el
masculine
/dokˈtoɾ/
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Translation
Dr (abbreviation for doctor)
Word origin
An abbreviation of doctor, from Latin doctor ('teacher'), an agent noun from docere ('to teach').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- doctor
- English cognates
- doctor, doctrine
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Examples
. Ramírez .
Dr Ramírez is the best doctor in the city.
. García .
Call Dr García to ask for an appointment tomorrow.
. López .
Dr López published a very important study on this subject.
. Martín martes.
Dr Martín sees patients on Tuesdays.
. Sánchez recepción llegues.
Ask for Dr Sánchez at reception when you arrive.
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