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Contents Chapter

1 Pronunciation Guide

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Stress and Accents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vowels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Diphthongs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Consonants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter

2 Numbers

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Chapter

3 Time

7

Using Time and Time Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Chapter

4 Days, Months, and Dates

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Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using Dates and Expressions Relating to Dates . . . . . . . . . 13 Chapter

5 Colors and Consistency

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Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Consistency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 6 Food and Eating

18

Fruits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Meats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Fowl and Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fish and Shellfish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sweets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Beverages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Condiments and Spices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Silverware and Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Talking about Eating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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7 People

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Family Members and Loved Ones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Healthcare Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Chapter

8 Pronouns, Verbs, and More

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Subject Pronouns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 –ar Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 –er Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 –Ir Verbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Tener and Tener Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Chapter

9 Greetings

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How Are You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 What’s Your Name, Origin, Age? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Chapter

10 Commands

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11 Anatomical Terms

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12 Doctor’s Office Visit

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Greeting the Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 The Nurse and Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 The Doctor and Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Talking about Pain and How the Patient Feels . . . . . . . . . 93 Obtaining a Specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Procedures and Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Chapter

13 Admissions

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14 The Emergency Room

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15 Surgery

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Pre-Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Interoperative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Chapter

16 Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns

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Labor and Delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Colostrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Breastfeeding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 The Breast Pump and Bottle Feeding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Postpartum/Neonatal ICU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Chapter

17 Sports Medicine

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18 Diabetes Management

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Explaining Diabetes to a Patient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Talking to Patients about Hypoglycemia. . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Talking to Patients about Hyperglycemia . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Talking to Patients about Sick Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Talking to Patients about Foot Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Chapter

19 Critical Care

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Cardiac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 Respiratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 Neurological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Renal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Chapter

20 Code Status

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21 Catheters, Cannulas, and IVs

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22 Social Services

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23 Discharge

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24 Death and Dying

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25 Treatments, Remedies, and Dispositions

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26 Prescriptions

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27 Human Resources

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Applications and Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Setting Up an Interview by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 Interviewing an Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 Hiring or Turning Down an Applicant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Job Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257 Chapter

28 Billing Issues

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1 Pronunciation Guide Stress and Accents The rules for stress in Spanish are:

1. If the word ends in a vowel (a, e, i, o, u), n, or s, stress the next-to-the-last syllable: amigo (friend) examen (test, exam) muchachos (boys)

ah-mee-goh ehk-sah-mehn moo-chah-chohs

2. If the word ends in a consonant other than n or s, stress the last syllable: papel (paper) profesor (teacher)

pah-pehl proh-feh-sohr

3. Any exceptions to the above rules have accent marks to help you place the stress correctly: composición kohm-poh-see-see-yohn (composition) lápiz (pencil) lah-pees The three accent marks in Spanish are:

• ´ This accent goes above a vowel to indicate that the syllable is stressed: álgebra (algebra) inglés (English)

ahl-heh-brah een-glehs

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• ~ The tilde goes above an n to produce the ny sound in the word “union”: año (year) mañana (tomorrow)

ah-nyoh mah-nyah-nah

• ¨ The umlaut is used on the letter u in diphthongs (combinations of vowels) to show that each vowel is pronounced separately: vergüenza (shame) behr-goo-ehn-sah

Vowels The sound of each Spanish vowel consistently remains the same and is pronounced the way it is written. If you have to spell a word, the pronunciation of the vowels is in parentheses.

Vowels Vowel

Sound

Example

a

Pronunciation

ah

falta (mistake)

fahl-tah

e

eh

excelente (excellent)

ehk-seh-lehn-teh lee-broh

i

ee

libro (book)

o

oh

ocho (eight)

oh-choh

u

oo

uno (one)

oo-noh

Diphthongs A diphthong is generally (but not always) a combination of one weak vowel (i or u) and one strong vowel (a, e, or o) that appear in the same syllable.

Diphthongs Diphthong

Sound

Example

Pronunciation

ai

ah-ee

aire (air)

ah-ee-reh

au

ah-oo

autor (author)

ah-oo-tohr

ay

ah-ee

hay (there is/are)

ah-ee

ei

eh-ee

seis (six)

seh-ees

eu

eh-oo

Europa (Europe)

eh-oo-roh-pah

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Diphthong

Sound

Example

Pronunciation

ia

ee-ah

serie (series)

seh-ree-eh

ie

ee-eh

siesta (nap)

see-ehs-tah

io

ee-oh

estudio (study)

ehs-too-dee-oh

iu

ee-oo

ciudad (city)

see-oo-dahd

oi

oh-ee

oigo (I hear)

oh-ee-goh

ua

oo-ah

cuatro (four)

koo-ah-troh

ue

oo-eh

bueno (good)

boo-eh-noh

ui

oo-ee

cuidado (care)

koo-ee-dah-doh

uo

oo-oh

cuota (quota)

koo-oh-tah

Consonants Most Spanish consonants are pronounced in the same way as they are pronounced in English. If you have to spell a word, the pronunciation of the consonants is in parentheses.

Consonants Consonant

Sound

Example

Pronunciation

b

bien (well)

bee-ehn

c (seh)+ e or i

s

cinco (five)

seen-koh

c (seh)+ a, o, u

k

banco (bench)

bahn-koh

ch (cheh)

ch

leche (milk)

leh-cheh

d (deh)

d

dama (lady)

dah-mah

f (eh-feh)

f

fiesta (party)

fee-ehs-tah

g (heh)+ e or i

h

general (general)

heh-neh-rahl

g (heh)+ a, o, u

g

goma (eraser)

goh-mah

b (beh)

h (ah-cheh)

silent

hora (hour)

oh-rah

j (hoh-tah)

h

junio (June)

hoo-nee-oh

k (kah)

k

kilo (kilo)

kee-loh

l (eh-leh)

l

sala (room)

sah-lah

ll (eh-yeh)

y

silla (chair)

see-yah continued

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Consonant

Sound

Example

Pronunciation

m (eh-meh)

m

madre (mother)

mah-dreh

n (eh-neh)

n

nombre (name)

nohm-breh

p (peh)

p

padre (father)

pah-dreh

q (koo)

k

quince (fifteen)

keen-seh

r (eh-reh) (rolled)

r

tarea (homework)

tah-reh-ah

rr (eh-rreh)

rr

regla (ruler)

rreh-glah

rr (rolled a lot) *

rr

carro (car)

kah-rroh

s (eh-seh)

s

frase (sentence)

frah-seh

t (teh)

t

tiza (chalk)

tee-sah

v (beh)

soft b

veinte (twenty)

beh-een-teh

w (doble beh)

w

western (western)

wehs-tehrn

x (eh-kees)

ks

exacto (exact)

ehk-sahk-toh

y (ee gree-eh-gah)

y

yo (I)

yoh

z (seh-tah)

s

zoo (zoo)

soh

* The r is rolled two or three times when it appears at the beginning of a word or when it is doubled within a word.

Note: Every noun (person, place, thing, idea/concept) has a gender; it will be either masculine or feminine. There are four ways to say “the”: • el: Use el before a masculine singular noun. • la: Use la before a feminine singular noun. • los: Use los before a masculine plural noun. • las: Use las before a feminine plural noun To say “a,” “an,” or “one”: • Use un before a masculine singular noun. • Use una before a feminine singular noun. To say “some,” “a few,” or “any”: • Use unos before a masculine plural noun. • Use unas before a feminine plural noun.

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2 Numbers Number 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Spanish cero uno dos tres cuatro cinco seis siete ocho nueve diez once doce trece catorce quince dieciséis diecisiete dieciocho diecinueve veinte veintiuno veintidós veintitrés veinticuatro veinticinco

Pronunciation seh-roh oo-noh dohs trehs koo-ah-troh seen-koh seh-ees see-eh-teh oh-choh noo-eh-beh dee-ehs ohn-seh doh-seh treh-seh kah-tohr-seh keen-seh dee-ehs-ee-seh-ees dee-ehs-ee-see-eh-teh dee-ehs-ee-oh-choh dee-ehs-ee-noo-eh-beh beh-een-teh beh-een-tee-oo-noh beh-een-tee-dohs beh-een-tee-trehs beh-een-tee-koo-ah-troh beh-een-tee-seen-koh 5

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6 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Number 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 40 41 42 50 51 52 60 61 62 70 71 72 80 81 82 90 91 92 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1.000 1.000.000

Spanish veintiséis veintisiete veintiocho veintinueve treinta treinta y uno treinta y dos cuarenta cuarenta y uno cuarenta y dos cincuenta cincuenta y uno cincuenta y dos sesenta sesenta y uno sesenta y dos setenta setenta y uno setenta y dos ochenta ochenta y uno ochenta y dos noventa noventa y uno noventa y dos cien/ciento * doscientos trescientos cuatrocientos quinientos seiscientos setecientos ochocientos novecientos mil un millón

Pronunciation beh-een-tee-seh-ees beh-een-tee-see-eh-teh beh-een-tee-oh-choh beh-een-tee-noo-eh-beh treh-een-tah treh-een-tah ee oo-noh treh-een-tah-ee-dohs koo-ah-rehn-tah koo-ah-rehn-tah ee oo-noh koo-ah-rehn-tah ee dohs seen-koo-ehn-tah seen-koo-ehn-tah ee oo-noh seen-koo-ehn-tah ee dohs seh-sehn-tah seh-sehn-tah ee oo-noh seh-sehn-tah ee dohs seh-tehn-tah seh-tehn-tah ee oo-noh seh-tehn-tah ee dohs oh-chen-tah oh-chen-tah ee oo-noh oh-chen-tah ee dohs noh-behn-tah noh-behn-tah ee oo-noh noh-behn-tah ee dohs see-ehn/see-ehn-toh doh-see-ehn-tohs treh-see-ehn-tohs koo-ah-troh-see-ehn-tohs kee-nee-ehn-tohs seh-ee-see-ehn-tohs seh-teh-see-ehn-tohs oh-choh-see-ehn-tohs noh-beh-see-ehn-tohs meel oon meel-yohn

* Cien changes to ciento when followed by another number (for example, 150 is ciento cincuenta).

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3 Time What time is it? ¿Qué hora es? keh oh-rah ehs It’s 1:00 (a.m.). Es la una (de la mañana). ehs lah oo-nah (deh lah mah-nyah-nah) It’s 2:00. Son las dos. sohn lahs dohs It’s 3:00. Son las tres. sohn lahs trehs It’s 4:05 (p.m.). Son las cuatro y cinco (de la tarde). sohn lahs koo-ah-troh ee seen-koh (deh lah tahr-deh) It’s 5:10. Son las cinco y diez. sohn lahs seen-koh ee dee-ehs It’s 6:15. Son las seis y cuarto. sohn lahs seh-ees ee koo-ahr-toh It’s 7:20 (p.m.). Son las siete y veinte (de la noche). sohn lahs see-eh-teh ee beh-een-teh (deh lah noh-cheh) 7

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8 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals It’s 8:25. Son las ocho y veinticinco. sohn lahs oh-choh ee beh-een-tee-seen-koh It’s 9:30. Son las nueve y media. sohn lahs noo-eh-beh ee meh-dee-ah It’s 2:35. Son las tres menos veinticinco. sohn lahs trehs meh-nohs beh-een-tee-seen-koh It’s 3:40. Son las cuatro menos veinte. sohn lahs koo-ah-troh meh-nohs beh-een-teh It’s 4:45. Son las cinco menos cuarto. sohn lahs seen-koh meh-nohs koo-ahr-toh It’s 5:50. Son las seis menos diez. sohn lahs seh-ees meh-nohs dee-ehs It’s 6:55. Son las siete menos cinco. sohn lahs see-eh-teh meh-nohs seen-koh It’s midnight. Es (la) medianoche. ehs (lah) meh-dee-ah-noh-cheh It’s noon. Es (el) mediodía. ehs (ehl) meh-dee-oh-dee-ah At what time? ¿A qué hora? ah keh oh-rah At 1:00 (a.m.). A la una (de la mañana). ah lah oo-nah (deh lah mah-nyah-nah)

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Time 9 At 2:00. A las dos. ah lahs dohs At 3:00. A las tres. ah lahs trehs At 4:05 (p.m.). A las cuatro y cinco (de la tarde). ah lahs koo-ah-troh ee seen-koh (deh lah tahr-deh) At 5:10. A las cinco y diez. ah lahs seen-koh ee dee-ehs At 6:15. A las seis y cuarto. ah lahs seh-ees ee koo-ahr-toh At 7:20 (p.m.). A las siete y veinte (de la noche). ah lahs see-eh-teh ee beh-een-teh (deh lah noh-cheh) At 8:25. A las ocho y veinticinco. ah lahs oh-choh ee beh-een-tee-seen-koh At 9:30. A las nueve y media. ah lahs noo-eh-beh ee meh-dee-ah At 2:35. A las tres menos veinticinco. ah lahs trehs meh-nohs beh-een-tee-seen-koh At 3:40. A las cuatro menos veinte. ah lahs koo-ah-troh meh-nohs beh-een-teh At 4:45. A las cinco menos cuarto. ah lahs seen-koh meh-nohs koo-ahr-toh

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10 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals At 5:50. A las seis menos diez. ah lahs seh-ees meh-nohs dee-ehs At 6:55. A las siete menos cinco. ah lahs see-eh-teh meh-nohs seen-koh At midnight. A medianoche. ah meh-dee-ah-noh-cheh At noon. A mediodía. ah meh-dee-oh-dee-ah

Using Time and Time Expressions Do/does you/he/she need another appointment? ¿Necesita otra cita? neh-seh-see-tah oh-trah see-tah Yes. Sí. see You/he/she have/has an appointment with Dr. Smith at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, September 24. Tiene la cita con la doctora Smith el lunes, 24 de septiembre a las 8:30 de la mañana. tee-eh-neh lah see-tah kohn lah dohk-toh-rah smeeth ehl loo-nehs beh-een-teekoo-ah-troh deh sehp-tee-ehm-breh ah lahs oh-choh ee meh-dee-ah deh lah mah-nyah-nah Very well. Thanks a lot. Muy bien. Muchas gracias. moo-ee bee-ehn moo-chahs grah-see-ahs You’re welcome. De nada. deh nah-dah

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Time 11 You/he/she need/needs surgery (an operation, a procedure). Necesita cirugía (una operación, un procedimiento). neh-seh-see-tah see-roo-hee-ah (oo-nah oh-peh-rah-see-ohn, oon proh-seh-deemee-ehn-toh) When? ¿Cuándo? koo-ahn-doh This afternoon at 3:15 p.m. Hoy por la tarde, a las 3:15. oh-ee pohr lah tahr-deh ah lahs trehs ee koo-ahr-toh You/he/she have/has the appointment (the surgery, the procedure) with Dr. Brown next week. Tiene la cita (la cirugía, el procedimiento) con el Doctor Brown. tee-eh-neh lah see-tah (lah see-roo-hee-ah, ehl proh-seh-dee-mee-ehn-toh) kohn ehl dohk-tohr brah-oon What day? ¿Qué día? keh dee-ah On Friday. El viernes. ehl bee-ehr-nehs At what time? ¿A qué hora? ah keh oh-rah At 9:45 a.m. A las 9:45 de la mañana. ah lahs dee-ehs meh-nohs koo-ahr-toh deh lah mah-nyah-nah

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4 Days, Months, and Dates Days English (on) Monday (on) Tuesday (on) Wednesday (on) Thursday (on) Friday (on) Saturday (on) Sunday on Mondays on Tuesdays on Wednesdays on Thursdays on Fridays on Saturdays on Sundays

Spanish (el) lunes (el) martes (el) miércoles (el) jueves (el) viernes (el) sábado (el) domingo los lunes los martes los miércoles los jueves los viernes los sábados los domingos

Pronunciation (ehl) loo-nehs (ehl) mahr-tehs (ehl) mee-ehr-koh-lehs (ehl) hoo-eh-behs (ehl) bee-ehr-nehs (ehl) sah-bah-doh (ehl) doh-meen-goh lohs loo-nehs lohs mahr-tehs lohs mee-ehr-koh-lehs lohs hoo-eh-behs lohs bee-ehr-nehs lohs sah-bah-dohs lohs doh-meen-gohs

Spanish enero febrero

Pronunciation eh-neh-roh feh-breh-roh

Months English January February

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Days, Months, and Dates 13 English March April May June July August September October November December

Spanish marzo abril mayo junio julio agosto septiembre octubre noviembre diciembre

Pronunciation mahr-soh ah-breel mah-yoh hoo-nee-oh hoo-lee-oh ah-gohs-toh sehp-tee-ehm-breh ohk-too-breh noh-bee-ehm-breh dee-see-ehm-breh

Using Dates and Expressions Relating to Dates in the morning por la mañana pohr lah mah-nyah-nah in the afternoon por la tarde pohr lah tahr-deh in the evening por la noche pohr lah noh-cheh today hoy oh-ee tomorrow mañana mah-nyah-nah yesterday ayer ah-yehr last night anoche ah-noh-cheh

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14 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals the day before yesterday anteayer ahn-teh-ah-eel-lehr the day after tomorrow pasado mañana pah-sah-doh mah-nyah-nah this month (year) este mes (año) ehs-teh mehs (ah-nyoh) this week esta semana ehs-tah seh-mah-nah last month (year) el mes pasado (año pasado) ehl mehs pah-sah-doh (ah-nyoh pah-sah-doh) last week la semana pasada lah seh-mah-nah pah-sah-dah next month (year) el mes próximo (año próximo) ehl mehs prohk-see-moh (ah-nyoh prohk-see-moh) next week la semana próxima lah seh-mah-nah prohk-see-mah

Note: Spanish words for days and months are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence. What’s the date today? ¿Cuál es la fecha de hoy? koo-ahl ehs lah feh-chah deh oh-ee It’s January 1st. Es el primero de enero. ehs ehl pree-meh-roh deh eh-neh-roh

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Days, Months, and Dates 15 What’s the date tomorrow? ¿Cuál es la fecha de mañana? koo-ahl ehs lah feh-chah deh mah-nyah-nah It’s February 2nd. Es el dos de febrero. ehs ehl dohs deh feh-breh-roh When is _____? ¿Cuándo es _____? koo-ahn-doh ehs_____ You (he, she) need(s) _____. Usted (Él, Ella) necesita _____. oo-stehd (ehl, eh-yah) neh-seh-see-tah_____ Do you need _____? ¿Necesita _____? neh-seh-see-tah ______ You are (He, She is) having _____. Usted (Él, Ella) tiene _____. oo-stehd (ehl, eh-yah) tee-eh-neh______ the surgery la cirugía the operation la operación the procedure el procedimiento the test an appointment with at

la prueba una cita con en

lah see-roo-hee-ah lah oh-peh-rah-see-ohn ehl proh-seh-deemee-ehn-toh lah proo-eh-bah oo-nah see-tah kohn ehn

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5 Colors and Consistency Colors What color is (was) it it? ¿De qué color es (era)? deh keh koh-lohr ehs (eh-rah) It is (was) _____. Es (Era) _____. ehs (eh-rah)_____ What’s your/his/her favorite color? ¿Cuál es su color favorito? koo-ahl ehs soo koh-lohr fah-boh-ree-toh My favorite color is _____. Mi color favorito es _____. mee koh-lohr fah-boh-ree-toh ehs_____ His/her favorite color is _____. Su color favorito es _____. soo koh-lohr fah-boh-ree-toh ehs_____ black negro blue azul brown marrón/color café/ pardo gray gris green verde

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neh-groh ah-sool mah-rrohn/koh-lohr kah-feh/pahr-doh grees behr-deh

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Colors and Consistency 17 orange pink purple

anaranjado rosado morado/púrpura

red white yellow

rojo blanco amarillo

ah-nah-rahn-hah-doh rroh-sah-doh moh-rah-doh/ poor-poo-rah rroh-hoh blahn-koh ah-mah-ree-yoh

Consistency What is (was) it like? ¿Cómo es (era)? koh-moh ehs (eh-rah) black, like tar negro, como alquitrán bloody ensangrentado clay colored color de arcilla clear transparente/claro like coffee grounds frothy/foamy with mucous

como café molido espumoso con mucosidad

with streaks of blood

con rayas de sangre

neh-groh koh-moh ahl-kee-trahn ehn-sahn-grehn-tah-doh koh-lohr deh ahr-see-yah trahns-pah-rehn-teh/ klah-roh koh-moh kah-feh moh-lee-doh ehs-poo-moh-soh kohn moo-koh-seedahd kohn rrah-yahs deh sahn-greh

