Spanish word

psiquiatría

Pronunciation

IPA/psikjaˈtɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpsychiatry

Example

Tengo una cita en psiquiatría mañana.

I have an appointment with the psychiatry department tomorrow.

Illustration for psiquiatría (psychiatry)

More examples

Mi hermana estudia psiquiatría en la universidad.

My sister is studying psychiatry at the university.

Core concept

Medical specialty for diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Common phrases

  • clínica de psiquiatría

    psychiatric clinic

  • consulta de psiquiatría

    psychiatric outpatient clinic

Similar words

psiquiatra: Medical doctor who diagnoses mental disorders and prescribes medication.
psicología: Scientific study of the mind and behavior, explaining thought, emotion, and action.
psicoterapia: Therapy using talking and guided activities to address emotional and behavioral problems.
salud mental: Concept and practices focused on maintaining and protecting psychological well-being.

Definition in Spanish

Especialidad médica que se encarga del diagnóstico y tratamiento de los trastornos mentales.

Word origin

From Greek psychē 'mind' and iatría 'medical treatment', the word enters Spanish via French psychiatrie to name the medical specialty for mental disorders.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation psiquiatría sounds formal so speakers often say salud mental for lighter discussion, and a psychiatrist is un psiquiatra while a psicólogo is usually not a medical doctor.

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