neumólogo
/neuˈmoloɡo/masculine
The English word 'pulmonologist' is translated into Spanish as neumólogo.
The term refers to a physician who specializes in pulmonology.
Meaning: a physician who specializes in pulmonology (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
Use neumóloga for a single female pulmonologist and neumólogas for a group of female pulmonologists. For a group consisting of males or a mixed group of males and females, use the masculine plural neumólogos.
How do you pronounce it?
/neuˈmoloɡo/
Did you know?
- While the English 'pulmonologist' comes from the Latin 'pulmo' for 'lung', the Spanish neumólogo derives from the Greek 'pneuma' meaning 'breath' or 'spirit'.
- In Spanish, the word pneuma evolved into neumo and carries a spiritual connotation in philosophy, often translated as 'soul' or 'spirit' rather than just 'breath'.
- Spanish medical terminology often favors Greek roots like neumo for the name of the specialist, while using Latin roots like pulmonar to describe the anatomy or a condition.
Examples in context
- Si tiene problemas respiratorios, debería visitar a un neumólogo.If you have respiratory problems, you should visit a pulmonologist.
- Mi hermana es médica de tórax y se especializa en enfermedades pulmonares.My sister is a pulmonologist and specializes in lung diseases.
- Fui a ver a una doctora de los pulmones y me recetó medicamentos para mi asma.I went to see a pulmonologist, and she prescribed medication for my asthma.
- Mi abuelo está siendo tratado por una especialista en enfermedades respiratorias.My grandfather is being treated by a pulmonologist.
- El neumólogo me dio una receta nueva.The pulmonologist gave me a new prescription.
- Necesito hacer una cita con el neumólogo.I need to make an appointment with the pulmonologist.
- Mi padre es un neumólogo muy reconocido.My father is a very well-known pulmonologist.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a medical appointment.
- María¿Vas a ir al hospital hoy?Are you going to the hospital today?
- JavierSí, tengo cita con el neumólogo.Yes, I have an appointment with the pulmonologist.
- MaríaEspero que te sientas mejor pronto.I hope you feel better soon.
- JavierGracias, María, lo espero también.Thanks, María, I hope so too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pulmonologist” translations and entries neumólogo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