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6 Food and Eating Fruits English apple apricot avocado banana blackberry cherry coconut currant date fig grape grapefruit guava lemon lime melon orange papaya peach

Spanish la manzana el albaricoque/ el damasco el aguacate/la palta el plátano/ la banana la mora la cereza el coco la grosella el dátil el higo la uva la toronja la guayaba el limón la lima el melón la naranja la papaya el melocotón/ el durazno 18

Pronunciation lah mahn-sah-nah ehl ahl-bah-ree-koh-keh/ ehl dah-mahs-koh ehl ah-goo-ah-kah-teh/ lah pahl-tah ehl plah-tah-noh/ lah bah-nah-nah lah moh-rah lah seh-reh-sah ehl koh-koh lah groh-seh-yah ehl dah-teel ehl ee-goh lah oo-bah lah toh-rohn-hah lah goo-ah-yah-bah ehl lee-mohn lah lee-mah ehl meh-lohn lah nah-rahn-hah lah pah-pah-yah ehl meh-loh-koh-tohn/ ehl doo-rahs-noh

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Food and Eating 19 English pear pineapple plum pomegranate prune raisins raspberry strawberry tomato watermelon

Spanish la pera la piña la ciruela la granada la ciruela las pasas la frambuesa la fresa el tomate la sandía

Pronunciation lah peh-rah lah pee-nyah lah see-roo-eh-lah lah grah-nah-dah lah see-roo-eh-lah lahs pah-sahs lah frahm-boo-eh-sah lah freh-sah ehl toh-mah-teh lah sahn-dee-ah

Vegetables English artichoke asparagus beans

green beans beet broccoli Brussels sprouts cabbage carrot cauliflower celery chickpeas corn cucumber eggplant endive garlic leeks lentils lettuce lima beans

Spanish la alcachofa los espárragos los frijoles, las judías, las habichuelas las judías verdes la remolacha, el betabel el bróculi la col de Bruselas la col la zanahoria la coliflor el apio los garbanzos el maíz el pepino la berenjena la escarola el ajo el puerro las lentejas la lechuga las habas de lima

Pronunciation lah ahl-kah-choh-fah lohs ehs-pah-rrah-gohs lohs free-hoh-lehs/ lahs hoo-dee-ahs/ lahs ah-bee-choo-eh-lahs lahs hoo-dee-ahs behr-dehs lah rreh-moh-lah-chah, ehl beh-tah-bel ehl broh-kooh-lee lah kohl deh broo-seh-lahs lah kohl lah sah-nah-oh-ree-ah lah koh-lee-flohr ehl ah-pee-oh lohs gahr-bahn-sohs ehl mah-ees ehl peh-pee-noh lah beh-rehn-heh-nah lah ehs-kah-roh-lah ehl ah-hoh ehl poo-eh-rroh lahs lehn-teh-hahs lah leh-choo-gah lahs ah-bahs deh lee-mah

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20 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals English mushroom onion peas peppers potato pumpkin radish rice spinach squash sweet potato turnip watercress zucchini

Spanish la seta, el champiñón la cebolla los guisantes los pimientos la papa la calabaza el rábano el arroz las espinacas el calabacín la batata, el camote el nabo los berros el calabacín

Pronunciation lah seh-tah, ehl chahm-pee-nyohn lah seh-boh-yah lohs gee-sahn-tehs lohs pee-mee-ehn-tohs lah pah-pah lah kah-lah-bah-sah ehl rrah-bah-noh ehl ah-rrohs lahs ehs-pee-nah-kahs ehl kah-lah-bah-seen lah bah-tah-tah, ehl kah-moh-teh ehl nah-boh lohs beh-rrohs ehl kah-lah-bah-seen

Spanish el tocino la carne de res el guisado los fiambres el jamón la hamburguesa las salchichas el cordero el hígado las albóndigas el cerdo, el puerco las chuletas de cerdo la salchicha, el chorizo el bistec la lengua la tripa la ternera

Pronunciation ehl toh-see-noh lah kahr-neh deh rrehs ehl gee-sah-doh lohs fee-ahm-brehs ehl hah-mohn lah ahm-boor-geh-sah lahs sahl-chee-chahs ehl kohr-deh-roh ehl ee-gah-doh lahs ahl-bohn-dee-gahs ehl sehr-doh, ehl poo-ehr-koh lahs choo-leh-tahs deh sehr-doh lah sahl-chee-chah, ehl choh-ree-soh ehl bees-tehk lah lehn-goo-ah lah tree-pah lah tehr-neh-rah

Meats English bacon beef beef stew cold cuts ham hamburger hot dogs lamb liver meatballs pork pork chops sausage steak tongue tripe veal

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Fowl and Game English chicken duck goose pheasant quail turkey

Spanish el pollo el pato el ganso el faisán la codorniz el pavo

Pronunciation ehl poh-yoh ehl pah-toh ehl gahn-soh ehl fah-ee-sahn lah koh-dohr-nees ehl pah-boh

Spanish los huevos fritos los huevos duros la tortilla de huevo los huevos escalfados los huevos pasados por agua los huevos revueltos

Pronunciation lohs oo-eh-bohs free-tohs lohs oo-eh-bohs doo-rohs lah tohr-tee-yah deh oo-eh-boh lohs oo-eh-bohs ehs-kahl-fah-dohs lohs oo-eh-bohs pah-sah-dohs pohr ah-goo-ah lohs oo-eh-bohs rreh-boo-ehl-tohs

Eggs English fried eggs hard-boiled eggs omelet poached eggs soft-boiled eggs scrambled eggs

Fish and Shellfish English anchovies bass clams cod crab flounder frogs’ legs herring lobster mackerel

Spanish las anchoas el róbalo las almejas/ las conchas el bacalao el cangrejo el lenguado las ancas de rana el arenque la langosta la caballa

Pronunciation lahs ahn-choh-ahs ehl rroh-bah-loh lahs ahl-meh-hahs/ lahs kohn-chahs ehl bah-kah-lah-oh ehl kahn-greh-hoh ehl lehn-goo-ah-doh lahs ahn-kahs deh rrah-nah ehl ah-rehn-keh lah lahn-gohs-tah lah kah-bah-yah

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22 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals English mussel oyster perch red snapper salmon sardine sea bass shrimp snail sole squid swordfish trout tuna

Spanish el mejillón la ostra la percha el chillo el salmón la sardina el mero el camarón/ el langostino el caracol el lenguado el calamar el pez espada la trucha el atún

Pronunciation ehl meh-hee-yohn lah ohs-trah lah pehr-chah ehl chee-yoh ehl sahl-mohn lah sahr-dee-nah ehl meh-roh ehl kah-mah-rohn/ ehl lahn-gohs-tee-noh ehl kah-rah-kohl ehl lehn-goo-ah-doh ehl kah-lah-mahr ehl pehs ehs-pah-dah lah troo-chah ehl ah-toon

Spanish la torta (de chocolate, de vainilla) el dulce el flan

Pronunciation lah tohr-tah (deh choh-koh-lah-teh, deh bah-ee-nee-yah) ehl dool-seh ehl flahn

el chocolate la galletita la dona, el churro la miel el helado (de chocolate/ de vainilla) la mermelada la gelatina el bizcocho el jarabe la tarta

ehl choh-koh-lah-teh lah gah-yeh-tee-tah lah doh-nah, ehl choo-rroh lah mee-ehl ehl eh-lah-doh (deh choh-koh-lah-teh/ deh bah-ee-nee-yah) lah mehr-meh-lah-dah lah heh-lah-tee-nah ehl bees-koh-choh ehl hah-rah-beh lah tahr-tah

Sweets English cake (chocolate, vanilla) candy caramel custard chocolate cookie doughnut honey ice cream (chocolate, vanilla) jam Jell-o sponge cake syrup tart

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Beverages English alcohol apple juice

Spanish el alcohol el jugo de manzana

beer cider coffee (black, with milk, espresso) decaffeinated coffee juice lemonade liquor milk milkshake (banana, chocolate, vanilla, strawberry) mineral water (carbonated, uncarbonated) orange juice soda/soft drink

la cerveza la sidra el café (solo, con leche, exprés) el café descafeinado el jugo la limonada el licor la leche la batida (de banana/ de chocolate/ de vainilla/ de fresa) el agua mineral (con gas, sin gas) el jugo de naranja el refresco/la cola/ la gaseosa/la soda

tea (iced) wine

el té (helado) el vino

Pronunciation ehl ahl-koh-ohl ehl hoo-goh deh mahn-sah-nah lah sehr-beh-sah lah see-drah ehl kah-feh (soh-loh, kohn leh-cheh, ehks-prehs) ehl kah-feh dehs-kah-feh-ee-nah-doh ehl hoo-goh lah lee-moh-nah-dah ehl lee-kohr lah leh-cheh lah bah-tee-dah (deh bah-nah-nah/ deh choh-koh-lah-teh/ deh bah-ee-nee-yah/ deh freh-sah ehl ah-goo-ah mee-neh-rahl (kohn gahs, seen gahs) ehl hoo-goh deh nah-rahn-hah ehl rreh-frehs-koh/ lah koh-lah/ lah gah-seh-oh-sah/ lah soh-dah ehl teh (eh-lah-doh) ehl bee-noh

Condiments and Spices English basil bay leaf cinnamon

Spanish la albahaca el laurel la canela

Pronunciation lah ahl-bah-ah-kah ehl lah-oo-rehl lah kah-neh-lah

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24 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals English coriander dill garlic ginger ketchup margarine mayonnaise mint mustard nutmeg oregano paprika parsley pepper rosemary salt sesame tarragon thyme vanilla

Spanish el cilantro el eneldo el ajo el gengibre el catsup/la salsa de tomate la margarina la mayonesa la menta la mostaza la nuez moscada el orégano el pimentón el perejil la pimienta el romero la sal el ajonjolí el estragón el tomillo la vainilla

Pronunciation ehl see-lahn-troh ehl eh-nehl-doh ehl ah-hoh ehl gehn-gee-breh ehl kaht-soop/lah sahl-sah deh toh-mah-teh lah mahr-gah-ree-nah lah mah-yoh-neh-sah lah mehn-tah lah mohs-tah-sah lah noo-ehs mohs-kah-dah ehl oh-reh-gah-noh ehl pee-mehn-tohn ehl peh-reh-heel lah pee-mee-ehn-tah ehl rroh-meh-roh lah sahl ehl ah-hohn-hoh-lee ehl ehs-trah-gohn ehl toh-mee-yoh lah bah-ee-nee-yah

Miscellaneous English biscuit bread butter cereal cheese cream egg yolk french fries gravy lard noodles nuts oil olive

Spanish el panecillo el pan la mantequilla el cereal el queso la crema la yema de huevo las papas fritas la salsa la manteca los fideos las nueces el aceite la aceituna

Pronunciation ehl pah-neh-see-yoh ehl pahn lah mahn-teh-kee-yah ehl seh-reh-ahl ehl keh-soh lah kreh-mah lah yeh-mah deh oo-eh-boh lahs pah-pahs free-tahs lah sahl-sah lah mahn-teh-kah lohs fee-deh-ohs lahs noo-eh-sehs ehl ah-seh-ee-teh lah ah-seh-ee-too-nah

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Food and Eating 25 English olive oil

Spanish el aceite de oliva

pasta peanut

la pasta el cacahuate, el cacahuete, el maní la mantequilla de cacahuete la pizza el panecillo la ensalada el sándwich la sopa los espaguetis el azúcar el taco el vinagre el trigo el yogur

peanut butter pizza roll salad sandwich soup spaghetti sugar taco vinegar wheat yogurt

Pronunciation ehl ah-seh-ee-teh deh oh-lee-bah lah pahs-tah ehl kah-kah-oo-ah-teh, ehl kah-kah-oo-eh-teh, ehl mah-nee lah mahn-teh-kee-yah deh kah-kah-oo-eh-teh lah pee-sah ehl pah-neh-see-yoh lah ehn-sah-lah-dah ehl sahnd-weech lah soh-pah lohs ehs-pah-geh-tees ehl ah-soo-kahr ehl tah-koh ehl bee-nah-greh ehl tree-goh ehl yoh-goor

Silverware and Meals English the spoon the knife the fork a napkin a plate (of) a bowl (of) a glass (of) a cup (of) a piece (of) tasty/ delicious breakfast lunch late-afternoon snack dinner

Spanish la cuchara el cuchillo el tenedor una servilleta un plato (de) un tazón (de) un vaso (de) una taza (de) un pedazo (de) sabroso(a) el desayuno el almuerzo la merienda

Pronunciation lah koo-chah-rah ehl koo-chee-yoh ehl teh-neh-dohr oo-nah sehr-bee-yeh-tah oon plah-toh (deh) oon tah-sohn (deh) oon bah-soh (deh) oo-nah tah-sah (deh) oon peh-dah-soh (deh) sah-broh-soh (sab-broh-sah) ehl deh-sah-yoo-noh ehl ahl-moo-ehr-soh lah meh-ree-ehn-dah

la cena

lah seh-nah

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Talking about Eating Are/Is you/he/she hungry (thirsty)? ¿Tiene hambre (sed)? tee-eh-neh ahm-breh (sehd) Yes. I’m hungry (thirsty). Sí. Tengo hambre (sed). see tehn-goh ahm-breh (sehd) Yes. He/she is hungry (thirsty). Sí. Tiene hambre (sed). see tee-eh-neh ahm-breh (sehd) Do/Does you/he/she like to eat _____? ¿Le gusta comer _____? leh goos-tah koh-mehr_____ Do/Does you/he/she like to drink _____? ¿Le gusta beber _____? leh goos-tah beh-behr Yes. I like to eat (drink) _____. Sí. Me gusta comer (beber) _____. see meh goos-tah koh-mehr (beh-behr)_____ Yes. He/she likes to eat (drink) _____. Sí. Le gusta comer (beber) _____. see leh goos-tah koh-mehr (beh-behr) No. I don’t like to eat (drink) _____. No. No me gusta comer (beber) _____. noh noh meh goos-tah koh-mehr (beh-behr)____ No. He/she doesn’t like to eat (drink) _____. No. No le gusta comer (beber) _____. noh noh leh goos-tah koh-mehr (beh-behr) How much do you weigh? ¿Cuánto pesa? koo-ahn-toh peh-sah How much does he/she weigh? ¿Cuánto pesa? koo-ahn-toh peh-sah

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Food and Eating 27 I weigh _____ pounds (kilos). Peso _____ libras (kilos). peh-soh_____ lee-brahs (kee-lohs) He/she weighs _____ pounds (kilos). Pesa _____ libras (kilos). peh-sah_____lee-brahs (kee-lohs) How tall are you? ¿Cuánto mide? koo-ahn-toh mee-deh How tall is he/she? ¿Cuánto mide? koo-ahn-toh mee-deh I am _____ inches. Mido _____ pies _____ pulgadas (_____ metro). mee-doh____pee-ehs_____pool-gah-dahs (_____meh-troh) He/she is _____ inches. Mide _____ pies _____ pulgadas (_____ metro). mee-deh____pee-ehs_____pool-gah-dahs (_____meh-troh) Have/Has you/he/she lost (gained) weight? ¿Bajó (subió) de peso? bah-hoh (soo-bee-oh) deh peh-soh How much? ¿Cuánto? koo-ahn-toh When did you last weigh yourself? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que se pesó? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh seh peh-soh Can you/he/she eat (drink) anything? ¿Puede comer (beber) algo? poo-eh-deh koh-mehr (beh-behr) ahl-goh Do/Does you/he/she have any trouble _____? ¿Tiene problemas al _____? tee-eh-neh proh-bleh-mahs ahl chewing masticar mahs-tee-kahr swallowing tragar trah-gahr

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28 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do/Does you/he/she have any allergies to foods? ¿Es alérgico(a) a algunas comidas? ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah) ah ahl-goo-nahs koh-mee-dahs Which ones? ¿A cuáles? ah koo-ah-lehs (Don’t) eat/drink _____. (No) come/tome _____. (noh) koh-meh/toh-meh You/He/She need/needs _____. Necesita _____. neh-seh-see-tah a bland diet una dieta blanda a calorieuna dieta controlled controlada diet en calorías a diabetic diet una dieta diabética more fiber más fibra more fruits más frutas iron hierro more liquids más líquidos a low-fat diet una dieta baja en grasa magnesium magnesio minerals minerales nutritional un suplemento supplement nutritivo less (more) menos (más) potassium potasio more protein más proteínas a restricted una dieta diet limitada less sodium menos sal vitamins vitaminas

oo-nah dee-eh-tah blahn-dah oo-nah dee-eh-tah kohn-troh-lah-dah ehn kah-loh-ree-ahs oo-nah dee-eh-tah dee-ah-beh-tee-kah mahs fee-brah mahs froo-tahs ee-eh-rroh mahs lee-kee-dohs oo-nah dee-eh-tah bah-hah ehn grah-sah mahg-neh-see-oh mee-neh-rah-lehs oon soo-pleh-mehn-toh noo-tree-tee-boh meh-nohs (mahs) poh-tah-see-oh mahs proh-teh-ee-nahs oo-nah dee-eh-tah lee-mee-tah-dah meh-nohs sahl bee-tah-mee-nahs

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7 People Family Members and Loved Ones the aunt la tía la tee-ah the aunt(s) and uncle(s) los tíos lohs tee-ohs the baby el bebé, el (la) bebito(a), el (la) bambino(a) ehl beh-beh, ehl (lah) beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah), ehl (lah) bahm-bee-noh (bahm-bee-nah) the boy el hijo ehl ee-hoh the boyfriend el novio ehl noh-bee-oh the brother el hermano ehl ehr-mah-noh the brother-in-law el cuñado ehl koo-nyah-doh 29

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30 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals the children los hijos lohs ee-hohs the companion el (la) compañero(a) ehl (lah) kohm-pah-nyeh-roh (kohm-pah-nyeh-rah) the couple los esposos lohs ehs-poh-sohs the cousin el (la) primo(a) ehl (lah) pree-moh (pree-mah) the cousins los primos lohs pree-mohs the daughter la hija lah ee-hah the daughter-in-law la nuera lah noo-eh-rah the engaged couple los novios lohs noh-bee-ohs the family la familia lah fah-mee-lee-ah the father el padre, el papá ehl pah-dreh, ehl pah-pah the father-in-law el suegro ehl soo-eh-groh

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People 31 the fiancé el novio ehl noh-bee-oh the fiancée la novia lah noh-bee-ah the friend el (la) amigo(a) ehl (lah) ah-mee-goh (ah-mee-gah) the girl la hija lah ee-hah the girlfriend la novia lah noh-bee-ah the godchildren los ahijados lohs ah-ee-hah-dohs the goddaughter la ahijada lah ah-ee-hah-dah the godfather el padrino ehl pah-dree-noh the godmother la madrina lah mah-dree-nah the godparents los padrinos lohs pah-dree-nohs the godson el ahijado ehl ah-ee-hah-doh

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32 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals the grandchildren los nietos lohs nee-eh-tohs the granddaughter la nieta lah nee-eh-tah the grandfather el abuelo ehl ah-boo-eh-loh the grandmother la abuela lah ah-boo-eh-lah the grandparents los abuelos lohs ah-boo-eh-lohs the grandson el nieto ehl nee-eh-toh the great-aunt la tía abuela lah tee-ah ah-boo-eh-lah the great-aunt(s) and great-uncle(s) los tíos abuelos lohs tee-ohs ah-boo-eh-lohs the great-grandchildren los bisnietos lohs bees-nee-eh-tohs the great-granddaughter la bisnieta lah bees-nee-eh-tah the great-grandfather el bisabuelo ehl bee-sah-boo-eh-loh

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People 33 the great-grandmother la bisabuela lah bee-sah-boo-eh-lah the great-grandparents los bisabuelos lohs bee-sah-boo-eh-lohs the great-grandson el bisnieto ehl bees-nee-eh-toh the great-uncle el tío abuelo ehl tee-oh ah-boo-eh-loh the guardian el (la) guardián (guardiana) ehl (lah) goo-ahr-dee-ahn (goo-ahr-dee-ah-nah) the half-brothers el (los) medio(s) hermano(s) ehl (lohs) meh-dee-oh(s) ehr-mah-noh(s) the half-sister(s) la(s) media(s) hermana(s) lah(s) meh-dee-ah(s) ehr-mah-nah(s) the husband el esposo ehl ehs-poh-soh the in-laws los suegros lohs soo-eh-grohs the mother la madre, la mamá lah mah-dreh, lah mah-mah the mother-in-law la suegra lah soo-eh-grah

