Spanish word

terapeuta

Pronunciation

IPA/teɾaˈpewta/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)therapist

Example

Necesito ver a mi terapeuta esta semana.

I need to see my therapist this week.

Illustration for terapeuta (therapist)

More examples

Voy al terapeuta una vez al mes.

I see the therapist once a month.

Core concept

Health or mental-health professional who applies therapeutic techniques to aid a patient's recovery and wellbeing.

Common phrases

  • ir al terapeuta

    see the therapist

  • hablar con el terapeuta

    speak with the therapist

  • pedir cita con el terapeuta

    book an appointment with the therapist

Similar words

psicólogo: Delivers psychotherapy through conversation to address emotions and improve coping.
psiquiatra: Assesses psychiatric conditions and prescribes medical treatments when indicated.
fisioterapeuta: Improves mobility and reduces pain after injury with exercise, manual techniques, and devices.
consejero: Offers advice and emotional support to navigate personal, work, or educational issues.

Definition in Spanish

Profesional que aplica métodos terapéuticos para apoyar la recuperación o el bienestar físico, emocional o mental del paciente.

Word origin

Ultimately from Greek therapéutēs 'healer', the term passes through Latin and learned registers before becoming Spanish terapeuta.

Usage tips

  • When referring to an appointment Spanish commonly uses verbs like ver with the personal a (ver a mi terapeuta) and set phrases such as tener cita con el/la terapeuta.

Other meanings

  • counselornoun

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