fisiatra
/fisjatɾa/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for physiatrist is fisiatra.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term médico rehabilitador is commonly used for a physiatrist.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun fisiatra is common-gender, meaning the article changes to indicate gender (la fisiatra for female, el fisiatra for male) while the noun itself remains the same. The plural form of fisiatra is fisiatras.
How do you pronounce it?
/fisjatɾa/
Did you know?
- The word fisiatra belongs to a group of Spanish nouns ending in 'a' that can be either masculine or feminine without changing their spelling.
- The root of fisiatra comes from the Greek words for 'nature' and 'healer', reflecting a philosophy of restoring the body's natural function.
- In many Spanish-speaking medical contexts, the word fisiatra sounds almost identical to the word for 'physiotherapist' in some dialects, which can lead to confusion between a doctor and a therapist. It is important to distinguish between a fisiatra and a fisioterapeuta.
Examples in context
- La paciente necesita una evaluación detallada por un fisiatra para determinar el mejor plan de rehabilitación.The patient needs a detailed evaluation by a physiatrist to determine the best rehabilitation plan.
- El médico fisiatra le recetó sesiones de terapia física para su recuperación.The physiatrist prescribed physical therapy sessions for their recovery.
- Necesito una cita con el fisiatra.I need an appointment with the physiatrist.
- El fisiatra recomendó ejercicios para mi espalda.The physiatrist recommended exercises for my back.
- Ella es una fisiatra muy reconocida.She is a very well-known physiatrist.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a medical appointment at home.
- María¿Sabes si el fisiatra está disponible hoy?Do you know if the physiatrist is available today?
- JavierNo estoy seguro, deja que lo llame.I am not sure, let me call him.
- MaríaPor favor, pregúntale sobre mi tratamiento.Please, ask him about my treatment.
- JavierLo haré en cuanto termine de trabajar.I will do it as soon as I finish working.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “physiatrist” translations and entries fisiatra, 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.