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34 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals the nephew el sobrino ehl soh-bree-noh the niece la sobrina lah soh-bree-nah the niece(s) and nephew(s) los sobrinos lohs soh-bree-nohs the parents los padres lohs pah-drehs the relative(s) el (los) pariente(s) ehl (lohs) pah-ree-ehn-teh(s) the siblings los hermanos lohs ehr-mah-nohs the sister la hermana lah ehr-mah-nah the sister-in-law la cuñada lah koo-nyah-dah the son el hijo ehl ee-hoh the son-in-law el yerno ehl yehr-noh the stepbrother el hermanastro ehl ehr-mah-nahs-troh

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People 35 the stepchildren los hijastros lohs ee-hahs-trohs the stepdaughter la hijastra lah ee-hahs-trah the stepfather el padrastro ehl pah-drahs-troh the stepmother la madrastra lah mah-drahs-trah the stepparents los padrastros lohs pah-drahs-trohs the step siblings los hermanastros lohs ehr-mah-nahs-trohs the stepsister la hermanastra lah ehr-mah-nahs-trah the stepson el hijastro ehl ee-hahs-troh the uncle el tío ehl tee-oh the wife la esposa lah ehs-poh-sah my mother mi madre mee mah-dreh

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36 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals my parents mis padres mees pah-drehs your mother (formal) su madre soo mah-dreh your mother (informal) tu madre too mah-dreh your parents (formal) sus padres soos pah-drehs your parents (informal) tus padres toos pah-drehs his mother su madre soo mah-dreh his parents sus padres soos pah-drehs her mother su madre soo mah-dreh her parents sus padres soos pah-drehs its mother su madre soo mah-dreh its parents sus padres soos pah-drehs

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People 37 their mother su madre soo mah-dreh their parents sus padres soos pah-drehs our father nuestro padre noo-ehs-troh pah-dreh our mother nuestra madre noo-ehs-trah mah-dreh our parents nuestros padres noo-ehs-trohs pah-drehs our sisters nuestras hermanas noo-ehs-trahs ehr-mah-nahs Good evening, Mrs. _____. Buenas noches, señora _____. boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs seh-nyoh-rah _____ Good evening, ma’am. Buenas noches, señora. boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs seh-nyoh-rah I’m the nurse. My name is _____. Soy la enfermera. Me llamo _____. soh-ee lah ehn-fehr-meh-rah meh yah-moh_____ Nice to meet you. Mucho gusto. moo-choh goos-toh Likewise. Where are/is you/he/she from? Igualmente. ¿De dónde es? ee-goo-ahl-mehn-teh deh donh-deh ehs

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38 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’m from Mexico. Soy de México. soh-ee deh meh-hee-koh He/she is from Mexico. Es de México. ehs deh meh-hee-koh What’s wrong?/What’s going on? ¿Qué pasa? keh pah-sah It’s my son (daughter), _____. Es mi bebito(a), _____. ehs mee beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah) _____ How is he/she? ¿Cómo está? koh-moh ehs-tah Not very well. No muy bien. noh moo-ee bee-ehn How many months is he/she? ¿Cuántos meses tiene? koo-ahn-tohs meh-sehs tee-eh-neh He/she is seven months old. Tiene siete meses. tee-eh-neh see-eh-teh meh-sehs

Healthcare Personnel Who are you? ¿Quién es (usted)? kee-ehn ehs (oo-stehd) Who is he (she)? ¿Quién es él (ella)? kee-ehn ehs ehl (eh-yah) Who is it/this? ¿Quién es? kee-ehn ehs

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People 39 I am _____. Soy _____. soh-ee _____ He (She/It/This) is _____. Él (Ella) es _____. ehl (eh-yah) ehs _____ You need a _____. (Usted) Necesita un(a) _____. (oo-stehd) neh-seh-see-tah oon (oo-nah) _____ He (She) needs a _____. Él (Ella) necesita un(a) _____. ehl (eh-yah) neh-seh-see-tah oon (oo-nah) _____ anesthesianestesista ah-nehs-teh-sees-tah ologist assistant ayudante/ ah-yoo-dahn-teh/ asistente ah-sees-tehn-teh bacteriologist bacteriólogo(a) bahk-teh-ree-oh-loh-goh (bahk-teh-ree-oh-loh-gah) cardiologist cardiólogo(a) kahr-dee-oh-loh-goh (kahr-dee-oh-loh-gah) chiropractor quiropráctico(a) kee-roh-prahk-tee-koh (kee-roh-prahk-tee-kah) clerk oficinista oh-fee-see-nees-tah dentist dentista dehn-tees-tah dermatologist dermatólogo(a) dehr-mah-toh-loh-goh (dehr-mah-toh-loh-gah) dietician dietista dee-eh-tees-tah doctor doctor(a)/ dohk-tohr (dohk-toh-rah)/ médico(a) meh-dee-koh (meh-deekah) endocrinolendocrinólogo(a) ehn-doh-kree-noh-loh-goh ogist (ehn-doh-kree-noh-lohgah) gastroengastroenterólogo(a) gahs-troh-ehn-teh-rohterologist loh-goh (gahs-troh-ehnteh-roh-loh-gah) gynecologist ginecólogo(a) gee-neh-koh-loh-goh (gee-neh-koh-loh-gah) hematologist hematólogo(a) eh-mah-toh-loh-goh (eh-mah-toh-loh-gah)

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40 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals internist lab technician nephrologist

internista ayudante de laboratorio nefrólogo(a)

neurologist

neurólogo(a)

nurse

enfermero(a)

nurse’s aid

asistente de enfermero(a)

nurse practitioner

enfermero(a) practicante

nutritionist obstetrician

nutricionista obstetra (obstetriz) oncólogo(a)

oncologist ophthalmologist optometrist orthodontist orthopedist otolaryngologist

oftalmólogo(a)

paramedic

paramédico(a)

pathologist

patólogo(a)

pediatrician pharmacist

pediatra farmacéutico(a)

phlebotomist physical therapist physician’s assistant podiatrist

flebotomista terapista físico

optometrista ortodoncista ortopeda otolaringólogo(a)

asistente de doctor podiatra

een-tehr-nees-tah ah-yoo-dahn-teh deh lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh neh-froh-loh-goh (neh-froh-loh-gah) neh-oo-roh-loh-goh (neh-oo-roh-loh-gah) ehn-fehr-meh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) ah-sees-tehn-teh deh ehn-fehr-meh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) eh-fehr-meh-roh (eh-fehr-meh-rah) prahk-tee-kahn-teh) noo-tree-see-oh-nees-tah ohb-steh-trah (ohb-steh-trees ohn-koh-loh-goh (ohn-koh-loh-gah) ohf-tahl-moh-loh-goh (ohf-tahl-moh-loh-gah) ohp-toh-meh-trees-tah ohr-toh-dohn-sees-tah ohr-toh-peh-dah oh-toh-lah-reen-goh-loh-goh (oh-toh-lah-reen-gohloh-gah) pah-rah-meh-dee-koh (pah-rah-meh-dee-kah) pah-toh-loh-goh (pah-toh-loh-gah) peh-dee-ah-trah fahr-mah-seh-oo-tee-koh (fahr-mah-see-oo-tee-kah) fleh-boh-toh-mees-tah teh-rah-pees-tah fee-see-koh ah-sees-tehn-teh deh dohk-tohr poh-dee-ah-trah

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People 41 proctologist

proctólogo(a)

psychiatrist psychologist

psiquiatra psicólogo(a)

pulmonologist neumonólogo(a) radiologist

radiólogo(a)

registration clerk respiratory therapist social worker

oficinista de registro terapista respiratorio trabajador(a) social

surgeon

cirujano(a)

urologist

urólogo(a)

X-ray technician

técnico(a) de radiografías

prohk-toh-loh-goh (prohk-toh-loh-gah) see-kee-ah-trah see-koh-loh-goh (see-koh-loh-gah) neh-oo-moh-noh-loh-goh (neh-oo-moh-noh-loh-gah) rrah-dee-oh-loh-goh (rrah-dee-oh-loh-gah) oh-fee-see-nees-tah deh rreh-hees-troh teh-rah-pees-tah rrehs-pee-rah-toh-ree-oh trah-bah-hah-dohr (trah-bah-hah-doh-rah) soh-see-ahl see-roo-hah-noh (see-roo-hah-nah) oo-roh-loh-goh (oo-roh-loh-gah) tehk-nee-koh deh (tehk-nee-kah) rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ahs

Note: The professionals listed above can refer to a male or a female. The word is the same for male as it is for female unless the word ends in an o. When referring to a male, the word remains ending in o. However, when referring to a female professional, the word ending changes to a. Let me introduce you to _____. Le presento a _____. (formal) leh preh-sehn-toh ah _____ the doctor el (la) doctor(a) the nurse el (la) enfermero(a)

the patient

el paciente

ehl (lah) dohk-tor(a) ehl (lah) ehn-fehrmeh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) ehl pah-see-ehn-teh

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42 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Hello Mr. and Mrs. _____. My name is _____. I’m the nurse. Hola señor y Señora _____. Me llamo _____. Soy la enfermera. oh-lah seh-nyohr ee seh-nyoh-rah _____ meh yah-moh _____ soh-ee lah ehnfehr-meh-rah Who are (is) you (he/she)? ¿Quién es usted (él/ella)? kee-ehn ehs oo-stehd (ehl, eh-yah) I’m the neurologist, Dr. _____. Soy el (la) doctor(a) _____, el neurólogo(a). soh-ee ehl (lah) dohk-tohr(a) _____, ehl neh-oo-roh-loh-goh (neh-oo-rohloh-gah) It’s Dr. _____, the neurologist. Es el (la) doctor(a) _____. Es neurólogo(a). ehs ehl (lah) dohk-tohr(a) _____ ehs neh-oo-roh-loh-goh (neh-oo-roh-loh-gah) Nice to meet you Dr. _____. Mucho gusto, doctor(a) _____. moo-choh goos-toh dohk-tohr _____ Same here, Mr. _____. Igualmente, señor _____. ee-gaoo-ahl-mehn-teh seh-nyohr _____ Dr. _____, this is my wife, Mrs. _____. Doctor(a) _____, le presento a mi esposa, la señora _____. dohk-tohr _____ leh preh-sehn-toh ah mee ehs-poh-sah lah seh-nyoh-rah _____ It’s a pleasure, Dr. _____. Es un placer doctor(a) _____. ehs oon plah-sehr dohk-tohr(a) _____ The pleasure is mine, Mrs. _____. El placer es mío, señora _____. ehl plah-sehr ehs mee-oh sseh-nyoh-rah _____

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8 Pronouns, Verbs, and More Subject Pronouns Subject pronouns are optional. They can be used to clarify who the subject is or to add emphasis to the subject. English I you (singular, informal) you (singular, formal) he she we you (plural) they (all males, or males and females) they (all females)

Spanish yo tú

Pronunciation yoh too

usted él ella nosotros ustedes

oo-stehd ehl eh-yah noh-soh-trohs oo-steh-dehs

ellos ellas

eh-yohs eh-yahs

–ar Verbs The verb hablar means “to speak.” Habl– is the stem or root.

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Conjugation English

Spanish

Pronunciation

I speak. I do speak. I am speaking.

Yo hablo.

yoh ah-bloh

You speak. You do speak. You are speaking.

Tú hablas.

too ah-blahs

He (She) speaks. He (She) does speak. He (She) is speaking.

Él (Ella) habla.

ehl (eh-yah) ah-blah

You speak. You do speak. You are speaking.

Usted habla.

oo-stehd ah-blah

We speak. We do speak. We are speaking.

Nosotros hablamos.

noh-soh-trohs ah-blah-mohs

They speak. They do speak. They are speaking.

Ellos (Ellas) hablan.

eh-yohs (eh-yahs) ah-blahn

You speak. You do speak. You are speaking.

Ustedes hablan.

oo-steh-dehs ah-blahn

Commonly Used –ar Verbs English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to accelerate

acelerar

ah-seh-leh-rahr

to accept

aceptar

ah-sehp-tahr

to accompany

acompañar

ah-kohm-pah-nyahr

to admire

admirar

ahd-mee-rahr

to adopt

adoptar

ah-dohp-tahr

to adore

adorar

ah-doh-rahr

to aggravate

agravar

ah-grah-bahr

to apologize, to excuse oneself

disculparse

dees-kool-pahr-seh

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Spanish

Pronunciation

to arrive

llegar

yeh-gahr

to ask, to inquire, to question

preguntar

preh-goon-tahr

to baptize

bautizar

bah-oo-tee-sahr

to bathe, to take a bath

bañarse

bah-nyahr-seh

to become tired, to get tired

cansarse

kahn-sahr-seh

to be called, to be named

llamarse

yah-mahr-seh

to be concerned, to worry, to be worried

preocuparse

preh-oh-koo-pahr-seh

to be divorced, to get divorced

divorciarse

dee-bohr-see-ahr-seh

to be enough, to be sufficient

bastar

bahs-tahr

to be interested in

interesarse

een-teh-reh-sahr-seh

to be lacking, to be wanting, to miss, to need

faltar

fahl-tahr

to be prepared, to get ready

prepararse

preh-pah-rahr-seh

to blow, to blow out

soplar

soh-plahr

to brush

cepillarse

seh-pee-yahr-seh

to burn

arder

ahr-dehr

to buy

comprar

kohm-prahr

to call

llamar

yah-mahr

to carry (away), to take (away), to wear

llevar

yeh-bahr

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English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to celebrate

celebrar

seh-leh-brahr

to certify, to register (a letter), to attest

certificar

sehr-tee-fee-kahr

to change

cambiar

kahm-bee-ahr

to change one’s clothes

cambiarse

kahm-bee-ahr-seh

to change one’s residence, to move

mudarse

moo-dahr-seh

to chat

charlar

chahr-lahr

to chat, to talk over, to discuss

platicar

plah-tee-kahr

to clean (oneself)

limpiar(se)

leem-pee-ahr(seh)

to comb one’s hair

peinarse

peh-ee-nahr-seh

to complain, to grumble

quejarse

keh-hahr-seh

to congratulate

felicitar

feh-lee-see-tahr

to cook

cocinar

koh-see-nahr

to cross, to go through, to run through

atravesar

ah-trah-beh-sahr

to cry

llorar

yoh-rahr

to cut

cortar

kohr-tahr

to dance

bailar

bah-ee-lahr

to delay, to retard

retrasar

rreh-trah-sahr

to dispense, to distribute

dispensar

dees-pehn-sahr

to doubt

dudar

doo-dahr

to draw, to design, to sketch

dibujar

dee-boo-hahr

to dry, to wipe dry (oneself)

secarse

seh-kahr-seh

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English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to earn, to gain, to win

ganar

gah-nahr

to employ, to use

emplear

ehm-pleh-ahr

to enlarge, to grow larger

agrandar

ah-grahn-dahr

to enter, to go (in), to come (in)

entrar

ehn-trahr

to execute, to carry out, to perform

ejecutar

eh-heh-koo-tahr

to explain

explicar

ehks-plee-kahr

to fight, to strive, to struggle, to wrestle

luchar

loo-chahr

to fill

llenar

yeh-nahr

to finish, to end, to terminate

terminar

tehr-mee-nahr

to fix

arreglar

ah-rreh-glahr

to forget

olvidar

ohl-bee-dahr

to function

funcionar

foon-see-oh-nahr

to get angry, to become angry

enfadarse/ enojarse

ehn-fah-dahr-seh/ eh-noh-hahr-seh

to get married

casarse

kah-sahr-seh

to get sick, to become sick

enfermarse

ehn-fehr-mahr-seh

to get up, to rise

levantarse

leh-bahn-tahr-seh

to get wet

mojarse

moh-hahr-seh

to give as a present, to give as a gift

regalar

rreh-gah-lahr

to go away, to leave

marcharse

mahr-chahr-seh

to greet, to salute

saludar

sah-loo-dahr continued

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English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to guess

adivinar

ah-dee-bee-nahr

to have breakfast

desayunarse

deh-sah-yoo-nahr-seh

to have supper, to eat supper

cenar

seh-nahr

to help

ayudar

ah-yoo-dahr

to hide oneself

ocultarse

oh-kool-tahr-seh

to hug

abrazar

ah-brah-sahr

to hum, to buzz, to flutter around

zumbar

soom-bahr

to hurt oneself

lastimarse

lahs-tee-mahr-seh

to illuminate, to light, to enlighten

alumbrar

ah-loom-brahr

to improve

mejorar

meh-hoh-rahr

to introduce, to show, to present

presentar

preh-sehn-tahr

to invite

invitar

een-bee-tahr

to join, to unite, to connect

juntar

hoon-tahr

to jump, to leap, to hop, to spring

saltar

sahl-tahr

to keep quiet

callarse

kah-yahr-seh

to lend

prestar

prehs-tahr

to let, to permit, to allow, to leave

dejar

deh-hahr

to lift, to raise

levantar

leh-bahn-tahr

to listen

escuchar

ehs-koo-chahr

to load

cargar

kahr-gahr

to look, to look at, to watch (oneself)

mirar(se)

mee-rahr(seh)

to look for

buscar

boos-kahr

to love

amar

ah-mahr

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to lower, to go down, to let down

bajar

bah-hahr

to make a mistake

equivocarse

eh-kee-boh-kahr-seh

to manage, to drive, a vehicle, to operate a vehicle

manejar

mah-neh-hahr

to mention

mencionar

mehn-see-oh-nahr

to mount, to go up, to climb, to get on

montar

mohn-tahr

to need

necesitar

neh-seh-see-tahr

to observe

observar

ohb-sehr-bahr

to occupy

ocupar

oh-koo-pahr

to organize

organizar

ohr-gah-nee-sahr

to paint

pintar

peen-tahr

to pardon, to forgive, to excuse

perdonar

pehr-doh-nahr

to pass (by), to happen, to spend (time)

pasar

pah-sahr

to pay

pagar

pah-gahr

to play (music, a tocar musical instrument)

toh-kahr

to practice

practicar

prahk-tee-kahr

to prepare, to fix

preparar

preh-pah-rahr

to pronounce

pronunciar

proh-noon-see-ahr

to pull, to pitch (a ball), to throw

tirar

tee-rahr

to pull (out), to tear off (away)

arrancar

ah-rrahn-kahr

to put in order, to arrange

ordenar

ohr-deh-nahr

to put on makeup

pintarse

peen-tahr-seh continued

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to put out (flame), to turn off (light)

apagar

ah-pah-gahr

to realize, to carry out, to fulfill

realizar

rreh-ah-lee-sahr

to refill, to fill again, to stuff

rellenar

rreh-yeh-nahr

to repair, to fix, to mend

reparar

rreh-pah-rahr

to rest

descansar

dehs-kahn-sahr

to retire, to withdraw

retirar

rreh-tee-rahr

to return, to go back, to regress

regresar

rreh-greh-sahr

to revoke, to repeal

revocar

rreh-boh-kahr

to rob, to steal

robar

rroh-bahr

to separate, to detach, to sort, to set apart

separar

seh-pah-rahr

to shout

gritar

gree-tahr

to sigh

suspirar

soos-pee-rahr

to sign

firmar

feer-mahr

to signal, to indicate, to point out, to show

señalar

seh-nyah-lahr

to sing

cantar

kahn-tahr

to smoke

fumar

foo-mahr

to sob, to whimper

sollozar

soh-yoh-sahr

to speak

hablar

ah-blahr

to spend (money), to wear out, to waste

gastar

gahs-tahr

to stay, to remain

quedarse

keh-dahr-seh

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to stay awake, to guard, to watch over

velar

beh-lahr

to stick, to glue, to paste

pegar

peh-gahr

to stop (someone or something)

parar

pah-rahr

to stop (oneself)

pararse

pah-rahr-seh

to stretch

estirar

ehs-tee-rahr

to study

estudiar

ehs-too-dee-ahr

to suck

chupar

choo-pahr

to suspect

sospechar

sohs-peh-chahr

to swim

nadar

nah-dahr

to take, to have (something to eat or drink)

tomar

toh-mahr

to take a shower

ducharse

doo-chahr-seh

to take a walk

pasearse

pah-seh-ahr-seh

to take care of oneself

cuidarse

koo-ee-dahr-seh

to take off (clothing), quitarse to remove (oneself)

kee-tahr-seh

to take out, to get

sacar

sah-kahr

to teach, to show, to point out

enseñar

ehn-seh-nyahr

to telephone

telefonear

teh-leh-foh-neh-ahr

to travel

viajar

bee-ah-hahr

to tremble, to shake, to shiver

temblar

tehm-blahr

to try, to treat a subject

tratar

trah-tahr continued

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to underline, to emphasize

subrayar

soo-brah-yahr

to use

utilizar

oo-tee-lee-sahr

to visit

visitar

bee-see-tahr

to vote

votar

boh-tahr

to wait (for), to hope, to expect

esperar

ehs-peh-rahr

to walk

andar

ahn-dahr

to walk

caminar

kah-mee-nahr

to walk, to march

marchar

mahr-chahr

to want, to desire, to wish

desear

deh-seh-ahr

to wash (oneself)

lavar(se)

lah-bahr(seh)

to watch over

vigilar

bee-hee-lahr

to work

trabajar

trah-bah-hahr

–er Verbs The verb comer means “to eat.” Com– is the stem or root.

