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horse doctor

/ˈhɔːrs ˌdɒktər/

Traducción: Término informal para un veterinario, especialmente el que trata caballos, o a veces usado con humor para referirse a un médico con modales bruscos o toscos.

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/ˈhɔːrs ˌdɒktər/C1informalmedical
  • esTérmino informal para un veterinario, especialmente el que trata caballos, o a veces usado con humor para referirse a un médico con modales bruscos o toscos.

An informal term for a veterinarian, especially one who treats horses, or sometimes used humorously to refer to a doctor with rough or unrefined bedside manner.

  1. Veterinarian for horsesB2formal

    A veterinarian who specializes in treating horses.

    esveterinario equino

    • The horse doctor examined the injured mare.
    • They called a horse doctor to treat the sick foal.
    • A good horse doctor is essential for a stable.
  2. Unskilled or rough doctorC1informalamerican

    A derogatory term for a doctor who is considered unskilled, rough, or lacking in finesse.

    esMédico matasanos

    • That surgeon is a real horse doctor; I wouldn't trust him.
    • He's a horse doctor, not a real physician.
    • Don't go to that clinic; they have horse doctors there.