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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 .

Dr Martín sees patients on Tuesdays.

. Sánchez llegues.

Ask for Dr Sánchez at reception when you arrive.

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This word is part of lesson 9.