Conjugation English

Spanish

Pronunciation

I eat. I do eat. I am eating.

Yo como.

yoh koh-moh

You eat. You do eat. You are eating.

Tú comes.

too koh-mehs

He (She) eats. He (She) does eat. He (She) is eating.

Él (Ella) come.

ehl (eh-yah) koh-meh

You eat. You do eat. You are eating.

Usted come.

oo-stehd koh-meh

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We eat. We do eat. We are speaking.

Nosotros comemos.

noh-soh-trohs koh-meh-mohs

They speak. They do speak. They are eating.

Ellos (Ellas) comen.

eh-yohs (eh-yahs) koh-mehn

You eat. You do eat. You are eating.

Ustedes comen.

oo-steh-dehs koh-mehn

Commonly Used –er Verbs English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to answer, to reply, to respond

responder

rrehs-pohn-dehr

to believe

creer

kreh-eer

to break, to shatter, to tear

romper

rrohm-pehr

to drink

beber

beh-behr

to eat

comer

koh-mehr

to help, to aid, to assist, to succor

socorrer

soh-koh-rrehr

to learn

aprender

ah-prehn-dehr

to read

leer

leh-eer

to run

correr

koh-rrehr

to soak in, to soak up

embeber

ehm-beh-behr

to subdue, to subject, to surrender, to submit

someter

soh-meh-tehr

to understand

comprender

kohm-prehn-dehr

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–Ir Verbs The verb vivir means “to live.” Viv– is the stem or root.

Conjugation English

Spanish

Pronunciation

I live. I do live. I am living.

Yo vivo.

yo bee-boh

You live. You do live. You are living.

Tú vives.

too bee-behs

He (She) lives. He (She) does live. He (She) is living.

Él (Ella) vive.

ehl (eh-yah) bee-beh

You live. You do live. You are living.

Usted vive.

oo-stehd bee-beh

We live. We do live. We are living.

Nosotros vivimos.

noh-soh-trohs bee-bee-mohs

They live. They do live. They are living.

Ellos (Ellas) viven.

eh-yohs (eh-yahs) bee-behn

You live. You do live. You are living.

Ustedes viven.

oo-steh-dehs bee-behn

Commonly Used –ir Verbs English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to admit

admitir

ahd-mee-teer

to attend, to assist

asistir

ah-sees-teer

to collect

colegir

koh-leh-heer

to discover

descubrir

dehs-koo-breer

to discuss

discutir

dees-koo-teer

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to distribute, to deal cards

repartir

rreh-pahr-teer

to enroll, to register

inscribirse

eens-kree-beer-seh

to go up, come up, to climb

subir

soo-beer

to insist

insistir

een-sees-teer

to leave, to depart, to divide, to split

partir

pahr-teer

to live

vivir

bee-beer

to occur, to happen

ocurrir

oh-koo-rreer

to open

abrir

ah-breer

to permit, to admit, to allow, to grant

permitir

pehr-mee-teer

to prohibit, to forbid

prohibir

proh-ee-beer

to receive, to get

recibir

rreh-see-beer

to remit, to forward, to transmit

remitir

rreh-mee-teer

to rise, to mount, to get on (a train, a bus, etc.)

subirse

soo-beer-seh

to shake, to jerk, to jolt

sacudir

sah-koo-deer

to subscribe, to agree to, to sign

subscribir

soobs-kree-beer

to suffer, to undergo, to endure

sufrir

soo-freer

to suppress

suprimir

soo-pree-meer

to unite, to connect, to join, to attach, to bind

unir

oo-neer

to write

escribir

ehs-kree-beer

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Tener and Tener Expressions The verb tener means “to have.”

Conjugation English

Spanish

Pronunciation

I have. I do have. I am having.

Yo tengo.

yoh tehn-goh

You have. You do have. You are having.

Tú tienes.

too tee-eh-nehs

He (She) has. He (She) does have. He (She) is having.

Él (Ella) tiene.

ehl (eh-yah) tee-eh-neh

You have. You do have. You are having.

Usted tiene.

oo-stehd tee-eh-neh

We have. We do have. We are having.

Nosotros tenemos.

noh-soh-trohs teh-neh-mohs

They have. They do have. They are having.

Ellos (Ellas) tienen.

eh-yohs (eh-yahs) tee-eh-nehn

You have. You do have. You are having.

Ustedes tienen.

oo-steh-dehs tee-eh-nehn

Commonly Used Tener Expressions English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to keep up-to-date

tener al corriente

teh-nehr ahl koh-rree-ehn-teh

to be _____ years old

tener _____ años

teh-nehr _____ ah-nyohs

to be nauseated

tener náusea

teh-nehr nah-oo-seh-ah

to succeed

tener éxito

teh-nehr ehk-see-toh

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to look well

tener buena cara

teh-nehr boo-eh-nah kah-rah

to be hot

tener calor

teh-nehr kah-lohr

to have physical strength

tener fuerza

teh-nehr foo-ehr-sah

to be jealous

tener celos

teh-nehr seh-lohs

to be ticklish

tener cosquillas

teh-nehr kohs-kee-yahs

to take care, to watch out for

tener cuidado

teh-nehr koo-ee-dah-doh

to want to, to be eager to

tener deseos de _____ (infinitive)

teh-nehr deh-seh-ohs deh _____

to be successful

tener éxito

teh-nehr ehk-see-toh

to be cold

tener frío

teh-nehr free-oh

to feel like _____ (infinitive)

tener ganas de _____ (infinitive)

teh-nehr gah-nahs deh _____

to be funny

tener gracia

teh-nehr grah-see-ah

to be glad to _____ (infinitive)

tener gusto en teh-nehr goos-toh _____ (infinitive) ehn_____

to be hungry

tener hambre

teh-nehr ahm-breh

to be used to . . . (infinitive)

tener la costumbre de _____ (infinitive)

teh-nehr lah kohs-toom-breh deh _____

to intend, to mean to _____ (infinitive)

tener la intención de _____ (infinitive)

teh-nehr lah een-tehn-see-ohn deh _____

to have a big mouth

tener la lengua larga

teh-nehr lah lehn-goo-ah lahr-gah continued

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to be in great danger

tener la vida en un hilo

teh-nehr lah bee-dah ehn oon ee-loh

to feel sorry for, to take pity on

tener lástima de_____

teh-nehr lahs-tee-mah deh_____

to have a sore throat

tener mal de garganta

teh-nehr mahl deh gahr-gahn-tah

to be ill-tempered

tener malas pulgas

teh-nehr mah-lahs pool-gahs

to be afraid

tener miedo

teh-nehr mee-eh-doh

to be very sorry

tener mucha pena

teh-nehr moo-chah peh-nah

to be arrogant

tener mucho copete

teh-nehr moo-choh koh-peh-teh

to have the blues, to be sulky

tener murria

teh-nehr moo-rree-ah

to be in a hurry

tener prisa

teh-nehr pree-sah

to stand a chance

tener probabilidad

teh-nehr proh-bah-bee-lee-dahd

to be strong

tener puños

teh-nehr poo-nyohs

to have to _____ (infinitive)

tener que _____ (infinitive)

teh-nehr keh _____

to be right

tener razón

teh-nehr rrah-sohn

to have contact with

tener contacto con

teh-nehr kohn-tahk-toh kohn

to be thirsty

tener sed

teh-nehr sehd

to be sleepy

tener sueño

teh-nehr soo-eh-nyoh

to be lucky

tener suerte

teh-nehr soo-ehr-teh

to have time off

tener tiempo libre

teh-nehr tee-ehm-poh lee-breh

to be shy, to be ashamed

tener vergüenza

teh-nehr behr-goo-ehn-sah

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to be very pleased to make one’s acquaintance

tener mucho gusto en conocerlo(a)

teh-nehr moo-choh goos-toh ehn koh-noh-sehr-loh (koh-noh-sehr-lah)

What’s wrong with you/him/her?

¿Qué tiene?

keh tee-eh-neh

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9 Greetings How Are You? Hello! Good morning! ¡Buenos días! boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs Hello! Good afternoon! ¡Buenas tardes! boo-eh-nahs tahr-dehs Hello! Good evening! ¡Buenas noches! boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs Hi! ¡Hola! oh-lah What’s the matter? ¿Qué le pasa? keh leh pah-sah How’s it going? ¿Qué tal? keh tahl How are you? ¿Cómo está (usted)? koh-moh ehs-tah (oo-stehd) 60

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Greetings 61 How is he (she)? ¿Cómo está él (ella)? koh-moh ehs-tah ehl (eh-yah) I’m _____. Estoy _____. ehs-toh-ee He (She) is _____. Él (Ella) está _____. ehl (eh-yah) ehs-tah And you? ¿Y usted? ee oo-stehd (very) bad fair fantastic

(muy) mal regular fantástico(a)

great

estupendo(a)

so-so terrible (very) well

así así terrible (muy) bien

Thank you (very much)! ¡(Muchas) Gracias! (moo-chahs) grah-see-ahs You’re welcome! ¡De nada! deh nah-dah Please. Por favor. pohr fah-bohr Same here./Same to you. Igualmente. ee-goo-ahl-mehn-teh I’m (very) sorry. Lo siento (mucho). loh see-ehn-toh (moo-choh)

(moo-ee) mahl rreh-goo-lahr fahn-tahs-tee-koh (fahn-tahs-tee-kah) ehs-too-pehn-doh (ehs-too-pehn-dah) ah-see ah-see teh-rree-bleh (moo-ee) bee-ehn

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62 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Excuse me. Perdón. pehr-dohn I don’t understand. No entiendo. noh ehn-tee-ehn-doh Repeat. Repita. rreh-pee-tah Again. Otra vez. oh-trah behs Speak (more) slowly. Hable (más) despacio. ah-bleh (mahs) dehs-pah-see-oh Just a moment. Un momento. oon moh-mehn-toh Follow me. Sígame. see-gah-meh Have a good day! ¡Qué le vaya bien! keh leh bah-yah bee-ehn Goodbye! ¡Adiós! ah-dee-ohs See you later! ¡Hasta luego! ahs-tah loo-eh-goh See you later! ¡Nos vemos! nohs beh-mohs

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Greetings 63 See you soon! ¡Hasta la vista! ahs-tah lah bees-tah See you tomorrow! ¡Hasta mañana! ahs-tah mah-nyah-nah Take it easy! (informal) ¡Cójalo suave! koh-hah-loh soo-ah-beh Take it easy! (formal) ¡Cójalo con calma! koh-hah-loh kohn kahl-mah Good afternoon! How are/is you (he, she)? ¡Buenas tardes! ¿Cómo está usted (él, ella)? boo-eh-nahs tahr-dehs koh-moh ehs-tah oo-stehd (ehl, eh-yah) I’m _____, thanks. And you? Estoy _____, gracias. ¿Y usted? ehs-toh-ee _____ grah-see-ahs ee oo-stehd He/She is _____, thanks. Está _____, gracias. ehs-tah _____ grah-see-ahs I’m _____, thank you very much. Estoy _____, muchas gracias. ehs-toh-ee _____ moo-chahs grah-see-ahs

What’s Your Name, Origin, Age? Sir/Mr. Señor (Sr.) seh-nyohr Ma’am/Mrs. Señora (Sra.) seh-nyoh-rah Miss Señorita (Srta.) seh-nyoh-ree-tah

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Note: The words in brackets—usted, él, ella—are optional. You can use them to clarify the subject or to add emphasis to the subject. What’s your name? ¿Cómo se llama (usted)? koh-moh seh yah-mah (oo-stehd) What’s his (her) name? ¿Cómo se llama él (ella)? koh-moh seh yah-mah ehl (eh-yah) My name is _____. Me llamo _____. meh yah-moh _____ His (Her) name is _____. Él (Ella) se llama ______. ehl (eh-yah) seh yah-mah _____ And you? ¿Y usted? ee oo-stehd And him (her)? ¿Y él (ella)? ee ehl (eh-yah) Where are you from? ¿De dónde es (usted)? deh dohn-deh ehs (oo-stehd) Where is he (she) from? ¿De dónde es él (ella)? deh dohn-deh ehs ehl (eh-yah) I’m from _____. Soy de _____. soh-ee deh_____

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Greetings 65 He (She) is from _____. Él (Ella) es de _____. ehl (eh-yah) ehs deh_____ How old are you? ¿Cuántos años tiene (usted)? koo-ahn-tohs ah-nyohs tee-eh-neh (oo-stehd) How old is he (she)? ¿Cuántos años tiene él (ella)? koo-ahn-tohs ah-nyohs tee-eh-neh ehl (eh-yah) I’m _____ years old. Tengo _____ años. tehn-goh _____ ah-nyohs He (She) is _____ years old. Él (Ella) tiene _____ años. ehl (eh-yah) tee-eh-neh _____ ah-nyohs Nice to meet you! ¡Mucho gusto! moo-choh goos-toh Nice to meet you! ¡Encantado(a)! ehn-kahn-tah-doh (ehn-kahn-tah-dah) It’s a pleasure! ¡Es un placer! ehs oon plah-sehr Same here! ¡Igualmente! ee-goo-ahl-mehn-teh The pleasure is mine! ¡El gusto es mío! ehl goos-toh ehs mee-oh I’m very happy to meet you. Mucho gusto en conocerlo(a). moo-choh goos-toh ehn koh-noh-sehr-loh (koh-noh-sehr-lah)

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10 Commands Note: In a professional situation, use formal commands with adults and informal commands with children. English

Formal Spanish

Pronunciation

Informal Spanish

Pronunciation

Allow me.

Permítame.

pehr-meetah-meh

Permíteme. pehr-meeteh-meh

Avoid it.

Evítelo.

eh-bee-teh-loh Evítalo.

eh-bee-tah-loh

Be careful. Tenga cuidado.

tehn-gah koo- Ten ee-dah-doh cuidado.

tehn koo-eedah-doh

Bend.

Doble./ Dóblese.

doh-bleh/ Dobla./ doh-bleh-seh Dóblate.

doh-blah/ doh-blah-teh

Be quiet.

No hable.

noh ah-bleh

No hables. noh ah-blehs

Breathe Respire deeply profun(through damente the (por la mouth). boca).

rrehs-pee-reh Respira proh-foonprofundah-mehn-teh damente (pohr lah (por la boh-kah) boca).

Bring.

Traiga.

trah-ee-gah

Trae.

trah-eh

Call.

Llame.

yah-meh

Llama.

yah-mah

Call me.

Llámeme.

yah-meh-meh Llámame.

rrehs-pee-rah proh-foondah-mehnteh (pohr lah boh-kah)

yah-mah-meh continued

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Formal Spanish

Pronunciation

Informal Spanish

Pronunciation

Calm down.

Cálmese.

kahl-meh-seh

Cálmate.

kahl-mah-teh

Cheer up.

Anímese.

ah-nee-mehseh

Anímate.

ah-nee-mahteh

Come.

Venga.

behn-gah

Ven.

behn

Come in.

Pase.

pah-seh

Pasa.

pah-sah

Cough.

Tosa.

toh-sah

Tose.

toh-seh

Cough up. Escupa.

ehs-koo-pah

Escupe.

ehs-koo-peh

Cross.

Cruce.

kroo-seh

Cruza.

kroo-sah

Describe.

Describa.

dehs-kree-bah Describe.

Dial.

Marque.

mahr-keh

Don’t bend.

No doble./ No se doble.

noh doh-bleh/ No dobles./ noh doh-blehs/ noh seh No te noh teh doh-bleh dobles. doh-blehs

Don’t get up.

No se levante.

noh seh No te leh-bahn-teh levantes.

Don’t go to bed.

No se acueste.

noh seh ahkoo-ehs-teh

No te acuestes.

noh teh ahkoo-ehs-tehs

Don’t go to sleep.

No se duerma.

noh seh dooehr-mah

No te duermas.

noh teh dooehr-mahs

Marca.

dehs-kree-beh mahr-kah

noh teh leh-bahn-tehs

Don’t lie No se down (on acueste your side). (de lado).

noh seh ahNo te koo-ehs-teh acuestes (deh lah-doh) (de lado).

Don’t move.

No se mueva.

noh seh moo-eh-bah

No te muevas.

noh teh moo-eh-bahs

Don’t scratch yourself.

No se rasque.

noh seh rrahs-keh

No te rasques.

noh teh rrahs-kehs

Don’t touch.

No toque.

noh toh-keh

No toques. noh toh-kehs

Don’t worry.

No se preocupe.

noh seh prehoh-koo-peh

No te noh teh prehpreocupes. oh-koo-pehs

noh teh ahkoo-ehs-tehs (deh lahdoh)

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Drink.

Tome./ Beba.

toh-meh/ beh-bab

Toma./ Bebe.

toh-mah/ beh-beh

Eat well.

Coma bien. koh-mah bee-ehn

Come bien.

koh-meh bee-ehn

Eliminate. Elimine.

eh-lee-mee-neh Elimina.

Exhale.

Exhale.

ehks-ah-leh

Exhala.

ehks-ah-lah

Extend.

Estire.

ehs-tee-reh

Estira.

ehs-tee-rah

Follow me. Sígame.

see-gah-meh

Sígueme.

see-geh-meh

Get up.

Levántese.

leh-bahnteh-seh

Levántate.

leh-bahntah-teh

Go.

Vaya.

bah-yah

Ve.

beh

Go down.

Baje.

bah-heh

Baja.

bah-hah

Go to bed. Acuéstese.

ah-koo-ehsteh-seh

Acuéstate.

ah-koo-ehstah-teh

Go to sleep.

doo-ehrmah-seh

Duérmete.

doo-ehrmeh-teh

bah-yah ahl bah-nyoh

Ve al baño.

veh ahl bah-nyoh

Sube.

Duérmase.

Go to the Vaya al bathroom. baño.

eh-lee-meenah

Go up.

Suba.

soo-bah

Have a heart.

Tenga piedad.

tehn-gah Ten pee-eh-dahd piedad.

Have a nice day.

Que le vaya bien.

keh leh bah- Que te keh teh bahyah bee-ehn vaya bien. yah bee-ehn

Help me.

Ayúdeme.

ah-yoo-dehmeh

Ayúdame.

ah-yoo-dahmeh

Help yourself.

Sírvase.

seer-bah-seh

Sírvete.

seer-beh-teh

Hold.

Mantenga.

mahn-tehngah

Mantén.

mahn-tehn

Inhale.

Aspire.

ahs-pee-reh

Aspira.

ahs-pee-rah

soo-beh tehn pee-ehdahd

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Keep.

Mantenga.

mahn-tehngah

Mantén.

mahn-tehn

Lie down (on your side).

Acuéstese (de lado).

ah-koo-ehsteh-seh (deh lah-doh

Acuéstate (de lado).

ah-koo-ehstah-teh (deh lah-doh)

Listen.

Escuche./ Oiga.

ehs-koo-cheh/ Escucha./ oh-ee-gah Oye.

Listen to me.

Escúcheme. ehs-koocheh-meh

ehs-koo-chah/ oh-yeh

Escúchame. ehs-koochah-meh

Look.

Mire.

mee-reh

Mira.

mee-rah

Look at me.

Míreme.

mee-reh-meh

Mírame.

mee-rah-meh

Maintain.

