El médico
Example: El médico me ayudó cuando tuve fiebre alta.
Definition
"El médico" refers to a doctor, a professional trained and licensed to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses and injuries. They provide medical care, advice, and support to patients, as in the phrase: 'El médico me ayudó cuando tuve fiebre alta.'
Etymology
The term "el médico" comes from the Latin word 'medicus,' meaning 'physician' or 'healer.' This Latin root relates to the verb 'mederi,' which means 'to heal' or 'to cure.' Did you know that the word preserves its healing connotation across many Romance languages?
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"El médico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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