terapeuta
therapist
noun teh-rah-PEHW-tah Rare
Origin: From Greek therapeutes (one who attends/cures).
Usage Note
Terapeuta is a common-gender noun — el terapeuta (male) and la terapeuta (female) with no change in form. It covers physical therapists, psychotherapists, and other clinical practitioners. Do not confuse with terápico (non-standard) — the correct adjective is terapéutico.
Examples
"La terapeuta le recomendó ejercicios de respiración."
Natural Translation
The therapist recommended breathing exercises to her.
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