Mantenga.

mahn-tehngah

Mantén.

mahn-tehn

Move.

Muévase.

moo-ehbah-seh

Muévete.

moo-ehbeh-teh

Open your mouth.

Abra la boca.

ah-brah lah boh-kah

Abre la boca.

ah-breh lah boh-kah

Pay Ponga attention. atención.

pohn-gah ah- Pon tehn-see-ohn atención.

Point.

Señale.

seh-nyah-leh

Señala.

seh-nyah-lah

Pull.

Jale.

hah-leh

Jala.

hah-lah

Push.

Empuje.

ehm-poo-heh

Empuja.

ehm-poo-hah

Put it on.

Póngaselo (a)(s).

pohn-gahPóntelo seh-loh (a)(s). (pohn-gahseh-lah, pohngah-seh-lohs, pohn-gahseh-lahs)

Pohn-teh-loh (pohn-tehlah, pohnteh-lohs, pohn-tehlahs)

Repeat.

Repita.

rreh-pee-tah

Repite.

pohn ah-tehnsee-ohn

rreh-pee-teh

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Rest.

Descanse.

dehs-kahn-seh Descansa.

Relax.

Relájese.

rreh-lahheh-seh

Relájate.

rreh-lahhah-teh

Say “ah.”

Diga “ah.”

dee-gah ah

Di “ah.”

dee ah

Send.

Mande.

mahn-deh

Manda.

dehs-kahn-sah

mahn-dah

Sign (your Firme (su name). nombre).

feer-meh (soo Firma (tu nohm-breh) nombre).

Sit Siéntese. down/up.

see-ehn-tehseh

Sleep tight.

Que duerma bien.

keh doo-ehr- Que mah bee-ehn duermas bien.

Speak slowly.

Hable despacio.

ah-bleh dehspah-see-oh

Squeeze.

Apriete.

ah-pree-eh-teh Aprieta.

Stay here.

Quédese aquí.

keh-deh-seh ah-kee

Stay in bed.

Quédese en cama.

keh-deh-seh Quédate ehn kah-mah en cama.

Stay right where you are.

Quédese donde está.

keh-deh-seh doh-deh ehs-tah

Quédate donde estás.

Stay very still.

Quédese muy quieto(a).

keh-deh-seh moo-ee keeeh-toh (keeeh-tah)

Quédate keh-dah-teh muy moo-ee keequieto(a). eh-toh (keeeh-tah)

Swallow.

Trague.

Siéntate.

Habla despacio. Quédate aquí.

feer-mah (too nohm-breh) see-ehn-tahteh keh doo-ehrmahs beeehn ah-blah dehspah-see-oh ah-pree-eh-tah keh-dah-teh ah-kee keh-dah-teh ehn kah-mah keh-dah-teh dohn-deh ehs-tahs

trah-geh

Traga.

trah-gah

Take (eat/ Tome. drink).

toh-meh

Toma.

toh-mah

Take care of yourself.

koo-ee-deh-seh Cuídate moo-choh mucho.

Cuídese mucho.

koo-ee-dah-teh moo-choh continued

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Take it off.

Quitéselo (a)(s).

kee-teh-seh-loh Quitátelo. (kee-teh-sehlah, kee-tehseh-lohs, keeteh-seh-lahs)

Tell me.

Pronunciation kee-tah-teh-loh (kee-tah-tehlah, kee-tahteh-lohs, keetah-teh-lahs)

Dígame.

dee-gah-meh

Dime.

dee-meh

There’s No corre no hurry. prisa.

noh koh-rreh pree-sah

No corre prisa.

noh koh-rreh pree-sah

Try again. Pruebe otra vez.

proo-eh-beh Prueba oh-trah behs otra vez.

proo-eh-bah oh-trah behs

Try to.

Trate de.

trah-teh deh

Turn it down.

Bájelo(a).

bah-heh-loh Bájalo(a). (bah-heh-lah)

Trata de.

trah-tah deh bah-hah-loh (bah-hahlah)

Turn on Voltéese de bohl-teh-ehVoltéate de bohl-teh-ah-teh your right lado seh deh lahlado deh lah-doh (left) side. derecho doh deh-reh- derecho deh-reh-choh (izquierdo). choh (ees(izquierdo). (ees-kee-ehrkee-ehr-doh) doh) Undress.

Desvístase.

dehs-beestah-seh

Desvístete. dehs-beesteh-teh

Use.

Use.

oo-seh

Usa.

oo-sah

Wait.

Espere.

ehs-peh-reh

Espera.

ehs-peh-rah

Wake up.

Despiértese. dehs-pee-ehrteh-seh

Despiértate. dehs-pee-ehrtah-teh

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11 Anatomical Terms English the abdomen the amniotic sac the ankle the anus the appendix the arm the armpit the artery the back the biceps the birth canal the bladder the blood the bone the bowel movement the breast the breastbone the brain the buttock the calf the cartilage the cervical canal the cervix the cheek the cheekbone

Spanish el abdomen la bolsa amniótica el tobillo el ano el apéndice el brazo el axial la arteria la espalda los bíceps el canal uterino la vejiga la sangre el hueso el excremento

Pronunciation ehl ahb-doh-mehn lah bohl-sah ahm-nee-ohtee-kah ehl toh-bee-yoh ehl ah-noh ehl ah-pehn-dee-seh ehl brah-soh ehl ahk-see-ahl lah ahr-teh-ree-ah lah ehs-pahl-dah lohs bee-sehps ehl kah-nahl oo-teh-ree-noh lah beh-hee-gah lah sahn-greh ehl oo-eh-soh ehl ehks-kreh-mehn-toh

el seno el esternón el cerebro la nalga la pantorilla el cartílago el canal cervical la cerviz la mejilla el pómulo

ehl seh-noh ehl ehs-tehr-nohn ehl seh-reh-broh lah nahl-gah lah pahn-toh-ree-yah ehl kahr-tee-lah-goh ehl kah-nahl sehr-bee-kahl lah sehr-bees lah meh-hee-yah ehl poh-moo-loh

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74 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals English the chest the chin the clavicle the colon the cranium the diaphragm the ear (inner) the ear (outer) the eardrum the elbow the embryo the esophagus the external oblique the eye the face the facial skin the Fallopian tubes the femur the fetus the fibula the finger the fluids the foot the forearm the gallbladder the genitals the groin the gum the hand the head the heart the heel the hip the intestines the jaw the joint/ the articulation

Spanish el pecho la barbilla la clavícula el colon el cráneo el diafragma el oído la oreja el tímpano el codo el embrión el esófago el oblicuo mayor el ojo la cara el cutis las trompas de Falopio el fémur el feto la fíbula el dedo los líquidos el pie el antebrazo la vesícula biliar los genitales la ingle la encía la mano la cabeza el corazón el talón la cadera los intestinos la mandíbula la coyuntura/ la articulación

Pronunciation ehl peh-choh lah bahr-bee-yah lah klah-bee-koo-lah ehl koh-lohn ehl krah-neh-oh ehl dee-ah-frahg-mah ehl oh-ee-doh lah oh-reh-hah ehl teem-pah-noh ehl koh-doh ehl ehm-bree-ohn ehl eh-soh-fah-goh ehl oh-blee-koo-oh mah-yohr ehl oh-hoh lah kah-rah ehl koo-tees lahs trohm-pahs deh fah-loh-pee-oh ehl feh-moor ehl feh-toh lah fee-boo-lah ehl deh-doh lohs lee-kee-dohs ehl pee-eh ehl ahn-teh-brah-soh lah beh-see-koo-lah bee-lee-ahr lohs heh-nee-tah-lehs lah een-gleh lah ehn-see-ah lah mah-noh lah kah-beh-sah ehl koh-rah-sohn ehl tah-lohn lah kah-deh-rah lohs een-tehs-tee-nohs lah mahn-dee-boo-lah lah koh-yoon-too-rah/ lah ahr-tee-koo-lah-see-ohn

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Anatomical Terms 75 English the kidney the knee the kneecap the large intestine the larynx the leg the ligament the lip the liver the lungs the mouth the muscle the nail the navel the neck the nerve the nipple the nose the nostril the ovary the palm the pancreas the pelvis the pectoris major the penis the pinky finger the placenta the prostate the rectum the rib the scalp the scapula the shoulder the sinuses

Spanish el riñon la rodilla la rótula el intestino grueso la laringe la pierna el ligamento el labio el hígado los pulmones la boca el músculo la uña el ombligo el cuello el nervio el pezón la nariz la fosa nasal el ovario la palma de la mano el páncreas la pelvis el pectoral mayor el pene el meñique la placenta la próstata el recto la costilla el cuero cabelludo la escápula el hombro los senos del cráneo

Pronunciation ehl rreen-yohn lah rroh-dee-yah lah rroh-too-lah ehl een-tehs-tee-noh groo-eh-soh lah lah-reen-geh lah pee-ehr-nah ehl lee-gah-mehn-toh ehl lah-bee-oh ehl ee-gah-doh lohs pool-moh-nehs lah boh-kah ehl moos-koo-loh lah oo-nyah ehl ohm-blee-goh ehl koo-eh-yoh ehl nehr-bee-oh ehl peh-sohn lah nah-rees lah foh-sah nah-sahl ehl oh-bah-ree-oh lah pahl-mah deh lah mah-noh ehl pahn-kreh-ahs lah pehl-bees ehl pehk-toh-rahl mah-yohr ehl peh-neh ehl meh-nyee-keh lah plah-sehn-tah lah prohs-tah-tah ehl rrehk-toh lah kohs-tee-yah ehl koo-eh-roh kah-beh-yoo-doh lah ehs-kah-poo-lah ehl ohm-broh lohs seh-nohs dehl krah-neh-oh

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76 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals English the skin the small intestine the sole the spleen the spinal column the spine the stomach the stool the temple the tendon the testicles the thigh the thoracic cavity the throat the thumb the thyroid gland the tibia the toe the tongue the tonsils the tooth the trachea the umbilical cord the urethra the urine the uterus the vagina the vertebrae the vulva the waist the wrist

Spanish la piel el intestino delgado la planta del pie el bazo la columna vertebral el espinazo el estómago la materia fecal la sien el tendón los testículos el muslo la cavidad torácica la garganta el pulgar la tiroides la tibia el dedo del pie la lengua las amígdalas el diente la tráquea el cordón umbilical la uretra la orina el útero la vagina la vértebra la vulva la cintura la muñeca

Pronunciation lah pee-ehl ehl een-tehs-tee-noh dehl-gah-doh lah plahn-tah dehl pee-eh ehl bah-soh lah koh-loom-nah behr-teh-brahl ehl ehs-pee-nah-soh ehl ehs-toh-mah-goh lah mah-teh-ree-ah feh-kahl lah see-ehn ehl tehn-dohn lohs tehs-tee-koo-lohs ehl moos-loh lah kah-bee-dahd toh-rah-see-kah lah gahr-gahn-tah ehl pool-gahr lah tee-roh-ee-dehs lah tee-bee-ah ehl deh-doh dehl pee-eh lah lehn-goo-ah lahs ah-meeg-dah-lahs ehl dee-ehn-teh lah trah-keh-ah ehl kohr-dohn oom-bee-lee-kahl lah oo-reh-trah lah oh-ree-nah ehl oo-teh-roh lah bah-hee-nah lah behr-teh-brah lah bool-bah lah seen-too-rah lah moo-nyeh-kah

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12 Doctor’s Office Visit Greeting the Patient Hello. Hola. oh-lah How can we help you? ¿En qué podemos servirle? ehn keh poh-deh-mohs sehr-beer-leh How can I help you? ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle? koh-moh poo-eh-doh ah-yoo-dahr-leh Whom are/is you/he/she here to see? ¿A quién visita? ah kee-ehn bee-see-tah Do/Does you/he/she have a doctor? ¿Tiene doctor? tee-eh-neh dohk-tohr Who is your/his/her doctor? ¿Quién es su doctor? kee-ehn ehs soo dohk-tohr What time is your/his/her appointment? ¿A qué hora es la cita? ah keh oh-rah ehs lah see-tah 77

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78 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals What’s your/his/her name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah What’s the patient’s name? ¿Cómo se llama el (la) paciente? koh-moh seh yah-mah ehl (lah) pah-see-ehn-teh Who is sick? ¿Quién está enfermo? kee-ehn ehs-tah ehn-fehr-moh Do/Does you/he/she have health (medical) insurance? ¿Tiene seguro de salud (médico)? tee-eh-neh seh-goo-roh deh sah-lood (meh-dee-koh) Do/Does you/he/she have your health insurance card? ¿Tiene su tarjeta del seguro? tee-eh-neh soo tahr-heh-tah dehl seh-goo-roh We need to make a copy. Tenemos que hacer una copia. teh-neh-mohs keh ah-sehr oo-nah koh-pee-ah What is your/his/her insurance company? ¿Cuál es su compañía de seguros? koo-ahl ehs soo kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs What is your/his/her policy number? ¿Cuál es su número de póliza? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh poh-lee-sah What’s your/his/her group number? ¿Cuál es su número de grupo? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh groo-poh You/he/she need/needs to sign this consent form. Necesita firmar este formulario de autorización. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ehs-teh fohr-moo-lah-ree-oh deh ah-oo-toh-ree-sahsee-ohn Fill out these forms and bring them back. Complete estos papeles y devuélvalos. kohm-pleh-teh ehs-tohs pah-peh-lehs ee deh-boo-ehl-bah-lohs

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Doctor’s Office Visit 79 Wait here. Espere aquí. ehs-peh-reh ah-kee Please, have a seat. Siéntese, por favor. see-ehn-teh-seh pohr fah-bohr Go with the nurse. Vaya con la enfermera. bah-yah kohn lah ehn-fehr-meh-rah

The Nurse and Patient Come with me. Sígame. see-gah-meh Please get up onto the scale. Por favor, súbase a la balanza. pohr fah-bohr soo-bah-seh ah lah bah-lahn-sah We’re going to weigh you. Vamos a pesarlo(la). bah-mohs ah peh-sahr-loh(lah) You weigh _____ pounds. Pesa _____ libras. peh-sah____ lee-brahs Have you gained (lost) weight recently? How much? ¿Subió (Bajó) de peso recientemente? ¿Cuánto? soo-bee-oh (bah-hoh) deh peh-soh rreh-see-ehn-teh-mehn-teh koo-ahn-toh Have you had any appetite changes lately? ¿Ha tenido algunos cambios de apetito recientemente? ah teh-nee-doh ahl-goo-nohs kahm-bee-ohs deh ah-peh-tee-toh rreh-see-ehnteh-mehn-teh Get up on the table, please. Súbase a la mesa, por favor. soo-bah-seh ah lah meh-sah pohr fah-bohr

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80 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’m going to take your temperature (orally, rectally). Le voy a tomar la temperatura (por la boca, por el recto). leh boh-ee ah toh-mahr lah tehm-peh-rah-too-rah (pohr lah boh-kah, pohr ehl rrehk-toh) Open your mouth. Abra la boca. ah-brah lah boh-kah Your temperature is _____ degrees. Su temperatura es _____ grados. soo tehm-peh-rah-too-rah ehs _____ grah-dohs Roll up your sleeve, please. Súbase la manga, por favor. soo-bah-seh lah mahn-gah pohr fah-bohr I’m going to take your blood pressure. Le voy a tomar la presión de la sangre. leh boh-ee ah toh-mahr lah preh-see-ohn deh lah sahn-greh Your blood pressure is _____ (a little) high (low). Su presión arterial is _____ (un poco) alta (baja). soo preh-see-ohn ahr-teh-ree-ahl ehs_____ (oon poh-koh) ahl-tah (bah-hah) I’m going to take your pulse. Le voy a tomar su pulso. leh boh-ee ah toh-mahr soo pool-soh Your pulse is _____. Su pulso es _____. soo pool-soh ehs_____ When was your last bowel movement? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que defecó? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh deh-feh-koh Before the doctor sees you/him (her), I need to get your/his/her medical history. Antes de que el doctor lo (la) vea tengo que llenar su hoja clínica. ahn-tehs deh keh ehl dohk-tohr loh (lah) beh-ah tehn-goh keh yeh-nahr soo oh-hah klee-nee-kah

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Doctor’s Office Visit 81 Have/Has you/he/she had any of the following? ¿Ha padecido/padece de algunos de los siguientes? ah pah-deh-see-doh/pah-deh-seh deh ahl-goo-nohs deh lohs see-gee-ehn-tehs AIDS SIDA see-dah anemia anemia ah-neh-mee-ah allergies alergias ah-lehr-hee-ahs appendicitis apendicitis ah-pehn-dee-see-tees arteriosclerosis arteriosclerosis ahr-teh-ree-ohs-klehroh-sees arthritis artritis ahr-tree-tees asthma asma ahs-mah bronchitis bronquitis brohn-kee-tees cancer cáncer kahn-sehr chicken pox varicela bah-ree-seh-lah cholera cólera koh-leh-rah cirrhosis cirrosis see-rroh-sees diabetes diabetes dee-ah-beh-tehs diphtheria difteria deef-teh-ree-ah dysentery disentería dee-sehn-teh-ree-ah emotional problemas proh-bleh-mahs problems emocionales eh-moh-see-ohnah-lehs emphysema enfisema ehn-fee-seh-mah epilepsy epilepsia eh-pee-lehp-see-ah gallstones cálculos en kahl-koo-lohs ehn la vesícula lah beh-see-koo-lah German measles rubéola rroo-beh-oh-lah glaucoma glaucoma glah-oo-koh-mah gonorrhea gonorrea goh-noh-rreh-ah halitosis halitosis ah-lee-toh-sees hay fever fiebre de heno fee-eh-breh deh eh-noh headaches dolores de cabeza doh-loh-rehs deh kah-beh-sah hearing problemas proh-bleh-mahs problems del oído dehl oh-ee-doh heart disease enfermedad del ehn-fehr-meh-dahd corazón dehl koh-rah-sohn hemorrhoids hemorroides eh-moh-rroh-ee-dehs hepatitis hepatitis eh-pah-tee-tees herpes herpes ehr-pehs

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82 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals high blood pressure HIV hives indigestion insomnia jaundice kidney problems kidney stones laryngitis leukemia low blood pressure measles memory loss meningitis mental illness

presión alta

preh-see-ohn ahl-tah

VIH urticaria indigestión insomnia ictericia problemas de los riñones cálculos en los riñones laringitis leucemia presión baja

beh-ee-ah-cheh oor-tee-kah-ree-ah een-dee-hehs-tee-ohn een-sohm-nee-ah eek-teh-ree-see-ah proh-bleh-mahs deh lohs rree-nyoh-nehs kahl-koo-lohs ehn lohs rree-nyoh-nehs lah-reen-hee-tees leh-oo-seh-mee-ah preh-see-ohn bah-hah

sarampión falta de memoria

sah-rahm-pee-ohn fahl-tah deh mehmoh-ree-ah mehn-een-hee-tees ehn-fehr-meh-dahd mehn-tahl moh-noh-noo-klehoh-sees pah-peh-rahs neh-free-tees ah-dohr-meh-seemee-ehn-toh oh-trahs ehn-fehr-meh-dah-dehs kohn-tah-hee-oh-sahs oh-trah ehn-fehr-mehdahd grah-beh pahn-kreh-ah-tee-tees pah-rah-lee-sees pleh-oo-reh-see-ah pool-moh-nee-ah poh-lee-oh proh-bleh-mahs rrehs-pee-rah-tohree-ohs

mononucleosis

meningitis enfermedad mental mononucleosis

mumps nephritis numbness

paperas nefritis adormecimiento

other contagious diseases other major illness pancreatitis paralysis pleurisy pneumonia polio respiratory problems

otras enfermedades contagiosas otra enfermedad grave pancreatitis parálisis pleuresía pulmonía polio problemas respiratorios

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Doctor’s Office Visit 83 rheumatic fever

fiebre reumática

scarlet fever sinusitis smallpox spastic colon

escarlatina sinusitis viruela colon espástico

stomach problems syphilis tetanus tingling tuberculosis typhoid

problemas del estómago sífilis tétano hormigueo tuberculosis fiebre tifoidea

ulcers venereal disease vision problems

úlceras enfermedad venérea problemas de la visión/vista

whooping cough

tos ferina

fee-eh-breh rreh-oomah-tee-kah ehs-kahr-lah-tee-nah see-noo-see-tees bee-roo-eh-lah koh-lohn ehs-pahstee-koh proh-bleh-mahs dehl ehs-toh-mah-goh see-fee-lees teh-tah-noh ohr-mee-geh-oh too-behr-koo-loh-sees fee-eh-breh tee-fohee-deh-ah ool-seh-rahs ehn-fehr-meh-dahd beh-neh-reh-ah proh-bleh-mahs deh lah bee-see-ohn/ bees-tah tohs feh-ree-nah

