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- A feminine noun meaning clinic or medical center, used for specialized or private healthcare facilities.
- Commonly paired with adjectives like 'dental', 'veterinaria', or 'estética' to specify the type of care.
- Distinguished from 'hospital' by size and often by its private nature in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- Essential for navigating medical appointments, health insurance, and emergency services in Spanish.
The Spanish word clínica is a foundational noun in the medical vocabulary of any Spanish learner. At its core, it refers to a healthcare facility that is generally smaller than a full-scale hospital. While a hospital (hospital) often handles emergency surgeries, long-term stays, and complex trauma, a clínica is frequently associated with outpatient care, specialized consultations, or private medical practices. In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term also carries a connotation of being a private institution rather than a public one, though this varies by region. Understanding the nuance between these medical settings is crucial for navigating daily life and health needs in a Spanish-speaking environment.
- Primary Function
- A facility focused on specialized medical treatment, diagnostic testing, or outpatient services where patients do not necessarily stay overnight.
- Private vs. Public
- In many contexts, calling a facility a 'clínica' implies it is a private healthcare provider, whereas 'el seguro' or 'el hospital' might refer to public social security services.
Tengo una cita con el dentista en la clínica dental a las diez de la mañana.
Beyond the physical building, the word can also describe the practice of medicine itself or a specific department within a university focused on practical medical education. For example, 'clínica médica' refers to the clinical practice of medicine. It is a versatile word that appears in various professional and domestic contexts, from discussing a simple check-up to describing a specialized rehabilitation center. When you use this word, you are communicating a specific level of medical care that is professional, organized, and typically focused on a particular branch of health, such as dermatology, pediatrics, or dentistry.
La clínica de rehabilitación está muy cerca de la estación de tren.
- Specialization
- Often used with adjectives to specify the type of medicine: clínica estética, clínica veterinaria, clínica oftalmológica.
In summary, use 'clínica' when you are referring to a professional medical office or a specialized treatment center. It is a feminine noun, so always pair it with 'la' or 'una'. It is a high-frequency word that bridges the gap between basic survival Spanish and more advanced professional communication.
Using clínica correctly involves understanding its grammatical gender and common prepositional pairings. As a feminine noun ending in 'a', it follows standard Spanish rules. You will almost always see it preceded by the feminine articles 'la' or 'una'. When indicating movement toward the clinic, the preposition 'a' is used, often resulting in the phrase 'a la clínica'. If you are already inside or at the location, you use 'en la clínica'.
El doctor atiende a sus pacientes en la clínica privada los martes.
- With Adjectives
- Adjectives must agree in gender. Examples: clínica pequeña, clínica moderna, clínica especializada.
- Possession
- Commonly used with 'de' to indicate ownership or purpose: la clínica de mi tío, la clínica de ojos.
Sentence structure typically follows the Subject-Verb-Object pattern. For example, 'Yo (Subject) voy (Verb) a la clínica (Object)'. Because the word is so common, it often appears in complex sentences involving temporal markers like 'ayer', 'mañana', or 'esta semana'. It is also frequently used in the plural form, 'clínicas', when discussing healthcare systems or comparing different facilities.
Hay muchas clínicas excelentes en esta ciudad.
Furthermore, the word is often part of compound terms or specific names of institutions. You might see signs that say 'Clínica San José' or 'Clínica Universitaria'. In these cases, the word acts as a proper noun designator. When speaking, remember to emphasize the stress on the first syllable 'clí' because of the written accent (tilde), which differentiates the pronunciation from other similar-sounding words.
In a Spanish-speaking country, you will encounter the word clínica in a variety of everyday situations. The most common is during health-related conversations. If you ask a local for directions to a doctor, they might point you toward a 'clínica'. It is also ubiquitous in advertising; radio spots and billboards frequently promote 'la mejor clínica de la región' for services ranging from laser eye surgery to fertility treatments.
¿Sabe usted dónde está la clínica más cercana?
You will also hear it in professional environments. In a business context, health insurance providers (seguros médicos) often provide a list of 'clínicas en convenio', which are the specific facilities covered by your plan. In news reports, you might hear about a public figure being admitted to a 'clínica' for a minor procedure. It is also a very common word in the world of veterinary medicine; almost every neighborhood has a 'clínica veterinaria' for pets.
