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Spanish word
cirujano
Pronunciation
IPA/θiɾuˈxano/
Meaning
- masculine nounsurgeon
Example
Mi hermano es cirujano.
My brother is a surgeon.
More examples
El cirujano preparó al paciente antes de la operación.
The surgeon prepared the patient before the operation.
Core concept
Physician performing an operation in an operating room.
Common phrases
cirujano plástico
plastic surgeon
cirujano general
general surgeon
Similar words
médico: Physician treating diseases and injuries through diagnosis and medical care.
doctor: Clinical doctor with medical credentials who assesses and treats patients.
traumatólogo: Trauma specialist focusing on diagnosis and treatment of wounds and injuries.
cirujano plástico: Surgeon focusing on cosmetic improvement or reconstructive surgery.
Definition in Spanish
Doctor que realiza intervenciones quirúrgicas para corregir o tratar problemas del cuerpo.
Word origin
From Greek cheirourgos (cheir 'hand' + ergon 'work') via Latin chirurgus, originally meaning one who works with the hands.
Usage tips
- The noun is gendered: use cirujano for a male surgeon and cirujana for a female, and specify specialty with adjectives such as cirujano cardíaco or cirujana ortopédica.
Related words
- cirugíasurgerynoun
- cirujanafemale surgeonnoun