Spanish word

psicoanalista

Pronunciation

IPA/psikoanaˈlista/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)psychoanalyst

Example

Hablé con el psicoanalista sobre mis sueños.

I talked to the psychoanalyst about my dreams.

Illustration for psicoanalista (psychoanalyst)

More examples

Mañana tengo una cita con el psicoanalista.

Tomorrow I have an appointment with the psychoanalyst.

Core concept

Practitioner interpreting dreams and symbolic material during regular talk-therapy sessions.

Common phrases

  • consultar al psicoanalista

    consult the psychoanalyst

  • ir al psicoanalista

    go to the psychoanalyst

  • sesión con el psicoanalista

    session with the psychoanalyst

Similar words

psicólogo: Evaluates emotions and behavior by interviewing and testing, then gives practical guidance.
psiquiatra: Diagnoses mental disorders as a medical doctor and prescribes medication when needed.
psicoterapeuta: Provides conversational therapy to relieve psychological distress and build coping skills.
terapeuta: Delivers professional treatment or support for psychological or physical problems.

Definition in Spanish

Persona formada en psicoanálisis que, mediante sesiones habladas, ayuda a comprender sueños, deseos y conflictos internos.

Word origin

Derives from psicoanálisis, ultimately from Greek elements meaning 'mind' and 'analysis', with -ista added to indicate the practitioner role.

Usage tips

  • Phrases like 'soy psicoanalista' state the profession, whereas 'voy al psicoanalista' signals receiving psychoanalytic treatment.

Opposites

  • conductistabehavioristnoun

Related words

  • psicoanálisispsychoanalysisnoun
  • psicoanalíticopsychoanalyticadjective
  • psicoanalizarpsychoanalyzeverb

Word lists with this word