- On the Street
- Look for signs above storefronts or in medical office buildings. It is often the largest word on the sign.
- In the Media
- Listen for health segments on TV news or read about medical breakthroughs in newspapers.
Finally, in academic or medical student circles, 'la clínica' refers to the practical phase of their training. Students will say 'Estoy haciendo mi clínica', meaning they are doing their clinical rotations. This demonstrates the word's flexibility from a physical location to a professional stage of learning.
One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is assuming clínica and 'clinical' are interchangeable in all contexts. While they share an etymological root, 'clínica' is a noun in Spanish, whereas 'clinical' is often an adjective in English. To say 'a clinical study', you must use the adjective form 'clínico' (e.g., 'un estudio clínico'), not the noun 'clínica'. Confusing these can lead to grammatical errors that sound unnatural to native speakers.
Incorrect: El estudio clínica fue un éxito. Correct: El estudio clínico fue un éxito.
- Gender Errors
- Using 'el clínica' instead of 'la clínica'. Always remember it is feminine.
- False Friends
- Avoid using 'clínica' when you mean a specific small doctor's office in a house, which is often called a 'consultorio'.
Another common error is the omission of the written accent. Without the tilde on the 'í', the word technically changes its stress pattern, which can make it harder for native speakers to recognize immediately, although context usually clarifies the meaning. Pronouncing it as 'cli-NI-ca' instead of 'CLÍ-ni-ca' is a hallmark of an early learner. Practice hitting that first syllable sharply.
Spanish has several words for medical facilities, and choosing the right one depends on size and function. Hospital is the most general term for large, usually public facilities. Sanatorio is often used for facilities focusing on long-term recovery or mental health. Consultorio is a smaller doctor's office, often just a single room or a small suite where a physician sees patients.
- Hospital vs. Clínica
- Hospital: Large, emergency care, public or private. Clínica: Smaller, specialized, often private.
- Ambulatorio / Centro de Salud
- Common terms for public primary care clinics in countries like Spain and Mexico.
Prefiero ir al consultorio del Dr. García porque es más personal que la clínica grande.
In some Latin American countries, 'policlínica' is used to describe a clinic that offers many different medical specialties under one roof. If you are looking for an urgent care center, you might look for 'urgencias' or 'centro de urgencias', though many 'clínicas' also have an urgent care department. Understanding these distinctions helps you sound more like a native and ensures you find the exact type of care you need.
How Formal Is It?
Wusstest du?
The root 'klin-' is the same one found in 'recline' and 'incline', all relating to leaning or lying down.
Aussprachehilfe
- Stressing the second syllable (cli-NI-ca).
- Pronouncing the 'c' as a 'ch' sound.
- Making the 'i' sound too short like the English word 'it'.
- Dropping the final 'a' sound.
- Ignoring the tilde in writing.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
Very easy to recognize due to English cognate.
Must remember the tilde on the 'í'.
Focus on stressing the first syllable correctly.
Clear pronunciation makes it easy to hear.
Was du als Nächstes lernen solltest
Voraussetzungen
Als Nächstes lernen
Fortgeschritten
Wichtige Grammatik
Feminine noun gender
La clínica (correct), El clínica (incorrect).
Written accents (tilde)
Clínica requires a tilde on the 'í' because it is an esdrújula word.
Adjective agreement
Clínica moderna, clínicas modernas.
Preposition 'a' for destination
Voy a la clínica.
Preposition 'en' for location
Estoy en la clínica.
Beispiele nach Niveau
La clínica es blanca.
The clinic is white.
Simple Subject + Verb + Adjective.
Yo voy a la clínica.
I am going to the clinic.
Use of 'a la' for direction.
Mi mamá está en la clínica.
My mom is in the clinic.
Use of 'en la' for location.
¿Dónde está la clínica?
Where is the clinic?
Interrogative sentence.
Es una clínica pequeña.
It is a small clinic.
Adjective agreement (feminine).
La clínica abre a las ocho.
The clinic opens at eight.
Present tense verb.
Tengo una cita en la clínica.
I have an appointment at the clinic.
Common noun phrase.
