English–Spanish

“surgical” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/kiˈɾuɾxiko/

Example

La clínica tiene un equipo quirúrgico moderno.

The clinic has modern surgical equipment.

Illustration for quirúrgico (surgical)

How to say “surgical” in Spanish

“Surgical” in Spanish is quirúrgico.

Operating room with surgeon and instruments preparing for a procedure.

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

Example sentences with quirúrgico

Después de la operación quirúrgica, la paciente descansó en la sala de recuperación.

After the surgical procedure, the patient rested in the recovery room.

Tips for using quirúrgico

  • Used mainly in medical or formal contexts, and Spanish speakers normally use operación or intervención to refer to an actual surgery rather than quirúrgico alone.

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