chirurgo
/kiˈrur.ɡo/masculine
The English word "surgeon" is translated into Italian as chirurgo.
The term refers to a doctor who performs surgery.
Meaning: doctor who performs surgery (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word chirurgo derives from the Greek word khirourgos, which means "one who works with hands".
Is it said differently in some regions?
There are no significant regional differences for the term "surgeon" in Italy.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of the noun is chirurga.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable: /kiˈrur.ɡo/.
Did you know?
- Historically, the roles of medico and chirurgo were separate in Italy, with surgeons often being viewed as lower-status craftsmen rather than university-educated physicians.
- In a hospital setting, you might hear the term equipe to refer to the surgical team, a word borrowed from French that is common in professional Italian.
- The Italian word chirurgico is used as an adjective for things related to surgery, such as precisione chirurgica to describe extreme accuracy.
Examples in context
- È un chirurgo, vero?He's a surgeon, isn't he?This sentence is useful to confirm someone's profession using the form chirurgo.Tatoeba #8700831 by Guybrush88, translation #8526764 by CH
- Tom diventò un chirurgo.Tom became a surgeon.This sentence is useful to describe someone becoming a surgeon using the form chirurgo.Tatoeba #5105802 by Guybrush88, translation #5105756 by CK
- Mio padre è un chirurgo.My father is a surgeon.This sentence is useful to state a father's profession using the form chirurgo.Tatoeba #9007401 by Guybrush88, translation #9007400 by CK
- Il chirurgo sta per eseguire un'operazioneThe surgeon is about to perform an operation
- Il medico chirurgo ha una vasta esperienzaThe surgeon has extensive experience
- Mio cugino è un chirurgoMy cousin is a surgeon
- Sono stato operato da un chirurgo bravoI was operated on by a skilled surgeon
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are discussing a relative's medical news.
- LorenzoHai parlato con il chirurgo?Did you speak with the surgeon?
- ChiaraSì, il chirurgo è molto gentile.Yes, the surgeon is very kind.
- LorenzoLui è il chirurgo migliore della città.He is the best surgeon in the city.
- ChiaraSpero che operi domani.I hope he operates tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “surgeon” translations and entries chirurgo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
