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"Consulta" is a form of "consulta", a noun which is often translated as "consultation". "Consultorio" is a noun which is often translated as "office". Learn more about the difference between "consulta" and "consultorio" below.
la consulta(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (medicine)
a. consultation
Nuestro médico familiar nos sugirió citar una consulta con un especialista.Our family doctor recommended scheduling a consultation with a specialist.
2. (question)
a. inquiry
Los cambios a los términos y condiciones han resultado en varias consultas.The changes to the terms and conditions have resulted in several inquiries.
b. enquiry (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Por favor, envíenme sus consultas por correo electrónico.Please, send me your enquiries via email.
c. query
Escribí mi consulta en su página web y me respondieron inmediatamente.I posted my query on their website and got an immediate answer.
a. office (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Hay un número que pueda llamar si tengo una emergencia médica cuando esté cerrada la consulta?Is there a number I can call if I have a medical emergency while the office is closed?
b. surgery (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El doctor estará de vacaciones y fuera de la consulta durante dos semanas.The doctor will be on holiday and out of surgery for two weeks.
el consultorio(
kohn
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sool
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (commerce)
a. office
Me voy a reunir con mi abogado en su consultorio mañana por la mañana.I will be meeting with my lawyer at his office tomorrow morning.
2. (medicine)
a. doctor's office (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La verdadera salud comienza afuera del consultorio.Real health begins outside the doctor's office.
b. surgery (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Dr. Suárez te podrá ver en su consultorio el miércoles a las 3 pm.Dr. Suarez can see you in his surgery on Wednesday at 3 pm.
a. consultancy
Contratamos un consultorio de arquitectos para diseñar la casa club.We hired an architecture consultancy to design the club house.
