dr
word
/ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɹaɪv/
DAHK-ter, DRYV
/ˈdiːˌɑː/
DEE-ah
Definition
Abbreviation for 'Doctor', used before a medical doctor's or someone with a doctoral degree's name.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally as a title with names, e.g., Dr. Smith. Not a standalone word. Common in medical and academic contexts.
Spanish: dr. (abreviatura de doctor/a) - médico/aPortuguese (BR): dr. (abreviatura de doutor/a) - médico/aPortuguese (PT): dr. (abreviatura de doutor/a) - médico/aChinese (Simplified): 博士（缩写） - 医生（缩写）Chinese (Traditional): 博士（縮寫） - 醫生（縮寫）Hindi: डॉ. (डॉक्टर का संक्षिप्त रूप) - डॉक्टरArabic: د. (اختصار لكلمة دكتور) - طبيبBengali: ডা.Russian: д-р - докторJapanese: Dr.（ドクター）Vietnamese: BS (Bác sĩ) - TS (Tiến sĩ)Korean: Dr. - 박사Turkish: Dr. - DoktorUrdu: ڈاکٹرIndonesian: Dr.
Example Sentences
Dr. Smith is very kind.
basic
I need to see a Dr. today.
basic
Dr. Lee has a PhD in physics.
basic
I called Dr. Jones to discuss my symptoms.
natural
Have you seen a Dr. about that injury yet?
natural
Dr. Kumar will see you now.
natural