logo
  • Programs
    • Preschool
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Adults
    • School Solutions
  • School Solutions
  • Pricing
  • How it Works
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • My Cart
  • Login
  • Try a Free Class

855-997-4652LoginTry a Free Class

  • Programs
    • Preschool
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Adults
    • School Solutions
  • School Solutions
  • Pricing
  • How it Works
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • My Cart
  • Login
  • Try a Free Class
logo
  • Programs
    • Preschool
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Adults
    • School Solutions
  • School Solutions
  • Pricing
  • How it Works
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • My Cart
  • Login
  • Try a Free Class

855-997-4652LoginTry a Free Class

  • Programs
    • Preschool
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
    • Adults
    • School Solutions
  • School Solutions
  • Pricing
  • How it Works
  • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • My Cart
  • Login
  • Try a Free Class
October 26, 2021 by Luis F. Dominguez Spanish Vocabulary 0 comments

50 Essential Medical Phrases for Your Upcoming Physical

Are you planning to take a physical check-up in a Spanish-speaking country and you have no idea of any Spanish medical phrases? 

Or perhaps your doctor is a native Spanish speaker and you want to use your physical to practice some Spanish? 

The truth is that you never know when you’re going to need to use medical Spanish terms or understand Spanish medical phrases. But that doesn’t mean that it’s not one of the main Spanish topics you need to learn. 

Keep reading to learn why you should learn Medical Spanish terms and phrases, and the ultimate list with the 50 essential medical phrases divided into useful terms, medical phrases for doctors, for nurses, and patients, and a section dedicated to common questions and answers. 

Why Should You Learn Medical Spanish Terms and Phrases?

There are plenty of reasons to learn a language. Perhaps you want to get better job opportunities, travel to other countries, or just learn about a new culture. 

During the language learning process, you get to discover that mastering a new language such as Spanish, involves a lot of different parts. You have to learn its grammar and how to read it. You have to understand other people when they’re speaking. Then you also have to learn to write it and speak it yourself. 

One of the most important parts is to learn the vocabulary needed to be able to understand the language and express yourself at ease in it. But there’s a lot of different kinds of vocabulary in Spanish, but you can make the case that none is as important as medical Spanish terms. Knowing this vocabulary can save your life in a determined moment or at the very least, allow you to communicate properly with your doctor or nurse during your next physical check-up. 

50 Essential Spanish Medical Phrases 

For the reasons mentioned above, I’ve put together this list with 50 essential medical Spanish terms to know, including technical medical words, common Spanish medical phrases, and typical questions and answers that you may hear during a physical. 

Let’s start with some basic English to Spanish medical terms.

Common Medical Spanish Terms

Spanish medical phrases
EnglishSpanish
1. doctorel doctor / la doctora
2. nurseel enfermero /la enfermera
3. hospitalel hospital
4. insuranceel seguro
5. emergency roomla sala de emergencia
6. infectionla infección
7. surgery la cirugía
8. anesthesiala anestesia
9. bloodla sangre
10. medicinela medicina
11. label laboratorio
12. painel dolor
13. feverla fiebre
14. to coughtoser

Spanish Medical Phrases for Doctors

Now, let’s learn some Spanish medical phrases for Doctors:

15. Abra los ojos. 
Open your eyes. 

16. Señale dónde le duele. 
Point to where it hurts. 

17. Respire lentamente. 
Breath slowly. 

18. Necesita hacer más ejercicio. 
You need to exercise more. 

19. Tiene que hacerse estos análisis. 
You need to do these tests. 

example

20. Volte la cabeza y tosa. 
Turn your head and cough. 

21. Levante la cabeza. 
Lift your head. 

22. Abra la boca. 
Open your mouth. 

23. Voy a examinar su nariz. 
I’m going to examine your nose. 

24. Voy a escuchar su corazón. 
I’m going to listen to your heart. 

25. Acuéstese por favor. 
Please lie down. 

26. Terminé la examinación. 
I have finished the exam. 

Spanish Medical Phrases for Nurses

Sometimes, nurses play a bigger role and have more communication with patients than doctors themselves. 

These are some of the most common Spanish medical phrases for nurses: 

27. Le voy a tomar su temperatura. 
I’m going to take your temperature. 

Medical terms in Spanish

28. Es hora de tomar su medicina. 
It’s time to take your medicine. 

29. Por favor dígame si siente algún dolor. 
Please let me know if you feel any pain. 

30. Regreso en un momento. 
I’ll be back in a moment. 

31. Oprima el botón si necesita ayuda. 
Use the call light if you need help. 

Spanish Medical Phrases for Patients

It’s time to learn some useful Spanish medical phrases that you may need as a patient on your upcoming physical.

32. Hago ejercicio todos los días. 
I exercise every day. 

33. Me duele la espalda. 
My back hurts. 

To learn other parts of the body you can read Spanish Body Parts: Vocabulary and Idioms. 