La clínica tiene médicos.
The clinic has doctors.
Plural noun usage.
Ayer fui a la clínica dental.
Yesterday I went to the dental clinic.
Preterite tense usage.
Esta clínica es muy moderna.
This clinic is very modern.
Demonstrative adjective 'esta'.
Hay una clínica cerca de mi casa.
There is a clinic near my house.
Use of 'hay' for existence.
La clínica veterinaria atiende perros.
The veterinary clinic treats dogs.
Compound noun context.
Necesito el teléfono de la clínica.
I need the clinic's phone number.
Possessive 'de'.
La clínica no abre los domingos.
The clinic does not open on Sundays.
Negative sentence with plural days.
Vimos una clínica nueva en el centro.
We saw a new clinic downtown.
Preterite 'nosotros' form.
El enfermero trabaja en la clínica.
The male nurse works in the clinic.
Subject-Verb-Location.
Si te sientes mal, ve a la clínica.
If you feel bad, go to the clinic.
Imperative mood.
Espero que la clínica esté abierta.
I hope the clinic is open.
Present subjunctive.
La clínica donde trabajo es privada.
The clinic where I work is private.
Relative clause with 'donde'.
Me gusta esta clínica porque son rápidos.
I like this clinic because they are fast.
Causal conjunction 'porque'.
Antes de ir a la clínica, llama por teléfono.
Before going to the clinic, call by phone.
Prepositional phrase 'antes de'.
La clínica ofrece servicios de fisioterapia.
The clinic offers physiotherapy services.
Direct object with 'servicios de'.
He estado en la clínica tres veces este año.
I have been to the clinic three times this year.
Present perfect tense.
La clínica fue construida en 1990.
The clinic was built in 1990.
Passive voice.
El análisis clínico confirmó las sospechas.
The clinical analysis confirmed the suspicions.
Adjective 'clínico' vs noun 'clínica'.
La clínica ha implementado nuevas tecnologías.
The clinic has implemented new technologies.
Present perfect with collective noun.
Aunque la clínica es cara, el servicio es excelente.
Although the clinic is expensive, the service is excellent.
Concessive clause with 'aunque'.
Debes traer tu historial a la clínica.
You must bring your medical history to the clinic.
Modal verb 'deber'.
La gestión de la clínica es muy eficiente.
The management of the clinic is very efficient.
Abstract noun 'gestión'.
Se realizan ensayos en la clínica universitaria.
Trials are conducted in the university clinic.
Passive 'se' construction.
La clínica se especializa en cardiología.
The clinic specializes in cardiology.
Pronominal verb 'especializarse'.
No creo que la clínica acepte ese seguro.
I don't think the clinic accepts that insurance.
Subjunctive after 'no creo que'.
La praxis clínica requiere una ética inquebrantable.
Clinical practice requires unwavering ethics.
Academic use of 'clínica'.
El director de la clínica dio una rueda de prensa.
The clinic director gave a press conference.
Compound subject with 'de'.
La clínica se halla en una situación financiera crítica.
The clinic finds itself in a critical financial situation.
Formal verb 'hallarse'.
A pesar de las críticas, la clínica mantuvo su prestigio.
Despite the criticism, the clinic maintained its prestige.
Complex prepositional phrase.
La observación clínica es fundamental para el diagnóstico.
Clinical observation is fundamental for diagnosis.
Adjective agreement.
La clínica ha sido pionera en cirugía robótica.
The clinic has been a pioneer in robotic surgery.
Noun used as an innovator.
Se cuestionó la eficacia de la clínica privada.
The efficiency of the private clinic was questioned.
Impersonal 'se'.
La clínica ofrece un enfoque holístico de la salud.
The clinic offers a holistic approach to health.
Advanced vocabulary 'enfoque holístico'.
La semiótica clínica desentraña los signos del cuerpo.
Clinical semiotics unravels the signs of the body.
Highly specialized terminology.
El devenir de la clínica moderna está ligado al capital.
The future/evolution of the modern clinic is linked to capital.
Philosophical use of 'devenir'.
La clínica, en tanto institución, ejerce un biopoder.
The clinic, as an institution, exercises biopower.
Sociological/Foucauldian context.
