Portuguese · Body & Health
Médico
[/ˈmɛdʒiku/]
Doctor
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A qualified practitioner of medicine.
Profissional qualificado na área da medicina.
Example
Preciso marcar uma consulta com o médico.
I need to schedule an appointment with the doctor.
Etymology
The word 'médico' comes from the Latin 'medicus', referring to a healer. Its use in Portuguese has maintained a direct connection with its Latin origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Médico' is primarily used in formal settings, particularly in healthcare discussions, and is universally understood in both spoken and written contexts throughout the Portuguese-speaking world.
Literary Heritage
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