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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