Su ojo clínico le permitió detectar la anomalía al instante.
His clinical eye allowed him to detect the anomaly instantly.
Idiomatic use of 'ojo clínico'.
La arquitectura de la clínica busca optimizar el flujo de pacientes.
The clinic's architecture seeks to optimize patient flow.
Technical architectural context.
La clínica se erige como un bastión de la investigación médica.
The clinic stands as a bastion of medical research.
Literary verb 'erigirse'.
Se debate la deshumanización en la clínica contemporánea.
Dehumanization in the contemporary clinic is being debated.
Abstract philosophical debate.
La clínica ha de adaptarse a los nuevos paradigmas genéticos.
The clinic must adapt to the new genetic paradigms.
Formal obligation 'haber de'.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
— To phone the medical center for info or an appointment.
Debes llamar a la clínica ahora.
— A center for physical or addiction recovery.
Está en una clínica de rehabilitación.
— A facility for childbirth and prenatal care.
Nació en una clínica de maternidad.
— A facility for resting or mental health recovery.
Se retiró a una clínica de reposo.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
This is the adjective form (clinical) or can refer to a male clinical practitioner.
A smaller office, often just one room, whereas a clínica is a whole building or suite.
A much larger, usually public, institution for all types of emergencies and surgeries.
Redewendungen & Ausdrücke
— To have a sharp intuition or the ability to judge a situation quickly and accurately.
Ella tiene ojo clínico para detectar mentiras.
Informal/Neutral— A medical state where vital signs have ceased but may be reversible.
El paciente estuvo en muerte clínica por dos minutos.
Formal— Pronounced dead by clinical standards.
Fue declarado clínicamente muerto tras el accidente.
Formal— To perform clinical rotations or practical medical training.
Los estudiantes están haciendo la clínica este semestre.
Medical Jargon— A training workshop or seminar focused on sales techniques.
Mañana tenemos una clínica de ventas en la oficina.
Business— A specialized training camp or workshop for soccer skills.
El exjugador dará una clínica de fútbol para niños.
Sports— The record of a patient's medical history.
Pida su historial clínico en recepción.
Neutral— A specialized department for managing chronic pain.
Lo derivaron a la clínica del dolor.
Medical— A program where law students provide free legal advice.
La universidad ofrece una clínica jurídica gratuita.
Academic/Legal— A research study conducted with patients.
Participó en un ensayo clínico para la nueva vacuna.
ScientificLeicht verwechselbar
Spelled similarly, only one letter difference.
Cínica means cynical (feminine), whereas clínica is a medical facility.
Ella es una persona cínica, pero trabaja en una clínica.
Ends with the same sound.
Química means chemistry or a female chemist.
La química trabaja en el laboratorio de la clínica.
Similar rhythm and ending.
Técnica means technique or a female technician.
La técnica dental trabaja en la clínica.
Similar ending and stress.
Mímica means mimicry or mime.
No hagas mímica en la clínica, habla claro.
Similar stress and ending.
Lírica refers to lyric poetry.
La poesía lírica no se estudia en la clínica.
Satzmuster
La [noun] es [adjective].
La clínica es grande.
Yo voy a la [noun].
Yo voy a la clínica.
Tengo una cita en la [noun] [adjective].
Tengo una cita en la clínica dental.
Espero que la [noun] esté [adjective].
Espero que la clínica esté abierta.
La [noun] se especializa en [subject].
La clínica se especializa en ojos.
A pesar de ser una [noun] [adjective], el trato fue [adjective].
A pesar de ser una clínica pequeña, el trato fue excelente.
El paradigma de la [noun] [adjective] ha cambiado.
El paradigma de la clínica moderna ha cambiado.
La [noun] ejerce una función [adjective] en la sociedad.
La clínica ejerce una función vital en la sociedad.
Wortfamilie
Substantive
Verben
Adjektive
Verwandt
So verwendest du es
Extremely high in daily and professional life.
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El clínica
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La clínica
The word is feminine and must take the feminine article 'la'.
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Clinica (no tilde)
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Clínica
The written accent is mandatory because it is an esdrújula word.
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Estudio clínica
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Estudio clínico
Use the adjective 'clínico' to modify a masculine noun like 'estudio'.
