Spanish Medical Phrases
Master 3 essential Spanish phrases for medical with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish medical Phrases
Essential Spanish phrases for healthcare situations. Describe symptoms, understand doctors' instructions, navigate pharmacies, and communicate medical needs clearly in Spanish-speaking healthcare settings.
When to Use These Phrases
Use formal "usted" with medical professionals. Be specific about symptoms, duration, and severity. Learn body parts vocabulary and common medical terms. Bring translation app or written notes for complex medical history.
Learning Tips for medical Phrases
- Learn body parts: cabeza (head), estómago (stomach), pecho (chest), espalda (back)
- Practice "Me duele..." (My... hurts) + body part
- Know frequency words: siempre (always), a veces (sometimes), nunca (never)
- Understand prescriptions: cada X horas (every X hours), antes/después de comer (before/after eating)
Essential medical Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for medical situations
Complete List of medical Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish medical Phrases
How do you describe symptoms in Spanish?
"Me duele..." (My... hurts) + body part. "Tengo..." (I have...) + symptom: fiebre (fever), tos (cough), náuseas (nausea), dolor (pain). "Me siento mal" (I feel bad), "Estoy mareado/a" (I'm dizzy).
What do you say at a Spanish pharmacy?
"Necesito..." (I need...) + medicine name. "¿Tiene algo para...?" (Do you have something for...?) + symptom. "¿Necesito receta?" (Do I need a prescription?). "¿Cómo se toma?" (How do you take it?).
How do you make a doctor's appointment in Spanish?
"Necesito una cita con el doctor" (I need an appointment with the doctor), "¿Cuándo tiene disponible?" (When do you have available?), "Es urgente" (It's urgent), "¿Acepta mi seguro?" (Do you accept my insurance?).
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