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“allopathic doctor” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈlopata/

Example

Ese doctor es alópata.

That doctor is an allopathic doctor.

Illustration for alópata (allopathic doctor)

How to say “allopathic doctor” in Spanish

“Allopathic doctor” in Spanish is alópata.

Physician who treats with pharmaceuticals, surgery, and other evidence-based clinical interventions.

Full entry for alópata: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with alópata

¿Consultaste primero a un alópata antes de usar remedios caseros?

Did you consult an allopathic doctor before using home remedies?

Tips for using alópata

  • Often used to contrast conventional medicine with alternative therapies, alópata can sound polemical so speakers commonly say médico or médico convencional in everyday speech.

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