mediko
médiko with stress marks
doctor
Usage Note
Mediko is an informal Spanish-derived term for a physician, more common in provincial areas and among older generations. In urban settings, 'doktor' tends to be preferred, though mediko remains widely understood throughout the country.
Examples
" Tatawag ako ng mediko. "
Natural Translation
I will call a doctor.
Literal Translation
Will-call I of doctor.
" Pumunta kami sa mediko dahil mataas ang lagnat ng bata. "
Natural Translation
We went to the doctor because the child had a high fever.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the doctor because high the fever of-the child.
" Mas pinipili ng lola ko ang mediko sa amin kaysa sa mga bagong doktor sa lungsod dahil siya raw ang nakakaintindi ng kanyang karamdaman. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother prefers our local doctor over the new doctors in the city because, she says, he is the one who understands her ailment.
Literal Translation
More chooses of grandmother my the doctor at us than the plural new doctor in city because he reportedly the understands of his/her illness.
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