podólogo
/poˈdɔ.lo.ɡu/masculine
The Portuguese word for podiatrist is podólogo.
A podiatrist is a specialist in foot care.
Meaning: specialist in foot care (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular is podólogo, and the feminine form is podóloga. The masculine plural form is podólogos and the feminine plural form is podólogas.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /poˈdɔ.lo.ɡu/.
Did you know?
- While in English a 'podiatrist' is often a medical doctor, in Brazil and Portugal, a podólogo is frequently a technician or specialist who may not hold a medical degree. This distinction can change which clinics you visit for different types of ailments.
- The term podólogo shares the same Greek root as the English word 'podium', which refers to a raised platform or base. In both languages, the root implies something related to the feet.
- In Brazil, people often confuse a podólogo with a podiatra. While a podólogo is a technician, a podiatra is a medical doctor specializing in the feet.
Examples in context
- Eu preciso marcar uma consulta com um podólogo.I need to schedule an appointment with a podiatrist.
- Eu preciso marcar uma consulta com o podólogo.I need to make an appointment with the podiatrist.
- O podólogo recomendou um creme especial para os pés.The podiatrist recommended a special cream for the feet.
- Aquele podólogo é muito bom no que faz.That podiatrist is very good at what he does.
Example conversation
Felipe is explaining to Beatriz why he is walking slowly.
- BeatrizVocê está andando com dificuldade, Felipe?Are you walking with difficulty, Felipe?
- FelipeSim, tenho uma consulta com o podólogo amanhã.Yes, I have an appointment with the podiatrist tomorrow.
- BeatrizEspero que o podólogo consiga te ajudar logo.I hope the podiatrist can help you soon.
- FelipeObrigado, Beatriz. Estou com muita dor no pé.Thank you, Beatriz. My foot hurts a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “podiatrist” translations and entries podólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries podólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
