¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to our beginner’s guide to health, wellness, and medical vocabulary in Spanish.
Whether you are learning Spanish for personal or professional reasons, understanding medical terminology is essential. This blog post aims to provide you with a comprehensive list of words and phrases related to healthcare, medicine, and overall well-being, empowering you to communicate effectively in a medical context.
So, let’s dive in and expand our Spanish vocabulary together!
Medical Professionals and Facilities
| English | Spanish |
| The doctor | El médico/la médica |
| The nurse | El enfermero/la enfermera |
| The patient | El/la paciente |
| The hospital | El hospital |
| The clinic | La clínica |
| The consultation | La consulta |
| The waiting room | La sala de espera |
| The operating room | El quirófano |
| The laboratory | El laboratorio |
| The pharmacist | El farmacéutico/la farmacéutica |
Common Ailments and Symptoms
| English | Spanish |
| The pain | El dolor |
| The fever | La fiebre |
| The cough | La tos |
| The cold | El resfriado |
| The headache | El dolor de cabeza |
| The stomachache | El dolor de estómago |
| The allergy | La alergia |
| The flu | La gripe |
| The fatigue | La fatiga |
| The dizziness | El mareo |
Body Parts and Systems
| English | Spanish |
| The body | El cuerpo |
| The head | La cabeza |
| The arm | El brazo |
| The leg | La pierna |
| The heart | El corazón |
| The stomach | El estómago |
| The lungs | Los pulmones |
| The brain | El cerebro |
| The liver | El hígado |
| The kidneys | Los riñones |
Medical Conditions and Diseases
| English | Spanish |
| Diabetes | La diabetes |
| Asthma | El asma |
| Hypertension | La hipertensión |
| Arthritis | La artritis |
| Cancer | El cáncer |
| AIDS | El SIDA |
| Depression | La depresión |
| Anxiety | La ansiedad |
| Stress | El estrés |
| Obesity | La obesidad |
Medications and Treatments
| English | Spanish |
| The medication | El medicamento |
| The prescription | La receta médica |
| The dosage | La dosis |
| The painkiller | El analgésico |
| The antibiotic | El antibiótico |
| The syrup | El jarabe |
| The bandage | La venda |
| The therapy | La terapia |
| The surgery | La cirugía |
| The rehabilitation | La rehabilitación |
Health and Wellness
| English | Spanish |
| The diet | La dieta |
| Nutrition | La nutrición |
| Physical activity | La actividad física |
| Well-being | El bienestar |
| Sleep | El sueño |
| Relaxation | La relajación |
| Meditation | La meditación |
| La prevención | Prevention |
| Hygiene | La higiene |
| Vaccination | La vacunación |
Useful Phrases – Medical Vocabulary in Spanish
- Necesita hacer más ejercicio. (You need to exercise more.)
- Le voy a tomar su temperatura. (I’m going to take your temperature.)
- Es hora de tomar medicina. (It’s time to take medicine.)
- No me siento bien. (I don’t feel well.)
- Necesito ver a un médico. (I need to see a doctor.)
- Tengo una emergencia médica. (I have a medical emergency.)
- Por favor, llame a una ambulancia. (Please call an ambulance.)
- Me duele la cabeza/estómago/pierna. (My head/stomach/leg hurts.)
- No puedo respirar bien. (I can’t breathe well.)
- Tengo alergias a… (I am allergic to…)
- Soy diabético(a) ( I am diabetic)
- Soy hipertenso(a) (I am hypertensive)
- Tomo medicamentos para… (I take medication for…)
Q&A
Question: ¿Toma algún medicamento? (Do you take any medication?)
Answer: Sí/no tomo medicamento. (I do/don’t take any medication.)
Question: ¿Tiene sus resultados del laboratorio? (Do you have your lab results?)
Answer: Aquí tengo mis resultados del laboratorio. (Here are my lab results.)
Question: ¿Cómo es su sueño? (How is your sleep?)
Answer: Mi sueño es regular. (My sleep is regular.)
Other Useful Questions
- ¿Dónde le duele? (Where does it hurt?)
- ¿Tiene alguna pregunta? (Do you have any questions?)
- ¿Cada cuánto debo tomar este medicamento? (How often should I take this medication?)
- ¿Qué puedo cambiar para mejorar mi salud? (What can I change to improve my health?)
- ¿Me puede recomendar un especialista? (Can you recommend a specialist to me?)
- ¿Dónde está la clínica más cercana? (Where is the nearest clinic?)
- ¿Hay un hospital por aquí? (Is there a hospital around here?)
- ¿Cuál es el diagnóstico? (What is the diagnosis?)
- ¿Cuándo debo tomar este medicamento? (When should I take this medication?)
- ¿Cuáles son los efectos secundarios? (What are the side effects?)
- ¿Recomienda alguna terapia o tratamiento? (Do you recommend any therapy or treatment?)
Now You’re Ready For Your Next Medical Check-up!
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of our beginner’s guide to medical, health, and wellness vocabulary in Spanish. By familiarizing yourself with these words and phrases, you have taken an important step toward effective communication in medical contexts. Remember to practice using these terms in conversations or role-plays to reinforce your learning.
Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive, but it serves as a solid foundation for your medical Spanish vocabulary. As you progress, continue expanding your knowledge by exploring more specialized terminology and practicing with native speakers.
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