Has any family member ever suffered from any of the above illnesses? ¿Ha sufrido alguien en su familia de algunas de las enfermedades sobredichas? ah soo-free-doh ahl-gee-ehn ehn soo fah-mee-lee-ah deh ahl-goo-nahs deh lahs ehn-fehr-meh-dah-dehs soh-breh-dee-chahs Are/Is you/he/she allergic to any medications? ¿Es alérgico(a) a algunas medicinas? ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah) ah ahl-goo-nahs meh-dee-see-nahs For example, are/is you/he/she allergic to penicillin? Por ejemplo, ¿es alérgico(a) a la penicilina? pohr eh-hehm-ploh ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah) ah lah peh-nee-seelee-nah Have/Has you/he/she ever had an allergic reaction? ¿Ha tenido una reacción alérgica alguna vez? ah teh-nee-doh oo-nah rreh-ahk-see-ohn ah-lehr-hee-kah ahl-goo-nah behs

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84 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals To what? ¿A qué? ah keh Are/Is you/he/she allergic to _____? ¿Es alérgico(a) _____? ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah)_____ any animals a los animales (domestic) (domésticos) dust al polvo flowers a las flores any foods a algunas comidas grass insect bites any medicine

a la hierba a las picaduras de insectos a alguna medicina

mold penicillin

al moho a la penicilina

poison ivy

pollen shots

a la hiedra venenosa al zumaque venenoso al polen a las inyecciones

trees

a los árboles

poison oak

ah lohs ah-nee-mah-lehs (doh-mehs-tee-kohs) ahl poh-boh ah lahs floh-rehs ah ahl-goo-nahs koh-mee-dahs ah lah ee-ehr-bah ah lahs pee-kah-doo-rahs deh een-sehk-tohs ah ahl-goo-nah meh-dee-see-nah ahl moh-oh ah la peh-nee-seelee-nah ah lah ee-eh-drah beh-neh-noh-sah ahl soo-mah-keh beh-neh-noh-soh ahl poh-lehn ah lahs een-yehk-seeoh-nehs ah lohs ahr-boh-lehs

Do/Does you/he/she take herbs? ¿Toma hierbas? toh-mah ee-ehr-bahs Do/Does you/he/she take plant remedies? ¿Toma remedios caseros? toh-mah rreh-meh-dee-ohs kah-seh-rohs Do/Does you/he/she take homemade medicine? ¿Toma medicinas caseras? toh-mah meh-dee-see-nahs kah-seh-rahs

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Doctor’s Office Visit 85 Have/Has you/he/she been in the hospital before? ¿Ha sido hospitalizado(a) alguna vez? ah see-doh ohs-pee-tah-lee-sah-doh (ohs-pee-tah-lee-sah-dah) ahl-goo-nah behs Have/Has you/he/she ever had surgery? ¿Ha tenido cirugía alguna vez? ah teh-nee-doh see-roo-hee-ah ahl-goo-nah behs For what? ¿Qué tipo? keh tee-poh appendectomy back surgery

coronary artery bypass coronary stent

apendectomía cirugía de la espalda cesárea remoción del colon desviación coronaria catéter coronario

defibrillator implant gallbladder removed

implante de desfibrilador remoción de la vesícula biliar

heart valve replaced

válvula del corazón sustituida reparación de hernia reparación de la cadera reemplazo de la cadera histerectomía cirugía de la rodilla cirugía del hombro tonsilectomía

c-section colon resection

hernia repair hip repair hip replacement hysterectomy knee surgery shoulder surgery tonsillectomy

ah-pehn-dehk-toh-mee-ah see-roo-hee-ah deh lah ehs-pahl-dah seh-sah-reh-ah rreh-moh-see-ohn dehl koh-lohn dehs-bee-ah-see-ohn koh-roh-nah-ree-ah kah-teh-tehr koh-rohnah-ree-oh eem-plahn-teh deh dehs-fee-bree-lah dohr rreh-moh-see-ohn deh lah beh-see-koo-lah bee-lee-ahr bahl-boo-lah dehl koh-rah-sohn soos-tee-too-ee-dah rreh-pah-rah-see-ohn deh ehr-nee-ah rreh-pah-rah-see-ohn deh lah kah-deh-rah rreh-ehm-plah-soh deh lah kah-deh-rah ees-teh-rehk-toh-mee-ah see-roo-hee-ah deh lah rroh-dee-yah see-roo-hee-ah dehl ohm-broh tohn-see-lehk-tohmee-ah

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86 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Have you had any problems with your menstrual period? ¿Ha tenido problemas con su regla/período menstrual? ah teh-nee-doh proh-bleh-mahs kohn soo rrehg-lah/peh-ree-oh-doh mehnstroo-ahl When was your last menstrual period? ¿Cuándo fue su período menstrual más reciente? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh soo peh-ree-oh-doh mehn-stroo-ahl mahs rreh-see-ehn-teh Have you had any pregnancies? ¿Ha estado embarazada alguna vez? ah ehs-tah-doh ehm-bah-rah-sah-dah ahl-goo-nah behs How many pregnancies have you had? ¿Cuántas veces? koo-ahn-tahs beh-sehs How many children were born? ¿Cuántos niños ha tenido? koo-ahn-tohs nee-nyohs ah teh-nee-doh Were all your pregnancies normal? ¿Fueron normales todos sus embarazos? foo-eh-rohn nohr-mah-lehs toh-dohs soos ehm-bah-rah-sohs Are you sexually active? ¿Es usted activo(a) sexualmente? ehs oo-stehd ahk-tee-boh (ahk-tee-bah) sehk-soo-ahl mehn-teh Do you use condoms or other protection? ¿Usa condones u otra protección? oo-sah kohn-doh-nehs oo oh-trah proh-tehk-see-ohn Are/Is you/he/she up to date on your vaccinations? ¿Está al corriente con sus vacunas? ehs-tah ahl koh-rree-ehn-teh kohn soos bah-koo-nahs When did you/he/she last receive a tetanus vaccination? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que recibió su vacuna contra el tétano? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh rreh-see-bee-oh soo bah-koo-nah kohn-trah ehl teh-tah-noh

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Doctor’s Office Visit 87 Do/Does you/he/she smoke (drink alcohol, use drugs)? How often? ¿Fuma (toma alcohol, usa drogas)? ¿Con qué frecuencia? foo-mah (toh-mah ahl-koh-ohl, oo-sah droh-gahs) kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Have/Has you/he/she ever smoked? How often? ¿Ha fumado alguna vez? ¿Con qué frecuencia? ah foo-mah-doh ahl-goo-nah behs kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Have/Has you/he/she ever taken drugs? How often? ¿Ha usado drogas alguna vez? ¿Con qué frecuencia? ah oo-sah-doh droh-gahs ahl-goo-nah behs kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Have/Has you/he/she ever drunk alcohol? How often? ¿Ha tomado alcohol alguna vez? ¿Con qué frecuencia? ah toh-mah-doh ahl-koh-ohl ahl-goo-nah behs kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Do you live alone? ¿Vive solo(a)? bee-beh soh-loh (soh-lah) Whom do you live with? ¿Con quién vive? kohn kee-ehn bee-beh Are you employed? ¿Trabaja? trah-bah-hah Are you retired? ¿Está retirado(a)? ehs-tah rreh-tee-rah-doh (rreh-tee-rah-dah) Have you ever wanted to hurt or kill yourself? ¿Ha querido hacerse daño o matarse? ah keh-ree-doh ah-sehr-seh dah-nyoh oh mah-tahr-seh Please undress and put on this gown. Por favor, desvístase y póngase esta bata. pohr fah-bohr dehs-bees-tah-seh ee pohn-gah-seh ehs-tah bah-tah Please undress to your waist and put on this. Por favor, desvístase hasta la cintura y póngase esto. pohr fah-bohr dehs-bees-tah-seh ahs-tah lah seen-too-rah ee pohn-gah-seh ehs-toh

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88 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Please undress from your waist down. Por favor, desvístase de la cintura hasta los pies pohr fah-bohr dehs-bees-tah-seh deh lah seen-too-rah ahs-tah lohs pee-ehs I’ll be back. Regreso. rreh-greh-soh The doctor will be in shortly. El doctor vendrá aquí pronto. ehl dohk-tohr behn-drah ah-kee prohn-toh

The Doctor and Patient Here is Dr. _____. Aquí está el (la) doctor(a) _____. ah-kee ehs-tah ehl (lah) dohk-tohr(dohk-toh-rah)_____ Hi. I’m Dr. _____. Hola. Soy el (la) doctor(a) _____. oh-lah soh-ee ehl (lah) dohk-tohr(dohk-toh-rah)_____ We are going to vaccinate you/him/her today to protect against disease. Vamos a vacunarlo(a) hoy para protegerlo(a) de la enfermedad. bah-mohs ah bah-koo-nahr-loh (bah-koo-nahr-lah) oh-ee pah-rah proh-tehhehr-loh (proh-teh-hehr-lah) deh lah ehn-fehr-meh-dahd After the exam, the nurse will come back to vaccinate. Después del examen, la enfermera regresará para vacunarlo(a). dehs-poo-ehs dehl ehk-sah-mehn lah ehn-fehr-meh-rah rreh-greh-sah-rah pahrah bah-koo-nahr-loh (bah-koo-nahr-lah) We’re going to begin the physical examination now. Vamos a comenzar el examen físico ahora. bah-mohs ah koh-mehn-sahr ehl ehk-sah-mehn fee-see-koh ah-oh-rah I’m going to listen to your/his/her lungs (heart, abdomen). Voy a escuchar sus pulmones (su corazón, su abdomen). boh-ee ah ehs-koo-chahr soos pool-moh-nehs (soo koh-rah-sohn, soo ahb-dohmehn)

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Doctor’s Office Visit 89 Breathe deeply. Again. Respire profundamente. Otra vez. rrehs-pee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh oh-trah behs That’s fine. Thank you. Está bien. Gracias. ehs-tah bee-ehn grah-see-ahs I’m going to look into your/his/her ears (mouth, nose, eyes). Voy a mirar en sus oídos (su boca, su nariz, sus ojos). boh-ee ah mee-rahr ehn soos oh-ee-dohs (soo boh-kah, soo nah-rees, soos oh-hohs) Open your mouth, stick out your tongue, and say “ah.” Abra la boca, saque la lengua, y diga “ah.” ah-brah lah boh-kah, sah-keh lah lehn-goo-ah ee dee-gah ah I need to check your/his/her hands and feet for edema (swelling). Necesito chequear sus manos y pies para ver si tiene edema (hinchazón). neh-seh-see-toh cheh-keh-ahr soos mah-nohs ee pee-ehs pah-rah behr see teeeh-neh eh-deh-mah (een-chah-sohn) I need to check your/his/her glands for swelling. Necesito chequear sus glándulas para ver si tiene hinchazón. neh-seh-see-toh cheh-keh-ahr soos glahn-doo-lahs pah-rah behr see tee-eh-neh een-chah-sohn I need to check your/his/her neurological responses. Necesito chequear su sistema nervioso. neh-seh-see-toh cheh-keh-ahr soo sees-teh-mah nehr-bee-oh-soh Smile. Sonríe. sohn-ree-eh Using your hands (feet), push hard against my hands. Usando sus manos (pies), empuje con fuerza contra mis manos. oo-sahn-doh soos mah-nohs (pee-ehs) ehm-poo-heh kohn foo-ehr-sah kohntrah mees mah-nohs Squeeze my hands. Apriete mis manos. ah-pree-eh-teh mees mah-nohs

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90 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Can you feel my hands? Puede sentir mis manos? poo-eh-deh sehn-teer mees mah-nohs What symptoms are/is you/he/she experiencing? ¿Qué síntomas tiene? keh seen-toh-mahs tee-eh-neh I’m having _____. Tengo _____. tehn-goh_____ bleeding blisters bumps chills cough (a lot of) congestion constipation convulsions diarrhea fever hiccups infection lice loss of appetite loss of consciousness nausea pain (in the) phlegm pimples pus rash scabs shortness of breath splinter stuffy nose sweating swelling

sangrando ampollas protuberancias escalofríos tos (mucha) congestión estreñimiento convulsiones diarrea fiebre hipo infección piojos falta de apetito pérdida del conocimiento náusea dolor (de) flema granos pus erupción costras falta de aliento astilla nariz tapada sudor hinchazón

sahn-grahn-doh ahm-poh-yahs proh-too-beh-rahn-see-ahs ehs-kah-loh-free-ohs tohs (moo-chah) kohn-hehs-tee-ohn ehs-treh-nyee-mee-ehn-toh kohn-bool-see-oh-nehs dee-ah-rreh-ah fee-eh-breh ee-poh een-fehk-see-ohn pee-oh-hohs fahl-tah deh ah-peh-tee-toh pehr-dee-dah dehl koh-noh-see-mee-ehn-toh nah-oo-seh-ah doh-lohr (deh) fleh-mah grah-nohs poos eh-rroop-see-ohn kohs-trahs fahl-tah deh ah-lee-ehn-toh ahs-tee-yah nah-rees tah-pah-dah soo-dohr een-chah-sohn

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Doctor’s Office Visit 91 ticks vomiting warts

garrapatas vómito verrugas

Do you have any problems _____? ¿Tiene problemas _____? tee-eh-neh proh-bleh-mahs_____ breastfeeding para amamantar breathing defecating eating seeing sleeping swallowing talking urinating walking

para respirar para defecar al comer de la vista para dormir para tragar para hablar para orinar para caminar

gah-rrah-pah-tahs boh-mee-toh beh-rroo-gahs

pah-rah ah-mahmahn-tahr pah-rah rrehs-pee-rahr pah-rah deh-feh-kahr ahl koh-mehr deh lah bees-tah pah-rah dohr-meer pah-rah trah-gahr pah-rah ah-blahr pah-rah oh-ree-nahr pah-rah kah-mee-nahr

I need to do a vaginal exam. Necesito hacer un examen vaginal. neh-seh-see-toh ah-sehr oon ehk-sah-mehn bah-hee-nahl Please remove your underwear. Por favor, quítese su ropa interior. pohr fah-bohr kee-teh-seh soo rroh-pah een-teh-ree-ohr Place your feet into the stirrups. Ponga sus pies en los estribos. pohn-gah soos pee-ehs ehn lohs ehs-tree-bohs Let your legs fall apart. Abra sus piernas. ah-brah soos pee-ehr-nahs You will feel me touching you. Usted sentirá que lo (la) toco. oo-stehd sehn-tee-rah keh loh (lah) toh-koh Please relax your muscles. Por favor, relaje sus músculos. pohr fah-bohr, rreh-lah-heh soos moos-koo-lohs

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92 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I am going to insert the speculum. Voy a insertar el espejo. boh-ee ah een-sehr-tahr ehl ehs-peh-hoh You will feel some pressure in your vagina. Usted sentirá presión en la vagina. oo-stehd sehn-tee-rah preh-see-ohn ehn lah bah-hee-nah You will feel some pressure in your rectum. Sentirá presión en la recto. sehn-tee-rah preh-see-ohn ehn lah rrehk-toh Is there pain? ¿Le duele? leh doo-eh-leh Help! ¡Socorro! soh-koh-rroh Ouch! ¡Ay! ah-ee That hurts! ¡Duele! doo-eh-leh Let me see. Déjeme ver. deh-heh-meh behr I’ll prescribe you/him/her medicine for the pain. Le voy a recetar medicina para el dolor. leh boh-ee ah rreh-see-tahr meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl doh-lohr Take this prescription to the pharmacy. Lleve la receta a la farmacia. yeh-beh lah rreh-seh-tah ah lah fahr-mah-see-ah I will explain the prescription. Le voy a explicar la receta. leh boh-ee ah ehks-plee-kahr lah rreh-seh-tah

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Doctor’s Office Visit 93 You/he/she need/needs to come back _____. Necesita volver _____. neh-seh-see-tah bohl-behr______ Call us if you/he/she have/has any questions. Si tiene preguntas, llámenos por teléfono. see tee-eh-neh preh-goon-tahs yah-meh-nohs pohr teh-leh-foh-noh You/He/She will need to see a specialist. Necesita ver a una especialista. neh-seh-see-tah behr ah oo-nah ehs-peh-see-ah-lees-tah We will give you/him/her the name and number of the specialist. Vamos a darle el nombre y el número del (de la) especialista. bah-mohs ah dahr-leh ehl nohm-breh ee ehl noo-meh-roh dehl (deh lah) ehs-pehsee-ah-lees-tah Nice to meet you. Take care. Mucho gusto. Que le vaya bien. moo-choh goos-toh keh leh bah-yah bee-ehn We need to set up another appointment. Necesita mos hacer otra cita. neh-seh-see-tah mohs ah-sehr oh-trah see-tah You/He/She don’t/doesn’t need another appointment. No necesita otra cita. noh neh-seh-see-tah oh-trah see-tah

Talking about Pain and How the Patient Feels How do you feel? ¿Cómo se siente (usted)? koh-moh seh see-ehn-teh (oo-stehd) How does he (she) feel? ¿Cómo se siente él (ella)? koh-moh seh see-ehn-teh ehl (eh-yah) I feel _____. Me siento _____. meh see-ehn-toh_____

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94 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals He (She) feels _____. Él (Ella) se siente _____. ehl (eh-yah) seh see-ehn-teh_____ angry enojado(a) (very) bad better calm

(muy) mal mejor calmado(a)/ tranquilo(a)

depressed

deprimido(a)

dizzy

mareado(a)

excited

emocionado(a)

exhausted

agotado(a)

(very) fine/ well/good happy itchy lethargic

(muy) bien

nauseous

nauseabundo(a)

nervous

nervioso(a)

relaxed

relajado(a)

restless

inquieto(a)

sad scared

triste espantado(a)

sick/ill

enfermo(a)

sleepy

soñoliento(a)

feliz/alegre con picor aplatanado(a)

eh-noh-hah-doh (eh-noh-hah-dah) (moo-ee) mahl meh-hohr kahl-mah-doh (kahl-mahdah) trahn-kee-loh (trahn-kee-lah) deh-pree-mee-doh (deh-pree-mee-dah) mah-reh-ah-doh (mah-reh-ah-dah) eh-moh-see-oh-nah-doh (eh-moh-see-oh-nah-dah) ah-goh-tah-doh (ah-goh-tah-dah) (moo-ee) bee-ehn feh-lees/ah-leh-greh kohn pee-kohr ah-plah-tah-nah-doh (ah-plah-tah-nah-dah) nah-oo-seh-ah-boon-doh (nah-oo-seh-ah-boondah) nehr-bee-oh-soh (nehr-bee-oh-sah) rreh-lah-hah-doh (rreh-lah-hah-dah) een-kee-eh-toh (een-kee-eh-tah) trees-teh ehs-pahn-tah-doh (ehs-pahn-tah-dah) ehn-fehr-moh (ehn-fehr-mah) soh-nyoh-lee-ehn-toh (soh-nyoh-lee-ehn-tah)

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Doctor’s Office Visit 95 sore

adolorido(a)

so-so surprised

así así sorprendido(a)

sweaty

sudoroso(a)

tightness in the chest tingling tired

con el pecho oprimido con hormigueo cansado(a)

uncomfortable

incómodo(a)

weak worse

débil peor

What’s bothering you/him/her? ¿Qué le molesta? keh leh moh-lehs-tah My _____ is (are) bothering me. Me molesta(n) _____. meh moh-lehs-tah(n)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) bothering him/her. Le molesta(n) _____. leh moh-lehs-tah(n)_____ My _____ is (are) burning. Me arde(n) _____. meh ahr-deh(n)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) burning. Le arde(n) _____ . leh ahr-deh(n)_____ My _____ is (are) itching. Me pica(n) _____. meh pee-kah(n)_____

ah-doh-loh-ree-doh (ah-doh-loh-ree-dah) ah-see ah-see sohr-prehn-dee-doh (sohr-prehn-dee-dah) soo-doh-roh-soh (soo-doh-roh-sah) kohn ehl peh-choh oh-pree-mee-doh kohn ohr-mee-geh-oh kahn-sah-doh (kahn-sah-dah) een-koh-moh-doh (een-koh-moh-dah) deh-beel peh-ohr

