Spanish Phrase
Quiero ver al Dr. Smith.
Meaning
I want to see Dr. Smith. The sentence expresses a personal desire to have an appointment or a meeting with the doctor, not necessarily an urgent need.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are speaking to a receptionist, a friend, or a family member to let them know you would like to schedule or attend a consultation with Dr. Smith.
✦Grammar Breakdown
QuieroveralDr.Smith
Quiero (querer)
First‑person singular present of querer, meaning ‘I want’. It is a regular -er verb.
ver (infinitive)
The infinitive form of the verb ‘to see/to meet’, used after querer to express what is wanted.
al (a + el)
Contraction of the preposition a + the masculine definite article el; required before a masculine singular noun.
Dr.
Abbreviation for ‘doctor’; in Spanish it is usually expanded to ‘doctor’ when spoken.
Smith (proper name)
A proper surname kept in its original form; no article is added before it.
🗨In Conversation
Quiero ver al Dr. Smith.
I want to see Dr. Smith.
Claro, ¿para cuándo le gustaría la cita?
Sure, when would you like the appointment?
✕Common Mistakes
Quiero ver a Dr. Smith.
The preposition a must contract with the masculine article el, becoming al.
Quiero ver al doctor Smith.
Mixing English and Spanish sounds unnatural; keep the name in its original form and use the Spanish word ‘doctor’.
Quiero ver al Dr Smith.
The abbreviation needs a period after ‘Dr.’ and the contraction al must be kept.
↔Alternatives
Me gustaría ver al Dr. Smith.
I would like to see Dr. Smith.
Necesito ver al Dr. Smith.
I need to see Dr. Smith.
Quisiera ver al Dr. Smith.
I would like to see Dr. Smith (more polite).
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries the verb ‘ver’ is commonly used for medical appointments, but you can also say ‘consultar al doctor’ for a more formal tone. When speaking to staff you’ll often use the formal ‘Usted’ form: ‘Quisiera ver al Dr. Smith, por favor.’