| English | Español (Spanish) |
| Emergency room | Sala de urgencias |
| Sick (Sick person/patient) | Enfermo |
| Sickness | Enfermedad |
| What is the problem? | ¿Cuál es el problema? |
| My...hurt/hurts. E.g: My head hurts. | Me duele/duelen la/el/los/las. E.j: Me duele la cabeza. |
| Sit here, please. | Siéntese aquí, por favor. |
| Do you have medical/health insurance? | ¿Tiene seguro médico? |
| National Insurance Number | Número de la Seguridad Social |
| Telephone number | Número de teléfono |
| Address | Dirección |
| What field do you work in? | ¿En qué trabaja? |
| Who is your emergency contact? | ¿Quién es su contacto de emergencia? |
| Temperature | Temperatura |
| Pressure | Presión |
| Pulse | Pulso |
| Symptom | Síntoma |
| Fever | Fiebre/calentura |
| Upset stomach | Malestar en el estómago/trastorno estomacal |
| Pain (it can be referred to as physical or mental pain) | Dolor |
| Blood test | Análisis de sangre |
| Pill | Pastilla |
| Weakness | Debilidad |
| Allergic | Alérgico |
Basic medical term glossary
Essential Spanish vocabulary when going to the doctor
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When moving into a different country, it’s essential to know some of the basics in terms of language. The medical term is a field that might be useful to you in case of an emergency for another person or even for you, in the situation of having to explain to a doctor if something is wrong and the way you feel. And most importantly, to be able to understand the doctor when giving a prescription and explaining what the situation is.
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Further reading
- The Spanish medical system: How public and private systems work
- Accessing healthcare in Spain: How to access public and private healthcare
- Pharmacies in Spain: Prescription costs and treatment advice for many common illnesses
- Sexual health in Spain: Everything you need to know to stay safe and healthy
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