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96 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals His/Her _____ is (are) itching. Le pica(n) _____. leh pee-kah(n)_____ Are you hurting? ¿Le duele(n)? leh doo-eh-leh(n) Is he/she hurting? ¿Le duele? leh doo-eh-leh Yes. Sí. see No. No. noh My _____ is (are) hurting. Me duele(n) _____. meh doo-eh-leh(n)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) hurting. Le duele(n) _____. leh doo-eh-leh(n)_____ Where? Show me. ¿Dónde? Muéstreme. dohn-deh moo-ehs-treh-meh What? ¿Qué? keh For how long? ¿Desde cuándo? dehs-deh koo-ahn-doh How often? ¿Con qué frecuencia? kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah

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Doctor’s Office Visit 97 At what intervals? ¿Con qué frecuencia? kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Do you have pain? ¿Tiene (usted) dolor? tee-eh-neh (oo-stehd) doh-lohr Does he (she) have pain? ¿Tiene él (ella) dolor? tee-eh-neh ehl (eh-yah) doh-lohr Yes, I have pain in _____. Sí, tengo dolor _____. see tehn-goh doh-lohr_____ Yes, he (she) has pain in his (her) _____. Sí, él (ella) tiene dolor de _____. see ehl (eh-yah) tee-eh-neh doh-lohr deh_____ Describe your/his/her pain. Describa su dolor. dehs-kree-bah soo doh-lohr It’s _____. Es _____. ehs_____ better burning chronic cold constant deep dull heavy hoarse intermittent moderate severe sharp shooting

mejor ardiente crónico frío constante profundo sordo pesado carrasposo intermitente moderado muy fuerte agudo punzante

meh-hohr ahr-dee-ehn-teh kroh-nee-koh free-oh kohn-stahn-teh proh-foon-doh sohr-doh peh-sah-doh kah-rrahs-poh-soh een-tehr-mee-tehn-teh moh-deh-rah-doh moo-ee foo-ehr-teh ah-goo-doh poon-sahn-teh

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98 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals stable strong throbbing unbearable weak worse

estable fuerte palpitante insoportable débil peor

ehs-tah-bleh foo-ehr-teh pahl-pee-tahn-teh een-soh-pohr-tah-bleh deh-beel peh-ohr

When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Where did the pain begin? ¿Dónde empezó el dolor? dohn-deh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr What were/was you/he/she doing when the pain began? ¿Qué hacía cuando el dolor comenzó? keh ah-see-ah koo-ahn-doh ehl doh-lohr koh-mehn-soh Has the pain changed location? ¿Ha cambiado de lugar el dolor? ah kahm-bee-ah-doh deh loo-gahr ehl doh-lohr Does the pain radiate? ¿Se corre el dolor? seh koh-rreh ehl doh-lohr From where to where? ¿Hacia dónde? ah-see-ah dohn-deh Did the pain develop suddenly or slowly? ¿El dolor se inició lentamente o de repente? ehl doh-lohr seh ee-nee-see-oh lehn-tah-mehn-teh oh deh rreh-pehn-teh Is this the first time you/he/she have/has had this pain? ¿Es la primera vez que le aparece este dolor? ehs lah pree-meh-rah behs keh leh ah-pah-reh-seh ehs-teh doh-lohr What makes the pain worse? ¿Qué empeora el dolor? keh ehm-peh-oh-rah ehl doh-lohr

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Doctor’s Office Visit 99 What makes the pain better? ¿Qué hace aliviar el dolor? keh ah-seh ah-lee-bee-ahr ehl doh-lohr

Commonly Used Terms When Describing Pain English

Spanish

Pronunciation

after a bowel movement

después de defecar

dehs-poo-ehs deh deh-feh-kahr

after drinking

después de beber

dehs-poo-ehs deh beh-behr

after eating

después de comer

dehs-poo-ehs deh koh-mehr

after sex

después de tener relaciones sexuales

dehs-poo-ehs deh teh-nehr rreh-lah-see-ohnehs sehk-soo-ah-lehs

after urinating

después de orinar

dehs-poo-ehs deh oh-ree-nahr

all the time

todo el tiempo

toh-doh ehl tee-ehm-poh

a lot

mucho

moo-choh

always

siempre

see-ehm-preh

at the beginning

al principio

ahl preen-see-pee-oh

at the end

al final

ahl fee-nahl

before a bowel movement

antes de defecar

ahn-tehs deh deh-feh-kahr

before urinating

antes de orinar

ahn-tehs deh oh-ree-nahr

day(s)

día(s)

dee-ah(s)

every _____

cada _____

kah-dah_____

every afternoon

cada tarde

kah-dah tahr-deh

every day

cada día

kah-dah dee-ah

every evening

cada noche

kah-dah noh-cheh

every morning

cada mañana

kah-dah mah-nyah-nah

every time

cada vez

kah-dah behs

finally

por fin

pohr feen continued

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English

Spanish

Pronunciation

first

primero

pree-meh-roh

frequently

frecuentemente

free-koo-ehn-teh-mehn-teh

hour(s)

hora(s)

oh-rah(s)

in the afternoon

por la tarde

pohr lah tahr-deh

in the evening

por la noche

pohr lah noh-cheh

in the morning

por la mañana

pohr lah mah-nyah-nah

later

luego

loo-eh-goh

minute(s)

minuto(s)

mee-noo-toh(s)

month(s)

mes(es)

mehs(ehs)

never

nunca

noon-kah

often

muchas veces/ a menudo

moo-chahs beh-sehs/ ah meh-noo-doh

once in a while

de vez en cuando

deh behs ehn koo-ahn-doh

rarely

rara vez

rrah-rah behs

second(s)

segundo(s)

seh-goon-doh(s)

sometimes

a veces

ah beh-sehs

then

entonces

ehn-tohn-sehs

week(s)

semana(s)

seh-mah-nah(s)

while drinking

mientras bebe

mee-ehn-trahs beh-beh

while eating

mientras come

mee-ehn-trahs koh-meh

while having a bowel movement

mientras defeca

mee-ehn-trahs deh-feh-kah

while having sex

mientras tiene relaciones sexuales

mee-ehn-trahs tee-eh-neh rreh-lah-see-oh-nehs sehk-soo-ah-lehs

while urinating

mientras orina

mee-ehn-trahs oh-ree-nah

year(s)

año(s)

ah-nyoh(s)

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Talking about Pain and How the Patient Feels Good morning, sir. Buenos días, señor. boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs seh-nyohr Good morning, ma’am. Buenos días, señora. boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs seh-nyoh-rah What’s wrong? ¿Qué pasa? keh pah-sah It’s my husband (wife). He/She is feeling ill. Es mi esposo(a). Se siente enfermo(a). ehs mee ehs-poh-soh(sah) seh see-ehn-teh ehn-fehr-moh(mah) What’s his/her name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah His/Her name is _____. Se llama _____. seh yah-mah _____ How old is he/she? ¿Cuántos años tiene? koo-ahn-tohs ah-nyohs tee-eh-neh He/She is _____ years old. Tiene _____ años. tee-eh-neh _____ ah-nyohs Do you not feel well? ¿No se siente bien? noh seh see-ehn-teh bee-ehn No. No. noh What’s hurting? ¿Qué le duele? keh leh doo-eh-leh

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102 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals My stomach hurts. Me duele el estómago. meh doo-eh-leh ehl ehs-toh-mah-goh Did the pain come on slowly or suddenly? ¿El dolor se inició lentamente o de repente? ehl doh-lohr seh ee-nee-see-oh lehn-tah-mehn-teh oh deh rreh-pehn-teh Suddenly. De repente. deh rreh-pehn-teh When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Last night. Anoche. ah-noh-cheh Is this the first time you’ve had this pain? ¿Es la primera vez que le aparece el dolor? ehs lah pree-meh-rah behs keh leh ah-pah-reh-seh ehl doh-lohr Yes. Sí. see What type of pain is it? ¿Qué tipo de dolor es? keh tee-poh deh doh-lohr ehs It’s an intense, sharp pain. It’s unbearable. Es un dolor fuerte, punzante. Es insoportable. ehs oon doh-lohr foo-ehr-teh poon-sahn-teh ehs een-soh-pohr-tah-bleh Is it better, worse, or the same as this morning? ¿Está mejor, peor, o igual que esta mañana? ehs-tah meh-hohr peh-ohr oh ee-goo-ahl keh ehs-tah mah-nyah-nah It’s worse Está peor. ehs-tah peh-ohr

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Doctor’s Office Visit 103 The pain, is it on the right or left side? El dolor, ¿está al lado derecho o izquierdo? ehl doh-lohr ehs-tah ahl lah-doh deh-reh-choh oh ees-kee-ehr-doh It’s on the right side. Está al lado derecho. ehs-tah ahl lah-doh deh-reh-choh How is your/his/her pain? ¿Cómo es el dolor? koh-moh ehs ehl doh-lohr 0 (cero) seh-roh No pain (No dolor) 1 to 4 (uno Mild pain a cuatro) (Tenue dolor) 5 to 8 (cinco Moderate pain a ocho) (Moderado dolor) 9 to 10 (nueve Severe pain a diez) (Severo dolor)

*** Good evening, sir. Buenas noches, señor. boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs seh-nyohr Good evening. Buenas noches. boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs What’s happening?/What’s going on? ¿Qué ocurre? keh oh-koo-rreh I have pain when I urinate. Tengo dolor cuando orino. tehn-goh doh-lohr koo-ahn-doh oh-ree-noh Does it burn while urinating? ¿Le arde mientras orina? leh ahr-deh mee-ehn-trahs oh-ree-nah

noh doh-lohr oo-noh ah koo-ah-troh (teh-noo-eh doh-lohr) seen-koh ah oh-choh (moh-deh-rah-doh doh-lohr) noo-eh-beh ah dee-ehs (seh-beh-roh doh-lohr)

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104 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Yes. It burns. Sí. Me arde. see ehs meh ahr-deh Since when has it been burning? ¿Desde cuándo le arde? dehs-deh koo-ahn-doh leh ahr-deh Since about four or five days ago. Desde hace unos cuatro o cinco días. dehs-deh ah-seh oo-nohs koo-ah-troh oh seen-koh dee-ahs Do you have pain in the abdomen as well? ¿Tiene dolor en el abdomen también? tee-eh-neh doh-lohr ehn ehl ahb-doh-mehn tahm-bee-ehn Yes, yes. Sí, sí. see see *** Good afternoon Buenas tardes. boo-eh-nahs tahr-dehs What’s going on? ¿Qué pasa? keh pah-sah It’s my dad. He’s having chest pain. Es mi papá. Él tiene dolores en el pecho. ehs mee pah-pah ehl tee-eh-neh doh-loh-rehs ehn ehl peh-choh What is his name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah His name is José. Se llama José. seh yah-mah hoh-seh What’s your name, sir? ¿Cómo se llama, señor? koh-moh seh yah-mah seh-nyohr

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Doctor’s Office Visit 105 My name is José. Me llamo José. meh yah-moh hoh-seh Are you having chest pain, José? ¿Tiene dolores en el pecho, José? tee-eh-neh doh-loh-rehs ehn ehl peh-choh hoh-seh Yes. Sí. see What type of pain? ¿Qué tipo de dolores? keh tee-poh deh doh-loh-rehs It’s constant. It’s a heavy pain. I have tightness in my chest. Es constante. Es un dolor pesado. Tengo opresión en el pecho. ehs kohn-stahn-teh ehs oon doh-lohr peh-sah-doh tehn-goh oh-preh-see-ohn ehn ehl peh-choh When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr An hour ago. Hace una hora. ah-seh oo-nah oh-rah Does the pain radiate? ¿Se corre el dolor? seh koh-rreh ehl doh-lohr Yes. Sí. see Where to? ¿Hacia dónde? ah-see-ah dohn-deh My jaw. La mandíbula. lah mahn-dee-boo-lah

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106 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Is this the first time you’ve had this pain? ¿Es la primera vez que le aparece el dolor? ehs lah pree-meh-rah behs keh leh ah-pah-reh-seh ehl doh-lohr Yes. Sí. see I’m going to check your pulse and your blood pressure. Le voy a tomar el pulso y la presión sanguínea. leh boh-ee ah toh-mahr ehl pool-soh ee lah preh-see-ohn sahn-goo-ee-neh-ah

Obtaining a Specimen We need a sample of your/his/her blood (urine, stool, sputum). Necesitamos una muestra de sangre (orina, excreta, esputo). neh-seh-see-tah-mohs oo-nah moo-ehs-trah deh sahn-greh (oh-ree-nah, ehkskreh-tah, ehs-poo-toh) We need to measure your/his/her urine. Necesitamos medir su orina. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs meh-deer soo oh-ree-nah Wipe the external genitalia from front to back with this antiseptic towelette. Enjuague/limpie el área genital externa desde el frente hacia atrás con esta toallita sanitaria. ehn-hoo-ah-geh/leem-pee-eh ehl ah-reh-ah heh-nee-tahl ehks-tehr-nah dehsdeh ehl frehn-teh ah-see-ah ah-trahs kohn ehs-tah to-ah-yee-tah sah-nee-tahree-ah Let the first part of the urine stream escape. Deje pasar el flujo inicial de su orina. deh-heh pah-sahr ehl floo-hoh ee-nee-see-ahl deh soo oh-ree-nah Collect the midstream portion of the urine in the container. Colecte la porción central del flujo de su orina en el recipiente. koh-lehk-teh lah pohr-see-ohn sehn-trahl dehl floo-hoh deh soo oh-ree-nah ehn ehl rreh-see-pee-ehn-teh

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Doctor’s Office Visit 107 This basin will sit inside the toilet to catch the sample. Este recipiente estará dentro del excusado para acumular la muestra. ehs-teh rreh-see-pee-ehn-teh ehs-tah-rah dehn-troh dehl ehks-koo-sah-doh pahrah ah-koo-moo-lahr lah moo-ehs-trah Someone from the lab will take your/his/her blood sample. Alguien del laboratorio tomará su muestra de sangre. ahl-gee-ehn dehl lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh toh-mah-rah soo moo-ehs-trah deh sahn-greh The lab tech person is going to take the sample for analysis. El técnico del laboratorio tomará la prueba para analizarla. ehl tehk-nee-koh dehl lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh toh-mah-rah lah proo-eh-bah pah-rah ah-nah-lee-sahr-lah Roll up your sleeve. Súbase la manga./Levántese la manga. soo-bah-seh lah mahn-gah/leh-bahn-teh-seh lah mahn-gah Squeeze your fist like this. Apriete su puño así. ah-pree-eh-teh soo poo-nyoh ah-see Keep your arm straight. Mantenga derecho su brazo. mahn-tehn-gah deh-reh-choh soo brah-soh Don’t move. No se mueva. noh seh moo-eh-bah It’ll hurt for just a moment. Le va a doler por un momento. leh bah ah doh-lehr pohr oon moh-mehn-toh It doesn’t hurt. No duele. noh doo-eh-leh Very good. Muy bien. moo-ee bee-ehn

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108 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I need to check your/his/her rectum for blood. Tengo que chequear su recto para ver si tiene sangre. tehn-goh keh cheh-keh-ahr soo rrehk-toh pah-rah behr see tee-eh-neh sahn-greh Please roll onto your side. Por favor voltéese de lado. pohr fah-bohr bohl-teh-eh-seh deh lah-doh You/He/She will feel some intense pressure. Sentirá un poco de presión intensa. sehn-tee-rah oon poh-koh deh preh-see-ohn een-tehn-sah You/He/She need/needs to urinate (to have a bowel movement). Necesita orinar (defecar). neh-seh-see-tah oh-ree-nahr (deh-feh-kahr)

Procedures and Results English angiogram angioplasty biopsy CT cystoscopy ECG EEG heart catheterization lumbar puncture mammogram MRI

pacemaker implant sonogram

Spanish la angiograma la angioplastía la biopsia la tomografía computarizada la cistoscopía el electrocardiograma el electroencefalograma el cateterización del corazón la perforación lumbar la mamografía la imagen de resonancia magnética implantación de marcapasos el sonograma

Pronunciation lah ahn-hee-oh-grah-mah lah ahn-hee-oh-plahs-tee-ah lah bee-ohp-see-ah lah toh-moh-grah-fee-ah kohm-poo-tah-ree-sah-dah lah sees-toh-skoh-pee-ah ehl eh-lehk-troh-kahr-dee-ohgrah-mah ehl eh-lehk-troh-ehn-seh-fahloh-grah-mah ehl kah-teh-teh-ree-sah-see-ohn dehl koh-rah-sohn lah pehr-foh-rah-see-ohn loom-bahr lah mah-moh-grah-fee-ah lah ee-mah-hehn deh rreh-soh-nahn-see-ah mahg-neh-tee-kah eem-plahn-tah-see-ohn deh mahr-kah-pah-sohs ehl soh-noh-grah-mah

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Doctor’s Office Visit 109 English stress test sutures ultrasound upper GI

X-rays

Spanish prueba de tension/estrés las suturas el ultrasonido la prueba del sistema gastrointestinal la radiografía, los rayos equis

Pronunciation proo-eh-bah deh tehn-see-ohn/ehs-trehs lahs soo-too-rahs ehl ool-trah-soh-nee-doh lah proo-eh-bah dehl sees-teh-mah gahs-troh-eentehs-tee-nahl lah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah, lohs rrah-yohs eh-kees

X-Ray We need to take an X-ray. Es necesario tomar una radiografía. ehs neh-seh-sah-ree-oh toh-mahr oo-nah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah The tech is going to take you/him/her to X-ray. El técnico va a llevarlo(a) a la sala de rayos equis. ehl tehk-nee-koh bah ah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah lah sah-lah deh rrahyohs eh-kees Sit down on the table. Siéntese en la mesa. see-ehn-teh-seh ehn lah meh-sah Lean forward. Inclínese hacia adelante. een-klee-neh-seh ah-see-ah ah-deh-lahn-teh Turn on your side. Voltéese de lado. bohl-teh-eh-seh deh lah-doh Turn around. Voltéese. bohl-teh-eh-seh Turn on your left (right) side. Voltéese a la izquierda (derecha). bohl-teh-eh-see ah lah ees-kee-ehr-dah (deh-reh-chah)

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110 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Move your _____ higher. Alce más su _____. ahl-seh mahs soo _____ Move your _____ lower. Baje más su _____. bah-heh mahs soo _____ Move your _____ closer. Acerque más su _____. ah-sehr-keh mahs soo _____ Take a deep breath and hold it. Aspire profundamente y no exhale. ahs-pee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh ee noh ehks-ah-leh Roll your shoulders forward. Mueva sus hombros hacia el frente. moo-eh-bah soos ohm-brohs ah-see-ah ehl frehn-teh This X-ray plate will be cold. Este plato de rayos X estará frío. ehs-teh plah-toh deh rrah-yohs eh-kees ehs-tah-rah free-oh Please step outside of the room. Por favor, salga del cuarto. pohr fah-bohr sahl-gah dehl koo-ahr-toh Good job! ¡Bien hecho! bee-ehn eh-choh We will send the results of your/his/her X-ray to your doctor. Le vamos a mandar los resultados de la radiografía a su doctor. leh bah-mohs ah mahn-dahr lohs rreh-sool-tah-dohs deh lah rrah-dee-oh-grahfee-ah ah soo dohk-tohr

Biopsy A biopsy is needed from your/his/her _____. Se necesita una biopsia de su _____. seh neh-seh-see-tah oo-nah bee-ohp-see-ah deh soo ______

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Doctor’s Office Visit 111 The doctor will give you/him/her something for pain. El doctor le dará algo para el dolor. ehl dohk-tohr leh dah-rah ahl-goh pah-rah ehl doh-lor First, we will disinfect the area. Primero, vamos a desinfectar el área. pree-meh-roh bah-mohs ah dehs-een-fehk-tahr ehl ah-reh-ah You/He/She will get an injection with a special needle. Vamos a ponerle una inyección con una aguja especial. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr-leh oo-nah een-yehk-see-ohn kohn oo-nah ah-goo-hah ehs-peh-see-ahl Relax. Be very still. Relájese. No se mueva. rreh-lah-heh-seh noh seh moo-eh-bah We will send the results of your/his/her biopsy to your/his/her doctor. Le vamos a mandar los resultados de su biopsia a su doctor. leh bah-mohs ah mahn-dahr lohs rreh-sool-tah-dohs deh soo bee-ohp-see-ah ah soo dohk-tohr

