terapeuta
/teɾaˈpeuta/feminine, masculine
The English word 'therapist' is translated into Spanish as terapeuta.
terapeuta is a generic and widely accepted term for a therapist. If you specifically mean a psychotherapist, you can use psicoterapeuta. While terapeuta is correct, Spanish speakers more frequently use psicólogo or psicóloga when referring to a mental health professional. Additionally, a counselor can be called an orientador/a or an asesor/a.
Meaning: one who provides therapy (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
terapeuta can be used as both a masculine and feminine noun. You indicate the gender by changing the article (for example, el terapeuta for a male and la terapeuta for a female). To make the word plural, add an -s to form terapeutas. Use los terapeutas when referring to a group of male therapists or a mixed-gender group.
How do you pronounce it?
/teɾaˈpeuta/
Did you know?
- The word terapeuta is rooted in the Ancient Greek word for an 'attendant' or 'one who waits upon' someone. It originally described a person's role in serving or looking after another rather than a medical professional.
- In Spanish, the term orientador is almost exclusively reserved for guidance counselors in schools rather than general therapy.
- The term terapeuta has expanded in Spanish to cover specialized physical roles, such as the terapeuta ocupacional.
Examples in context
- Estoy yendo a un terapeuta.I'm seeing a therapist.This sentence is useful for saying you are seeing a terapeuta.Tatoeba #7546585 by arh, translation #2546528 by CK
- Tom ha estado viendo a un terapeuta.Tom has been seeing a therapist.This sentence is useful for describing how long someone has been seeing a terapeuta.Tatoeba #5706575 by arh, translation #5704956 by CK
- Es difícil encontrar un buen terapeuta.It's difficult to find a good therapist.This sentence is useful for expressing the difficulty of finding a good terapeuta.Tatoeba #12935812 by araneo, translation #12935815 by araneo
- Soy terapeuta ocupacionalI am an occupational therapist
- Necesito una cita con el psicólogoI need an appointment with the psychologist
- La psicoterapeuta trabaja con pacientes con traumasThe psychotherapist works with patients with traumas
- Hablaré con el psico sobre mis problemasI will talk to the psychologist about my problems
- La psicóloga me ayudó a entender mis emocionesThe psychologist helped me understand my emotions
- Voy con el terapeuta por mis problemas de ansiedadI am going to the therapist for my anxiety issues
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are discussing their mental health routines at a cafe.
- María¿Has hablado con tu terapeuta esta semana?Have you spoken to your therapist this week?
- AlejandroNo, pero voy a ver a mi terapeuta mañana.No, but I am going to see my therapist tomorrow.
- MaríaQué bueno, Alejandro. Yo también tengo una cita.That's good, Alejandro. I have an appointment too.
- AlejandroEs importante para la salud mental.It is important for mental health.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “therapist” translations and entries terapeuta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries terapeuta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
