How do you say OB-GYN in Spanish?

OB-GYN in Spanish is ginecólogo (gynecologist), obstetra (obstetrician), or ginecobstetra for the combined specialty. In everyday speech, most people just say ginecólogo for any reproductive health doctor.

What is the difference between ginecólogo and obstetra?

A ginecólogo specializes in reproductive health, screenings, and gynecological conditions. An obstetra specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Most OB-GYNs are trained in both and may be called ginecobstetra.

Is ginecólogo masculine or feminine?

The default form ginecólogo is masculine. For a female doctor, use ginecóloga. The same pattern applies to obstetra, though obstetra does not change form — gender is indicated by the article: el obstetra (male), la obstetra (female).

Spanish vocabulary · Intermediate

OB-GYN in Spanish: Ginecólogo and Obstetra

Written by Sofia Ramirez, Lead Spanish Curriculum Editor · Reviewed May 2026

Ginecólogo / Obstetra · noun · hee-neh-KOH-loh-goh / obs-TEH-trah

OB-GYN in Spanish splits into two specialist titles: ginecólogo (gynecologist) and obstetra (obstetrician). In practice, most doctors who handle both are called ginecobstetra or ginecólogo-obstetra. Colloquially, many patients simply say el ginecólogo for any reproductive health visit.

Ginecólogo is hee-neh-KOH-loh-goh, five syllables with stress on KOH. Obstetra is obs-TEH-trah, three syllables with stress on TEH.

Tengo cita con el ginecólogo la próxima semana.

I have an appointment with the OB-GYN next week.

OB-GYN in Spanish: Quick Reference

Below are the most common Spanish words for obgyn, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.

Spanish	English	Pronunciation	Region / Register
ginecólogo / obstetra	obgyn	hee-neh-KOH-loh-goh / obs-TEH-trah	Default, widely understood
ginecobstetra	obgyn		combined term used in clinical settings across Latin America

How Native Speakers Use Ginecólogo / Obstetra

Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.

Scheduling a checkup

Necesito pedir una cita con la ginecóloga para mi revisión anual.

I need to schedule an appointment with the gynecologist for my annual checkup.

The feminine form ginecóloga is used when the doctor is a woman.

During pregnancy

Mi obstetra me recomendó hacerme un ultrasonido en la semana 20.

My obstetrician recommended I get an ultrasound at week 20.

Obstetra handles the pregnancy and delivery side of OB-GYN.

Combined specialist

El ginecobstetra del hospital atiende partos y consultas ginecológicas.

The OB-GYN at the hospital handles deliveries and gynecological consultations.

Ginecobstetra is the single word that covers both specialties, equivalent to OB-GYN.

Avoid These Mistakes When Using Ginecólogo / Obstetra

Using the English abbreviation OB-GYN

Incorrect: Fui al OB-GYN ayer.

Correct: Fui al ginecólogo ayer.

The abbreviation OB-GYN is English-only and not recognized in Spanish-speaking medical systems. Use ginecólogo, obstetra, or ginecobstetra.

Forgetting the accent on ginecólogo

Incorrect: Tengo cita con el ginecologo.

Correct: Tengo cita con el ginecólogo.

The accent on the third-to-last syllable (esdrújula) is mandatory. Without it, the pronunciation shifts and the word is misspelled.

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Common Questions About OB-GYN in Spanish

How do you say OB-GYN in Spanish?: OB-GYN in Spanish is ginecólogo (gynecologist), obstetra (obstetrician), or ginecobstetra for the combined specialty. In everyday speech, most people just say ginecólogo for any reproductive health doctor.
What is the difference between ginecólogo and obstetra?: A ginecólogo specializes in reproductive health, screenings, and gynecological conditions. An obstetra specializes in pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Most OB-GYNs are trained in both and may be called ginecobstetra.
Is ginecólogo masculine or feminine?: The default form ginecólogo is masculine. For a female doctor, use ginecóloga. The same pattern applies to obstetra, though obstetra does not change form — gender is indicated by the article: el obstetra (male), la obstetra (female).