This is the 11520th most frequent Portuguese word.
otorrino
"Otorrino" is short for "otorrinolaringologista," which means "ear, nose, and throat doctor" or "ENT specialist" in English.
In this sentence, "otorrino" is used to refer to a medical specialist, specifically an otorhinolaryngologist (ENT specialist), in the context of healthcare.
Eu marquei uma consulta com o otorrino para verificar minha audição.
I scheduled an appointment with the ENT specialist to check my hearing.
Here, "otorrino" is employed to denote the career or field specialization within medicine, referring to the ENT specialty.
Meu amigo quer se especializar como otorrino após terminar medicina.
My friend wants to specialize as an ENT specialist after completing medical school.
In this context, "otorrino" describes someone who is acting professionally as an ENT specialist giving medical advice or recommendations.