Knowing health vocabulary can be critical in an emergency. Even basic phrases for describing symptoms will help a healthcare provider assist you.

Common Symptoms

• el dolor — pain, la fiebre — fever, la tos — cough
• el resfriado — cold, la gripe — flu, el mareo — dizziness
• la náusea — nausea, la alergia — allergy

At the Doctor

• Me duele aquí. — It hurts here.
• Tengo fiebre desde ayer. — I've had a fever since yesterday.
• Soy alérgico/a a la penicilina. — I'm allergic to penicillin.
• ¿Necesito una receta? — Do I need a prescription?
• ¿Dónde está la farmacia? — Where is the pharmacy?

Key Vocabulary

• el médico — doctor, el hospital — hospital
• la farmacia — pharmacy, la receta — prescription