psicólogo
/siˈkoloɡo/masculine
The Spanish word for psychologist is psicólogo. It is also spelled sicólogo.
Meaning: expert in the field of psychology (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| psicólogo | /siˈkoloɡo/ /psiˈkoloɡo/ |
masculine |
| sicólogo | /siˈkoloɡo/ | masculine, alternative form |
This noun refers to an expert in the field of psychology.
Which one should you use?
sicólogo is an alternative spelling of psicólogo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term psicóloga clínica is used to specify a clinical psychologist.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form is psicóloga, the masculine plural is psicólogos and the feminine plural is psicólogas.
How do you pronounce it?
/siˈkoloɡo/
Did you know?
- The word psicólogo is derived from the Greek 'psykhe', meaning 'soul', implying that a psychologist is originally a 'student of the soul'.
- The Royal Spanish Academy officially accepted sicólogo without the p to reflect how people actually speak, though the original Greek-derived spelling remains common.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a psicólogo is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication, a role reserved for a psiquiatra.
Examples in context
- ¿Por qué crees que Tom eligió ser psicólogo?Why do you think Tom chose to become a psychologist?This sentence is useful for asking about a person's career choice.Tatoeba #1178998 by marcelostockle, translation #1023748 by CK
- A mi sorpresa, el connotado psicólogo fue acusado de secuestro.To my surprise, the noted psychologist was accused of a kidnapping.This sentence shows how the word is used when discussing a person accused of a crime.Tatoeba #1178989 by marcelostockle, translation #18920 by Swift
- El prominente psicólogo se asemeja a mi tío en aspecto exterior.The prominent psychologist resembles my uncle in appearance.This sentence demonstrates how to use the word when describing a person's physical appearance.Tatoeba #5941824 by albrusgher, translation #45090 by CM
- Tengo una cita con un psicólogo.I have an appointment with a psychologist.
- Quiero conocer a una psicóloga.I want to meet a female psychologist.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and María are discussing a potential new job for a friend.
- DanielDaniel necesita trabajar como psicólogo.Daniel needs to work as a psychologist.
- MaríaÉl es un psicólogo muy bueno.He is a very good psychologist.
- Daniel¿Conoces a un psicólogo famoso?Do you know a famous psychologist?
- MaríaNo, pero conozco a un experto.No, but I know an expert.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “psychologist” translations and entries psicólogo, sicólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries psicólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
