Spanish word

psiquiatra

Pronunciation

IPA/psiˈkjatɾa/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)psychiatrist

Example

Mi psiquiatra me recetó un medicamento.

My psychiatrist prescribed a medication for me.

Illustration for psiquiatra (psychiatrist)

More examples

¿Has consultado con el psiquiatra sobre tus sueños?

Have you consulted with the psychiatrist about your dreams?

Core concept

Doctor consulting a patient and writing a prescription.

Common phrases

  • ir al psiquiatra

    go to the psychiatrist

  • consultar con el psiquiatra

    consult with the psychiatrist

  • psiquiatra infantil

    child psychiatrist

Similar words

psicólogo: Provides counseling and psychological testing to understand and support emotional difficulties.
neurólogo: Diagnoses and treats disorders of the brain and nervous system.
psicoterapeuta: Delivers structured talk therapy using clinical methods to treat psychological problems.

Definition in Spanish

Médico especialista en salud mental que diagnostica y trata trastornos psicológicos y psiquiátricos, y que puede prescribir medicamentos.

Word origin

From Greek psykhe 'soul, mind' plus iatros 'doctor', formed in modern European medical vocabulary and adopted into Spanish as psiquiatra.

Usage tips

  • Commonly confused with psicólogo; psiquiatra is a medical doctor who diagnoses disorders and can prescribe medication.

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