Also means
expert
Usage Note
Especialista is a common-gender noun — el especialista (male) and la especialista (female) change only the article. In medical contexts it refers specifically to a consultant or specialist doctor, distinct from a médico de cabecera (GP). It also appears in film and TV production to mean a stunt performer.
Examples
"Necesito ver a un especialista."
Natural Translation
I need to see a specialist.
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