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Voy en la clínica
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Voy a la clínica
Use 'a' for movement/destination and 'en' for static location.
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Clínica de ojos
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Clínica oftalmológica
While 'de ojos' is understood, 'oftalmológica' is more professional in formal writing.
Tipps
Check Gender
Always pair 'clínica' with feminine articles and adjectives. 'La clínica moderna' is correct.
First Syllable
Hit the first syllable hard: CLÍ-ni-ca. The tilde is your guide for the stress.
Specialties
Learn specialties like 'dental', 'veterinaria', and 'estética' to use the word more effectively.
Private vs Public
Remember that in many countries, 'clínica' implies a private, paid service.
Don't forget the tilde
In professional writing, omitting the tilde on 'clínica' is considered a significant error.
Context clues
If you hear 'clínica', listen for 'cita' (appointment) or 'médico' to confirm the context.
Practice phrases
Practice saying 'Voy a la clínica' until the flow between 'a' and 'la' is smooth.
Cognate power
Use the fact that it looks like 'clinic' to remember the meaning, but focus on the Spanish ending.
Workplace
If you work in healthcare, learn 'historia clínica' as it is used daily.
Emergencies
In an emergency, ask for 'Urgencias' if a 'clínica' is not nearby.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine a 'CLEAN' (clínica) room where people lie down to get better. The 'í' with a tilde is like a needle standing up.
Visuelle Assoziation
A white building with a large 'C' and a stethoscope wrapped around it.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to name three different types of 'clínicas' you can find in your neighborhood in Spanish.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'clinicus', which comes from the Greek 'klinike' (κλινική), meaning 'pertaining to a bed'.
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: Originally referred to medical practice conducted at the bedside of a patient.
Indo-European (Romance branch via Latin/Greek).Kultureller Kontext
Always use 'la clínica' respectfully as health is a sensitive topic.
English speakers often use 'clinic' for public health centers, while in Spanish, it leans toward private or specialized care.
Im Alltag üben
Kontexte aus dem Alltag
At the dentist
- clínica dental
- limpieza bucal
- dolor de muela
- cita previa
With a pet
- clínica veterinaria
- vacunas
- mi perro está enfermo
- urgencias
Health insurance
- clínica en convenio
- copago
- cartilla médica
- autorización
City directions
- ¿Dónde hay una clínica?
- al lado de la clínica
- frente a la clínica
- dobla en la clínica
Beauty/Skin
- clínica estética
- tratamiento facial
- dermatólogo
- rejuvenecimiento
Gesprächseinstiege
"¿Hay una buena clínica cerca de aquí?"
"¿Alguna vez has trabajado en una clínica?"
"¿Prefieres ir a un hospital o a una clínica privada?"
"¿Cuándo fue la última vez que fuiste a la clínica dental?"
"¿Conoces alguna clínica veterinaria que abra las veinticuatro horas?"
Tagebuch-Impulse
Describe una visita que hiciste a una clínica recientemente. ¿Cómo era el edificio?
Escribe sobre la importancia de tener una clínica accesible en cada barrio.
Si tuvieras una clínica, ¿en qué especialidad médica se enfocaría?
Compara las diferencias entre una clínica y un hospital en tu país.
Imagina un día en la vida de un recepcionista en una clínica concurrida.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenEs un sustantivo femenino. Siempre se dice 'la clínica' o 'una clínica'. Nunca se usa 'el clínica'.
Generalmente, un hospital es más grande y público, mientras que una clínica es más pequeña, especializada o privada.
Lleva tilde porque es una palabra esdrújula (el acento cae en la antepenúltima sílaba) y todas las esdrújulas se acentúan.
Es más común y correcto decir 'clínica veterinaria', aunque se entiende lo que quieres decir.
Es el documento donde se registran todos los datos médicos y tratamientos de un paciente.
Sí, existen 'clínicas de salud mental' o 'clínicas psiquiátricas'.
Se dice 'clínicas'. Ejemplo: 'Hay muchas clínicas en la ciudad'.
Sí, se usa en todo el mundo hispanohablante, aunque con pequeñas variaciones de matiz.
Es una expresión que significa tener mucha habilidad para diagnosticar o juzgar algo rápidamente.
