Spanish word

pediatra

Pronunciation

IPA/peˈðjatɾa/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)pediatrician

Example

Necesitamos un pediatra para el bebé.

We need a pediatrician for the baby.

Illustration for pediatra (pediatrician)

More examples

¿Tiene usted una consulta con el pediatra esta semana?

Do you have a consultation with the pediatrician this week?

Core concept

Pediatrician kneeling to speak with a toddler.

Common phrases

  • consulta con el pediatra

    consultation with the pediatrician

  • receta del pediatra

    pediatrician's prescription

  • visita de seguimiento con el pediatra

    follow-up visit with the pediatrician

Similar words

médico: Diagnoses and treats illnesses or injuries in patients of various ages.
enfermero: Provides bedside nursing care, administers treatments, and monitors patient condition.
neonatólogo: Specializes in medical care for newborns, especially premature or medically fragile infants.

Definition in Spanish

Médico que se especializa en la atención, diagnóstico y tratamiento de bebés, niños y adolescentes.

Word origin

From Greek paidos 'child' and iatros 'doctor', the compound passes through Romance languages and appears in Spanish as pediatra, matching the same roots as English pediatrician.

Usage tips

  • Everyday phrases include llevar al pediatra and cita con el pediatra to refer to a child's doctor visit.

Opposites

  • geriatrageriatriciannoun

Related words

  • pediatríapediatricsnoun
  • pediátricopediatricadjective

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