34. No me siento bien. 
I don’t feel well. 

35. Me zumban los oídos. 
My ears are buzzing. 

36. Quiero una segunda opinión. 
I want to get a second opinion. 

Questions & Answers

Finally, the most common way to communicate between doctors and patients during a physical check-up is through questions and answers. 

The following are some of the most common ones: 

37. ¿Toma algún medicamento?
Do you take any medication?

38. Sí/no tomo medicamento. 
I do/don’t take any medication. 

39. ¿Tiene sus resultados del laboratorio?
Do you have your lab results?

40. Aquí tengo mis resultados del laboratorio. 
Here are my lab results. 

Spanish medical phrases

41. ¿Cómo es su sueño?
How is your sleep?

42. Mi sueño es regular / irregular / liviano / pesado. 
My sleep is regular / irregular / light /heavy. 

43. ¿Cómo es su dieta?
What is your diet like?

44. Mi dieta consiste en…
My diet consists of…

45. ¿Siente algún dolor?
Do you feel any pain?

46 ¿Dónde le duele?
Where does it hurt?

47. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta? 
Do you have any questions? 

48. ¿Cada cuánto debo tomar este medicamento?
How often should I take this medication? 

49. ¿Qué puedo cambiar para mejorar mi salud?
What can I change to improve my health?

50. ¿Me puede recomendar un especialista?
Can you recommend a specialist to me?

Now You’re Ready for Your Physical Check-up in Spanish!

Remember that you should take no risks with your health, so make sure that you can properly communicate with your doctor and nurse, and that you understand everything they’re saying to you. 

Practice these medical Spanish terms and the different kinds of Spanish medical phrases, as well as the questions and answers, and you’ll be ready for your upcoming physical check-up. 

Learning Spanish not only solves your communication issues when taking a physical in a Spanish-speaking country, it also makes it easier and more enjoyable your whole visit to that country. Being able to communicate with the locals, allows you to learn more about their culture and understand it better. 

Sign up for a free class with one of our certified, native Spanish-speaking teachers from Guatemala. They teach more than 24,000 actively enrolled students every month, they offer flexible scheduling and tailored Spanish packages.  

learn spanish online
Sign up for your FREE TRIAL CLASS today!

Ready to learn more Spanish vocabulary? Check these out!

  • Top 15 New Year’s Resolutions in Spanish
  • 100+ Basic Spanish Words and Phrases for Travelers
  • 29 Cool and Catchy Spanish Phrases To Use With Friends [+Audio]
  • 52 Spanish Connecting Words to Sound Like a Native
  • ‘How Much Is It?’ in Spanish: A Guide to Travel and Shopping
  • Ultimate Guide to 80+ Dance Vocabulary Words in Spanish
  • Ordinal Numbers in Spanish
  • Essential Swimming Vocabulary in Spanish (100+ Words!)
  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Follow me
Luis F. Dominguez
Freelance Writer at Homeschool Spanish Academy
Luis F. Domínguez is a freelance writer and independent journalist interested in travel, languages, art, books, history, philosophy, politics and sports. He has written for Fodor’s, Yahoo!, Sports Illustrated, Telemundo, and Villa Experience, among other brands of print and digital media in Europe and North America.
Follow me
Latest posts by Luis F. Dominguez (see all)
  • What’s the Spanish Lisp? All About the Ceceo - December 31, 2022
  • Top 10 Inspiring Art Books for Kids Who Homeschool - December 22, 2022
  • Ultimate Guide to 80+ Dance Vocabulary Words in Spanish - December 17, 2022
medical spanish spanish vocabulary
0

Related Posts

mission trip Spanish

45+ Mission Trip Spanish Phrases You Need To Know

December 23, 2021
Read More
Spanish quotes

44 Essential Spanish Quotes and Proverbs to Fuel Your Motivation

October 21, 2021
Read More
Spanish body parts

Spanish Body Parts: Vocabulary, Idioms, and Culture

January 4, 2022
Read More
Spanish greetings

Spanish 101: Greetings and Farewells

May 2, 2022
Read More

Leave a Comment! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

10 Entertaining Activities To Do While in Montevideo, UruguayPrevious Post
A Woodworker's Guide to Carpentry Vocabulary in SpanishNext Post

About Us

With over 10 years of experience, HSA is where your goals merge with our teachers’ passion: to improve your Spanish fluency. Custom-tailored to fit your needs, you choose your program, schedule, favorite teachers, pace of learning, and more.. Learn More

Resources

  • About
  • Get a Transcript
  • FAQs
  • How it Works
  • Partners

Recent Posts

  • How To Teach Sight Words in Spanish to Kids
    How To Teach Sight Words in Spanish to Kids
    January 13, 2023
    Did you know that by learning sight words in...
  • What’s the Best Age for Kids To Learn Spanish?
    What’s the Best Age for Kids To Learn Spanish?
    January 13, 2023
    A common question parents of second language...

Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Contact Us© 2022 HSA. All rights reserved.