Spanish word

consultorio

Pronunciation

IPA/konsulˈtoɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine noundoctor's office

Example

Tengo que ir al consultorio mañana.

I have to go to the doctor's office tomorrow.

Illustration for consultorio (doctor's office)

More examples

¿A qué hora abre el consultorio los sábados?

What time does the doctor's office open on Saturdays?

Core concept

Outpatient medical office for brief consultations and prescriptions.

Common phrases

  • cita médica en el consultorio

    medical appointment at the doctor's office

  • visitar el consultorio

    visit the doctor's office

  • horario del consultorio

    doctor's office hours

Similar words

centro de salud: Community clinic run for public health, prevention programs, and general care.
clínica: Medical clinic focused on specialty outpatient diagnosis and procedural treatments.
hospital: Hospital offering emergency services, surgeries, and overnight patient stays.

Definition in Spanish

Establecimiento pequeño donde se atiende a pacientes de forma ambulatoria para consultas, controles o recetas sin ingreso hospitalario.

Word origin

The form combines Spanish consultar 'to consult' with the suffix -orio that marks a place, so the word literally denotes a place for consultations.

Usage tips

  • Consultorio should not be confused with English consultation or consultant, which refer to the act or the practitioner rather than the place.

Other meanings

  • clinicnoun

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