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Think 'consultation room'
The word consultorio literally comes from 'consultar' (to consult). So, think of it as a place for consultations.
It's for doctors, not hospitals
A consultorio is typically a private doctor's office or a smaller clinic, not a large hospital (hospital).
Common usage
You'll hear this often. If you need to see a doctor, you're going to the consultorio.
Don't confuse with 'oficina'
While 'oficina' means office, it's not specific to doctors. Use consultorio for medical settings.
Example sentence 1
Necesito ir al consultorio del doctor. (I need to go to the doctor's office.)
Example sentence 2
Mi mamá tiene una cita en el consultorio a las tres. (My mom has an appointment at the clinic at three.)
Similar to 'surgery' in UK English
In some English-speaking countries, especially the UK, a 'surgery' refers to a doctor's office. This is similar to consultorio.
Singular and plural
It's a masculine noun: el consultorio. The plural is los consultorios.
Related verb: 'consultar'
The verb 'consultar' means to consult. You 'consult' a doctor in their consultorio.
Pronunciation tip
Focus on the 'or-ee-oh' sound at the end. It's not a common English sound, but practice makes perfect.
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I'm going to the doctor's office.
Where is the clinic?
I need an appointment at the office.
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El consultorio está cerrado.
Focus: consultorio
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Busco el consultorio.
Focus: busco
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Voy a mi consultorio.
Focus: mi consultorio
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Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'consultorio' in the context of a medical setting.
While 'oficina' means office, 'clínica' is a more precise synonym for a doctor's office or clinic where consultations occur, reflecting the B1 CEFR level understanding of specific medical terms. 'Hospital' is a larger institution, and 'laboratorio' is for tests.
¿Cuál de estas oraciones usa 'consultorio' correctamente?
The word 'consultorio' specifically refers to a doctor's office or clinic. Buying bread, buying a car, or a dog going for a check-up (unless it's a veterinary clinic, but the general use implies human medicine) are incorrect contexts.
If someone says they are 'yendo al consultorio para una revisión', what are they most likely doing?
'Consultorio' implies a medical setting, and 'revisión' in this context means a check-up or examination.
Un 'consultorio' es típicamente un lugar donde se realiza una cirugía mayor.
A 'consultorio' is generally for consultations and minor procedures, not major surgery, which would typically be performed in a hospital.
Si tienes una cita con el dentista, es probable que vayas a su 'consultorio'.
Dentists also have 'consultorios' for patient consultations and treatments.
El término 'consultorio' solo se aplica a clínicas para médicos generales, no a especialistas.
The term 'consultorio' can refer to the office of any medical specialist, such as a dermatologist, cardiologist, or dentist, not just general practitioners.
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Think 'consultation room'
The word consultorio literally comes from 'consultar' (to consult). So, think of it as a place for consultations.
It's for doctors, not hospitals
A consultorio is typically a private doctor's office or a smaller clinic, not a large hospital (hospital).
Common usage
You'll hear this often. If you need to see a doctor, you're going to the consultorio.
Don't confuse with 'oficina'
While 'oficina' means office, it's not specific to doctors. Use consultorio for medical settings.
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