Useful Expressions at the Doctor
Practical Spanish expressions for communicating at a doctor’s appointment.
Useful Expressions at the Doctor
These expressions can help you communicate basic information and questions at a doctor’s appointment.
Arriving for an appointment
Tengo cita con la doctora García.
I have an appointment with Dr García.
Es mi primera visita.
It is my first visit.
Describing pain and symptoms
Me duele la garganta.
My throat hurts.
Tengo dolor de espalda.
I have back pain.
Me siento débil.
I feel weak.
Tengo fiebre.
I have a fever.
Estoy mareado / mareada.
I feel dizzy.
Use me duele with one painful area and me duelen with more than one: Me duele la espalda. Me duelen las piernas.
Asking about treatment
¿Tengo que tomar este medicamento?
Do I have to take this medicine?
¿Cada cuánto tengo que tomarlo?
How often do I have to take it?
¿Durante cuántos días?
For how many days?
Follow-up and work
¿Cuándo tengo que volver?
When do I have to come back?
Estoy de baja.
I am officially off work because of illness or injury.
Quick note
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