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diagnóstico means diagnosis — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 21, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

diagnóstico

noun • /[dyahg-NOHS-tee-koh]/

diagnosis

Example:

El diagnóstico final es neumonía viral.

The final diagnosis is viral pneumonia.

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🧠 What does diagnóstico mean?

In Spanish, 'diagnóstico' means the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor or other medical professional. It can also refer to the conclusion reached or the name of the identified illness. Like in English, it can be used in a figurative sense to describe analyzing and identifying a problem in a non-medical context, like 'el diagnóstico de la situación económica' (the diagnosis of the economic situation).

📚 Extra examples

  • El médico me dio un diagnóstico preciso.
    The doctor gave me a precise diagnosis.
  • El diagnóstico del mecánico fue que el coche necesitaba una nueva batería.
    The mechanic's diagnosis was that the car needed a new battery.
  • Están esperando el diagnóstico del especialista.
    They are waiting for the specialist's diagnosis.
  • Recibir un diagnóstico de cáncer puede ser devastador.
    Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be devastating.
  • El diagnóstico inicial fue incorrecto.
    The initial diagnosis was incorrect.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'diagnosis' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'diagnosis' is 'diagnóstico'.
How do you pronounce 'diagnóstico' in Spanish?
It's pronounced dee-ag-NOS-tee-koh, with the stress on the 'NOS' syllable.
How do you use 'diagnóstico' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'El médico hizo un diagnóstico rápido' (The doctor made a quick diagnosis), or 'El diagnóstico fue positivo' (The diagnosis was positive).
What is the English translation of 'diagnóstico'?
'Diagnóstico' translates to 'diagnosis' in English.
Does 'diagnóstico' change for gender or number?
No, 'diagnóstico' stays the same whether you are referring to one or multiple diagnoses. It's a masculine noun, so you would use masculine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., el diagnóstico, un diagnóstico, este diagnóstico).
Is 'diagnóstico' common in everyday Spanish?
While it's common in medical contexts, you wouldn't use it in everyday casual conversations unless you're discussing a health issue. However, its figurative use related to problem-solving is more common in everyday speech.
Does 'diagnóstico' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'diagnóstico' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a fairly formal word.
Is 'diagnóstico' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'diagnóstico' is used the same way in Spain and Latin America, with the same meaning and pronunciation.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "diagnóstico"

Synonyms: pronóstico (prognosis - often used when discussing the likely course of a disease), evaluación (evaluation), análisis (analysis)

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'diagnóstico' comes from the Greek words 'dia' (through) and 'gnosis' (knowledge).

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