logopeda
/loɡoˈpeda/
The Spanish phrase for speech pathologist is logopeda.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, speech pathologists are commonly referred to as fonoaudiólogo, while in Mexico, the term terapeuta del lenguaje is commonly used.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify the gender of the professional when using logopeda, change the article: use el logopeda for a male speech pathologist and la logopeda for a female speech pathologist.
How do you pronounce it?
/loɡoˈpeda/
Did you know?
- The root logo- in logopeda is the same root used in logo for a company's visual brand, as both stem from the Greek word for 'reason' or 'word'.
- In Argentina, the term fonoaudiólogo reflects a tradition where speech and hearing are treated as a single medical discipline, whereas in Spain logopeda focuses more on the communicative aspect.
- The Spanish word logopeda is a cognate of the English 'logopedics', though the English term is rarely used today. It shares a root with 'logos', the Greek word for 'word' or 'reason'.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana es patóloga del habla.My sister is a speech pathologist.
- Estoy pensando en una carrera como logopeda.I'm considering a career as a speech pathologist.
- ¿Podría recomendarme un patólogo del habla en esta zona?Could you recommend a speech pathologist in this area?
- Estoy muy agradecido por la ayuda de mi logopeda.I'm so grateful for the help of my speech pathologist.
- Mi hijo necesita ver a una logopeda.My son needs to see a speech pathologist.
- Ella trabaja como logopeda en un hospital.She works as a speech pathologist in a hospital.
- El logopeda me recomendó estos ejercicios.The speech pathologist recommended these exercises to me.
Example conversation
Lucía is asking Mateo about his new job.
- Lucía¿Eres ya logopeda, Mateo?Are you a speech pathologist now, Mateo?
- MateoSí, acabo de empezar a trabajar.Yes, I just started working.
- Lucía¡Qué bueno! Es una profesión muy útil.That's great! It is a very useful profession.
- MateoGracias, Lucía. Me gusta mucho mi trabajo.Thanks, Lucía. I like my job a lot.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry logopeda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
