Spanish word

clínica

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈklinika/

Meaning

  • feminine nounclinic

Example

La clínica está cerca de mi casa.

The clinic is near my house.

Illustration for clínica (clinic)

More examples

¿Hay una clínica abierta cerca?

Is there an open clinic nearby?

Core concept

Local medical center for consultations and minor treatments.

Common phrases

  • pedir cita en la clínica

    make an appointment at the clinic

  • sala de espera de la clínica

    clinic waiting room

  • servicios de la clínica

    clinic services

Similar words

consultorio: Small private practice where a physician sees patients and handles basic issues.
hospital: Major healthcare institution with emergency services, inpatient beds, and specialties.
centro de salud: Community or municipal center providing general practice, vaccinations, and prevention.
ambulatorio: Facility focused on ambulatory care: outpatient examinations, procedures, and follow-ups.

Definition in Spanish

Centro médico donde se reciben consultas y tratamientos ambulatorios, generalmente más pequeño que un hospital.

Word origin

Derives from Greek κλίνη 'bed' via Latin clinica, the sense moving from bedside care to an ambulatory medical facility.

Usage tips

  • The written accent marks the stress: clínica has an acute accent on the i and is stressed on the first syllable.

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