Es una palabra neutral, adecuada tanto para el habla cotidiana como para contextos profesionales médicos.
Teste dich selbst 180 Fragen
Escribe una frase usando 'la clínica' y 'médico'.
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Describe tu última visita a una clínica.
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¿Qué servicios ofrece una clínica estética?
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Explica la diferencia entre un hospital y una clínica.
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Escribe una frase con la expresión 'ojo clínico'.
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Escribe una frase en subjuntivo con 'clínica'.
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¿Por qué es importante la historia clínica?
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Imagina que eres médico. ¿Cómo se llama tu clínica?
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Escribe un anuncio corto para una nueva clínica veterinaria.
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Usa 'clínicamente' en una oración técnica.
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¿Qué harías si ves una clínica cerrada en una emergencia?
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Escribe tres tipos de clínicas en español.
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Usa la palabra 'clínicas' en plural.
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¿Qué significa 'clínica universitaria'?
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Crea una pregunta para la recepción de una clínica.
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Escribe una frase sobre una clínica de rehabilitación.
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Usa 'clínico' como adjetivo para 'ensayo'.
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Describe el edificio de una clínica moderna.
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Escribe una frase formal sobre la gestión de una clínica.
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¿Qué opinas de las clínicas privadas?
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Di: 'Tengo una cita en la clínica'.
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Pregunta: '¿Dónde está la clínica dental?'
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Di: 'La clínica veterinaria está abierta'.
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Di: 'Necesito ver a un médico en la clínica'.
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Pregunta: '¿A qué hora cierra la clínica?'
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Di: 'Mi historia clínica está en el hospital'.
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Di: 'La clínica es muy moderna y limpia'.
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Di: 'Voy a la clínica todos los meses'.
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Pregunta: '¿Aceptan mi seguro en esta clínica?'
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Di: 'El doctor tiene un gran ojo clínico'.
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Di: 'La clínica de ojos está en el centro'.
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Di: 'Hay una clínica cerca de mi casa'.
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Pregunta: '¿Cómo llego a la clínica San José?'
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Di: 'La clínica estética es muy popular'.
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Di: 'Mañana llamaré a la clínica'.
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Di: 'El análisis clínico salió bien'.
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Di: 'Trabajo como enfermera en la clínica'.
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Di: 'La clínica de rehabilitación me ayudó mucho'.
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Di: 'Es una clínica pequeña pero buena'.
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Di: 'El ensayo clínico es para la nueva medicina'.
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Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica está cerrada'.
Escucha y escribe: 'Voy a la clínica dental'.
Escucha y escribe: '¿Dónde está la clínica?'
Escucha y escribe: 'Tengo cita en la clínica'.
Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica es privada'.
Escucha y escribe: 'El médico está en la clínica'.
Escucha y escribe: 'Es una clínica veterinaria'.
Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica abre a las ocho'.
Escucha y escribe: 'Necesito mi historia clínica'.
Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica de ojos es buena'.
Escucha y escribe: 'El análisis clínico es mañana'.
Escucha y escribe: 'Hay muchas clínicas aquí'.
Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica estética es cara'.
Escucha y escribe: 'Llame a la clínica ahora'.
Escucha y escribe: 'La clínica San José es nueva'.
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Summary
The word 'clínica' is your go-to term for specialized medical centers. Remember it is feminine (la clínica) and often refers to private practices. Example: 'Mañana tengo que ir a la clínica para mi revisión anual.'
- A feminine noun meaning clinic or medical center, used for specialized or private healthcare facilities.
- Commonly paired with adjectives like 'dental', 'veterinaria', or 'estética' to specify the type of care.
- Distinguished from 'hospital' by size and often by its private nature in many Spanish-speaking regions.
- Essential for navigating medical appointments, health insurance, and emergency services in Spanish.
Check Gender
Always pair 'clínica' with feminine articles and adjectives. 'La clínica moderna' is correct.
First Syllable
Hit the first syllable hard: CLÍ-ni-ca. The tilde is your guide for the stress.
Specialties
Learn specialties like 'dental', 'veterinaria', and 'estética' to use the word more effectively.
Private vs Public
Remember that in many countries, 'clínica' implies a private, paid service.
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