost always ask for el técnico de laboratorio or el enfermero to perform blood draws.
- While flebotomista is the technical term, a patient in a clinic might simply ask for the person who saca sangre (takes blood), as the professional title is seen as overly clinical.
Examples in context
- La flebotomista se asustó a sí misma al practicar su trabajo en un globo.The phlebotomist scared herself by practicing her craft on a balloon.This sentence shows how the word flebotomista is used when describing a professional practicing their craft.Tatoeba #837492 by DanaDescalza, translation #703162 by papabear
- ¿Qué es un flebotomista?What is a phlebotomist?
- Un flebotomista es un profesional de la salud que se especializa en la extracción de sangre para realizar análisis clínicos.A phlebotomist is a healthcare professional who specializes in drawing blood for clinical analysis.
- Necesito hablar con la flebotomista.I need to speak with the phlebotomist.
- El flebotomista tomó la muestra de sangre.The phlebotomist took the blood sample.
Example conversation
At a medical clinic waiting room.
- Sofía¿Sabe si la flebotomista ya llegó?Do you know if the phlebotomist has arrived yet?
- MateoCreo que ella está preparando el equipo.I think she is preparing the equipment.
- SofíaPerfecto, espero que sea rápida.Perfect, I hope she is fast.
- MateoSeguro que sí, Sofía.I'm sure she will be, Sofía.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “phlebotomist” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
