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facultativo

physician

noun adjective fah-kool-tah-TEE-boh Rare

Also means

optional

Usage Note

Facultativo as a noun is a formal or bureaucratic synonym for 'doctor' or 'medical officer', used in official reports and healthcare administration. As an adjective it means 'optional' or 'discretionary' (asistencia facultativa = 'optional attendance'). The two senses are quite distinct, so context usually resolves any ambiguity quickly. The feminine form for the noun is facultativa.

Examples

"El facultativo recetó reposo absoluto."

Natural Translation

The physician prescribed complete rest.

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