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

📅 Published: August 4, 2025

🩺 Medical Spanish

fisioterapia

noun • /[fee-syoh-teh-RAH-pyah]/

physiotherapy

Example:

La fisioterapia ayudará a recuperar movilidad.

Physiotherapy will help regain mobility.

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🧠 What does fisioterapia mean?

Fisioterapia refers to the treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. It's the same as what's called 'physical therapy' or 'physiotherapy' in English. A professional who practices physiotherapy is called a 'fisioterapeuta' (male) or 'fisioterapeuta' (female).

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito fisioterapia para mi rodilla lesionada.
    I need physiotherapy for my injured knee.
  • El médico me recomendó fisioterapia después de la cirugía.
    The doctor recommended physiotherapy after the surgery.
  • Voy a fisioterapia dos veces por semana.
    I go to physiotherapy twice a week.
  • Mi fisioterapeuta me está ayudando mucho con mi recuperación.
    My physiotherapist is helping me a lot with my recovery.
  • La fisioterapia es una parte importante del proceso de rehabilitación.
    Physiotherapy is an important part of the rehabilitation process.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'physiotherapy' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'physiotherapy' is 'fisioterapia'.
How do you pronounce 'fisioterapia' in Spanish?
It's pronounced fee-zee-oh-teh-RAH-pee-ah. The stress is on the second-to-last syllable (-rah-). Each 'i' is pronounced like 'ee' in 'see'.
How do you use 'fisioterapia' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Necesito fisioterapia para mi espalda.' (I need physiotherapy for my back.) or 'Ella estudia fisioterapia.' (She studies physiotherapy).
What is the English translation of 'fisioterapia'?
The English translation of 'fisioterapia' is 'physiotherapy' or 'physical therapy'.
Does 'fisioterapia' change for gender or number?
No, 'fisioterapia' is a singular, feminine noun, but its form doesn't change even when referring to multiple sessions. You would say something like 'muchas sesiones de fisioterapia' (many physiotherapy sessions).
Is 'fisioterapia' common in everyday Spanish?
While not a daily word, it's relatively common, especially when discussing health and injuries.
Does 'fisioterapia' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'fisioterapia' has no slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward medical term.
Is 'fisioterapia' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'fisioterapia' and its meaning are the same across both Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "fisioterapia"

Synonyms: terapia física

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'fisioterapia' comes from the Greek words 'physis' (nature) and 'therapeia' (treatment).

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