diagnóstico
diagnosis
noun dyahg-NOHS-tee-koh Rare
Origin: From Greek 'diagnōstikos' (able to distinguish).
Usage Note
Diagnóstico is both the noun (a diagnosis) and an adjective meaning 'diagnostic'. As a noun it is always masculine: el diagnóstico. The related verb is diagnosticar. Be careful not to confuse it with pronóstico (prognosis/forecast).
Examples
"El médico dio un diagnóstico claro."
Natural Translation
The doctor gave a clear diagnosis.
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