Lumbar Puncture A sample of your/his/her spinal fluid is needed. Se necesita una muestra de su líquido cefalorraquídeo. seh neh-seh-see-tah oo-nah moo-ehs-trah deh soo lee-kee-doh seh-fah-loh-rrahkee-deh-oh First we will disinfect the area. Primero vamos a desinfectar el área. pree-meh-roh bah-mohs ah dehs-een-fehk-tahr ehl ah-reh-ah We will give you/him/her a local anesthetic. Vamos a darle un anestésico local. bah-mohs ah dahr-leh oon ah-neh-steh-see-koh loh-kahl The doctor will insert a needle into your/his/her spine. El doctor va a meter una aguja en su columna. ehl dohk-tohr bah ah meh-tehr oo-nah ah-goo-hah ehn soo koh-loom-nah

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112 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You/He/She will feel some pressure. Sentirá un poco de presión. sehn-tee-rah oon poh-koh deh preh-see-ohn Stay very still. Don’t move. Quédese muy quieto. No se mueva. keh-deh-seh moo-ee kee-eh-toh noh seh moo-eh-bah Stay on your back for one hour after this procedure. Quédese boca arriba por una hora después de este procedimiento. keh-deh-seh boh-kah ah-rree-bah pohr oo-nah oh-rah dehs-poo-ehs deh ehs-teh proh-seh-dee-mee-ehn-toh

Sutures You/He/She are/is going to need some sutures. Va a necesitar algunas suturas. bah an neh-seh-see-tahr ahl-goo-nahs soo-too-rahs I will numb the area. Voy a anestesiar el área. boh-ee ah ah-nehs-teh-see-ahr ehl ah-reh-ah This will sting for just a moment. Le dolerá sólo un momento. leh doh-leh-rah soh-loh oon moh-mehn-toh I am going to clean the wound. Voy a limpiar la herida. boh-ee ah leem-pee-ahr lah eh-ree-dah It will not hurt. Esto no le dolerá. ehs-toh noh leh doh-leh-rah You may feel pressure and pulling but not pain. Puede sentir presión y un halón, pero no dolor. poo-eh-deh sehn-teer preh-see-oon ee oon ah-lohn peh-roh noh doh-lohr Let me know if you are feeling pain. Avíseme si siente dolor. ah-bee-seh-meh see see-ehn-teh doh-lohr

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Doctor’s Office Visit 113 I am putting some antibiotic ointment on the wound. Le estoy aplicando un antibiótico en la herida. leh ehs-toh-ee ah-plee-kahn-doh oon ahn-tee-bee-oh-tee-koh ehn lah eh-ree-dah This dressing will keep the sutured area clean. Este vendaje mantendrá el área suturada limpia. ehs-teh behn-dah-heh mahn-tehn-drah ehl ah-reh-ah soo-too-rah-dah leempee-ah Wash the sutured area gently with soap and water. Lave el área suturada con agua y jabón. lah-beh ehl ah-reh-ah soo-too-rah-dah kohn ah-goo-ah ee hah-bohn Have the sutures removed in _____ days. Remuévase las suturas en _____ días. rreh-moo-eh-bah-seh lahs soo-too-rahs ehn _____ dee-ahs You/He/She need/needs to come back in _____ to change/remove (your stitches, cast, staples, dressing). Debe volver dentro de _____ para cambiarle/quitarle (los puntos, el yeso, las grapas, el vendaje). deh-beh bohl-behr dehn-troh deh ______ pah-rah kahm-bee-ahr/kee-tahr-leh (lohs poon-tohs, ehl yeh-soh, lahs grah-pahs, ehl behn-dah-heh) You/He/She may return here to have the sutures removed. Puede volver aquí para removerse las suturas. poo-eh-deh bohl-behr ah-kee pah-rah rreh-moh-behr-seh lahs soo-too-rahs Watch for signs of infection. Haga caso de signos de infección. ah-gah kah-soh deh seeg-nohs deh een-fehk-see-ohn If your/his/her wound becomes red, becomes hot, or is draining, return to be checked. Si su herida se enrojece, calienta o drena, regrese para que se la chequeen. see soo eh-ree-dah seh ehn-roh-heh-seh, kah-lee-ehn-tah oh dreh-nah rreh-grehseh pah-rah keh seh lah cheh-keh-ehn

Results It’s negative (positive). Es negativo(a) (positivo(a). ehs neh-gah-tee-boh (neh-gah-tee-bah)/poh-see-tee-boh (poh-see-tee-bah)

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114 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You/She are/is pregnant. Está embarazada. ehs-tah ehm-bah-rah-sah-dah It’s very (too) high. Es muy (demasiado(a) alto(a). ehs moo-ee (deh-mah-see-ah-doh/deh-mah-see-ah-dah) ahl-toh (ahl-tah) It’s very (too) low. Es muy (demasiado(a) bajo(a). ehs moo-ee (deh-mah-see-ah-doh/deh-mah-see-ah-dah) bah-hoh (hah-hah) It is (not) serious. (No) es grave. (noh) ehs grah-beh You/He/She have/has had an allergic reaction to _____. Ha tenido una reacción alérgica a _____. ah teh-nee-doh oo-nah rreh-ahk-see-ohn ah-lehr-hee-kah ah_____ The biopsy is _____. La biopsia es _____. lah bee-ohp-see-ah ehs_____ abnormal anormal benign benigna malignant maligna normal normal

ah-nohr-mahl beh-neeg-nah mah-leeg-nah nohr-mahl

The X-ray clearly shows that _____. Se ve muy claro en la radiografía que _____. seh beh moo-ee klah-roh ehn lah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah keh _____ You/He/She have/has fractured your/his/her _____. Se fracturó _____. seh frahk-too-roh _____ You/He/She have/has a compound fracture of the _____. Tiene una fractura complicada de _____. tee-eh-neh oo-nah frahk-too-rah kohm-plee-kah-dah deh _____ You/He/She have/has broken your/his/her _____. Se rompió _____. seh rrohm-pee-oh _____

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Doctor’s Office Visit 115 You/He/She have/has pneumonia. Tiene pulmonía. tee-eh-neh pool-moh-nee-ah You/He/She have/has sprained your/his/her _____. Se ha torcido _____. seh ah tohr-see-doh _____ You/He/She have/has _____. Tiene _____. tee-eh-neh _____ a (bad) cold un resfriado (fuerte)/ un resfrío (fuerte) a bad cut una herida seria the flu an infection of _____

la gripe una infección de _____

oon rrehs-free-ah-doh (foo-ehr-teh)/ oon rrehs-free-oh (foo-ehr-teh) oo-nah eh-ree-dah seh-ree-ah lah gree-peh oo-nah een-fehk-see-ohn deh _____

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13 Admissions How can we help you? ¿En qué podemos servirle? ehn-keh poh-deh-mohs sehr-beer-leh How can I help you? ¿Cómo puedo ayudarlo(a)? koh-moh poo-eh-doh ah-yoo-dahr-loh (ah-yoo-dahr-lah) Come with me. Venga conmigo. behn-gah kohn-mee-goh Go with the nurse. Vaya con la enfermera. bah-yah kohn lah ehn-fehr-meh-rah Wait here. Espere aquí. ehs-peh-reh ah-kee Please, have a seat. Siéntese, por favor. see-ehn-teh-seh pohr fah-bohr Who is sick? ¿Quién está enfermo(a)? kee-ehn ehs-tah ehn-fehr-moh (ehn-fehr-mah)

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Admissions 117 What is your/his/her _____? ¿Cuál es su _____? koo-ahl ehs soo_____ address dirección age edad blood type tipo de sangre date of birth fecha de nacimiento first name nombre height altura last name apellido maiden name nombre de soltera marital status estado civil (single? (¿soltero(a)? married? ¿casado(a)? divorced? ¿divorciado(a)? widowed?) ¿viudo(a)?) nationality phone number place of birth problem race religion sex Social Security number weight zip code

nacionalidad número de teléfono lugar de nacimiento problema raza religión sexo número de seguro social peso zona postal

dee-rehk-see-ohn eh-dahd tee-poh deh sahn-greh feh-chah deh nah-see-mee-ehn-toh nohm-breh ahl-too-rah ah-peh-yee-doh nohm-breh deh sohl-teh-rah ehs-tah-doh see-beel (sohl-teh-roh (sohl-teh-rah) kah-sah-doh (kah-sah-dah) dee-bohr-see-ah-doh (dee-bohr-see-ah-dah) bee-oo-doh (bee-oo-dah)) nah-see-oh-nah-lee-dahd noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh loo-gahr deh nah-see-mee-ehn-toh proh-bleh-mah rrah-sah rreh-lee-hee-ohn sehk-soh noo-meh-roh deh seh-goo-roh soh-see-ahl peh-soh soh-nah pohs-tahl

Do/Does you/he/she have health (medical) insurance? ¿Tiene seguro de salud (médico)? tee-eh-neh seh-goo-roh deh sah-lood (meh-dee-koh)

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118 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do/Does you/he/she have your health insurance card? ¿Tiene su tarjeta de seguro? tee-eh-neh soo tahr-heh-tah deh seh-goo-roh We need to make a copy. Necesitamos hacer una copia. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs ah-sehr oo-nah koh-pee-ah What is your/his/her insurance company? ¿Cuál es su compañía de seguros? koo-ahl ehs soo kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs What is your/his/her policy number? ¿Cuál es su número de póliza? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh poh-lee-sah What is your/his/her group number? ¿Cuál es su número de grupo? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh groo-poh You/he/she need/needs to sign this consent form. Necesita firmar este formulario de autorización. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ehs-teh fohr-moo-lah-ree-oh deh ah-oo-toh-ree-sahsee-ohn Do/Does you/he/she have a Social Security card? ¿Tiene usted una tarjeta de seguro social? tee-eh-neh oo-stehd oo-nah tahr-heh-tah deh seh-goo-roh soh-see-ahl Do/Does you/he/she have a driver’s license? ¿Tiene una licencia de manejar?/¿Tiene un permiso de conducir? tee-eh-neh oo-nah lee-sehn-see-ah deh mah-neh-hahr/tee-eh-neh oon pehr-mee-soh deh kohn-doo-seer Do/Does you/he/she have a doctor? ¿Tiene doctor? tee-eh-neh dohk-tohr Who is your/his/her doctor? ¿Quién es su doctor? kee-ehn ehs soo dohk-tohr

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Admissions 119 Are/Is you/he (she) employed? ¿Está empleado(a)? ehs-tah ehm-pleh-ah-doh (ehm-pleh-ah-dah) Who is your/his/her employer? ¿Quién es su patrono? kee-ehn ehs soo pah-troh-noh What is your/his/her employer’s address? ¿Cuál es la dirección de su patrono? koo-ahl ehs lah dee-rehk-see-ohn deh soo pah-troh-noh What is your/his/her employer’s phone number? ¿Cuál es el número de teléfono de su patrono? koo-ahl ehs ehl noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh deh soo pah-troh-noh What type of work do/does you/he/she do? ¿Qué tipo de trabajo hace? keh tee-poh deh trah-bah-hoh ah-seh Who is your/his/her next of kin? ¿Quién es su familiar más cercano? kee-ehn ehs soo fah-mee-lee-ahr mahs sehr-kah-noh What is their address? ¿Cuál es su dirección? koo-ahl ehs soo dee-rehk-see-ohn What is their home phone number? ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono de casa? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh deh kah-sah What is their work phone number? ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono en el trabajo? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh teh-lef-foh-noh ehn ehl trah-bah-hoh How are they related to you/him/her? ¿Cuál es su relación familiar? koo-ahl ehs soo rreh-lah-see-ohn fah-mee-lee-ahr Whom should we notify in case of an emergency? ¿A quién debemos notificar en caso de emergencia? ah kee-ehn deh-beh-mohs noh-tee-fee-kahr ehn kah-soh deh eh-mehr-hehn-see-ah

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120 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Is your/his (her) spouse employed? ¿Está empleado(a) su cónyuge? ehs-tah ehm-pleh-ah-doh (ehm-pleh-ah-dah) soo kohn-yoo-heh Where does he/she work? ¿Dónde trabaja su cónyuge? dohn-deh trah-bah-hah soo kohn-yoo-heh What is his/her work phone number? ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono en el trabajo? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh teh-lef-foh-noh ehn ehl trah-bah-hoh Does he/she have health insurance? ¿Su cónyuge tiene seguro médico? sooh kohn-yoo-heh tee-ehn-neh seh-goo-roh meh-dee-koh With your/his/her permission, whom may we talk to about your/his/her medical condition? Con su permiso, ¿a quién podemos hablar de su condición médica? kohn soo pehr-mee-soh ah kee-ehn poh-deh-mohs ah-blahr deh soo kohn-deesee-ohn meh-dee-kah How do/does you/he/she wish to pay? Cash, check, or charge? ¿Cómo desea pagar? ¿En efectivo, cheque, o tarjeta de crédito? koh-moh deh-seh-ah pah-gahr ehn eh-fehk-tee-boh, cheh-keh oh tahr-heh-tah deh kreh-dee-toh

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14 The Emergency Room Hello. Hola. oh-lah How can we help you? ¿En qué podemos servirle? ehn keh poh-deh-mohs sehr-beer-leh How can I help you? ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle? koh-moh poo-eh-doh ah-yoo-dahr-leh There is a nurse that can assess you/him/her. Hay un (una) enfermero(a) que puede evaluar su condición. ah-ee oon (oo-nah) ehn-fehr-meh-roh(rah) keh poo-eh-deh eh-bah-loo-ahr soo kohn-dee-see-ohn Do/Does you/he/she have a doctor? ¿Tiene doctor? tee-eh-neh dohk-tohr Who is your/his/her doctor? ¿Quién es su doctor? kee-ehn ehs soo dohk-tohr What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah

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122 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals What is the patient’s name? ¿Cómo se llama el (la) paciente? koh-moh seh yah-mah ehl (lah) pah-see-ehn-teh Who is sick? ¿Quién está enfermo(a)? kee-ehn ehs-tah ehn-fehr-moh (ehn-fehr-mah) Do/Does you/he/she need an interpreter? ¿Necesita un(a) intérprete? neh-seh-see-tah oon (oo-nah) een-tehr-preh-teh The interpreter will be here soon. El (La) intérprete llegará pronto. ehl (lah) een-tehr-preh-teh yeh-gah-rah prohn-toh Do/Does you/he/she have a driver’s license? ¿Tiene licencia de manejar? tee-eh-neh lee-sehn-see-ah deh mah-neh-hahr Do/Does you/he/she have health (medical) insurance? ¿Tiene seguro de salud (médico)? tee-eh-neh seh-goo-roh deh sah-lood (meh-dee-koh) Do/Does you/he/she have your/his/her health insurance card? ¿Tiene su tarjeta del seguro? tee-eh-neh soo tahr-heh-tah dehl seh-goo-roh We need to make a copy. Tenemos que hacer una copia. teh-neh-mohs keh ah-sehr oo-nah koh-pee-ah What is your/his/her insurance company? ¿Cuál es su compañía de seguros? koo-ahl ehs soo kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs What is your/his/her policy number? ¿Cuál es su número de póliza? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh poh-lee-sah What is your/his/her group number? ¿Cuál es su número de grupo? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh groo-poh

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The Emergency Room 123 You/he/she need/needs to sign this consent form. Necesita firmar este formulario de autorización. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ehs-teh fohr-moo-lah-ree-oh deh ah-oo-toh-ree-sahsee-ohn What is his/her/your _____? ¿Cuál es su _____? koo-ahl ehs soo _____ address dirección age edad blood type tipo de sangre date of birth fecha de nacimiento first name nombre last name apellido maiden name nombre de soltera marital status estado civil (single? (¿soltero(a)? married? ¿casado(a)? divorced? ¿divorciado(a)? widowed?) ¿viudo(a)?) nationality phone number place of birth problem race religion sex Social Security number weight zip code

nacionalidad número de teléfono lugar de nacimiento problema raza religión sexo número de seguro social peso zona postal

dee-rehk-see-ohn eh-dahd tee-poh deh sahn-greh feh-chah deh nah-see-mee-ehn-toh nohm-breh ah-peh-yee-doh nohm-breh deh sohl-teh-rah ehs-tah-doh see-beel (sohl-teh-roh (sohl-teh-rah) kah-sah-doh (kah-sah-dah) dee-bohr-see-ah-doh (dee-bohr-see-ah-dah) bee-oo-doh (bee-oo-dah)) nah-see-oh-nah-lee-dahd noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh loo-gahr deh nah-see-mee-ehn-toh proh-bleh-mah rrah-sah rreh-lee-hee-ohn sehk-soh noo-meh-roh deh seh-goo-roh soh-see-ahl peh-soh soh-nah pohs-tahl

Fill out these forms and bring them back. Complete estos formularios y devuélvalos. kohm-pleh-teh ehs-tohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs ee deh-boo-ehl-bah-lohs

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124 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You have/he/she has no co-pay at this time. No tiene pago residual en este momento. noh tee-eh-neh pah-goh rreh-see-doo-ahl ehn ehs-teh moh-mehn-toh Your/his/her co-pay is _____ dollars. Su pago residual es _____ dólares. soo pah-goh rreh-see-doo-ahl ehs_____doh-lah-rehs How would you/he/she like to pay? Cash, check, or credit card? ¿Cómo desea pagar? ¿En efectivo, cheque, o tarjeta de crédito? koh-moh deh-seh-ah pah-gahr ehn eh-fehk-tee-boh, cheh-keh, oh tahr-heh-tah deh kreh-dee-toh Wait here. Espere aquí. ehs-peh-reh ah-kee Please, have a seat. Siéntese, por favor. see-ehn-teh-seh pohr fah-bohr Come with me. Sígame, por favor. see-gah-meh pohr fah-bohr Go with the nurse. Vaya con el (la) enfermero(a). bah-yah kohn ehl (lah) ehn-fehr-meh-roh(rah) I’m a nurse. I’ll be assessing you/him/her. Soy enfermero(a). Voy a evaluar su condición. soh-ee ehn-fehr-meh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) boh-ee ah eh-bah-loo-ahr soo kohn-dee-see-ohn Are/Is you/he/she hurting? ¿Tiene dolor? tee-eh-neh doh-lohr Yes. Sí. see No. No. noh

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The Emergency Room 125 My _____ is (are) hurting. Me duele(n) el/la (los/las) _____. meh doo-eh-leh(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ His/Her _____ is/are hurting. Le duele(n) el/la (los/las) _____. leh doo-eh-leh(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ Where? Show me. ¿Dónde? Muéstreme. dohn-deh moo-ehs-treh-meh What? ¿Qué? keh For how long? ¿Desde cuándo? dehs-deh koo-ahn-doh How often? ¿Con qué frecuencia? kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah At what intervals? ¿Cada cuánto? kah-dah koo-ahn-toh When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Where did the pain begin? ¿Dónde le empezó el dolor? dohn-deh leh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Has the pain changed location? ¿Se ha movido el dolor? seh ah moh-bee-doh ehl doh-lohr Does the pain radiate? ¿Se corre el dolor? seh koh-rreh ehl doh-lohr

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126 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals From where to where? ¿Hacia dónde? ah-see-ah dohn-deh Did the pain develop suddenly or slowly? ¿El dolor se inició lentamente o de repente? ehl doh-lohr seh ee-nee-see-oh lehn-tah-mehn-teh oh deh rreh-pehn-teh Is this the first time you/he/she have/has had this pain? ¿Es la primera vez que tiene este dolor? ehs lah pree-meh-rah behs keh tee-eh-neh ehs-teh doh-lohr What’s bothering you/him/her? ¿Qué le molesta? keh leh moh-lehs-tah My _____ is (are) bothering me. Me molesta(n) el/la (los/las) _____. meh moh-lehs-tah(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) bothering him/her. Le molesta(n) el/la (los/las) _____. leh moh-lehs-tah(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ My _____ is (are) burning. Me arde(n) el/la (los/las) _____. meh ahr-deh(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) burning. Le arde(n) el/la (los/las) _____. leh ahr-deh(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ My _____ is (are) itching. Me pica(n) el/la (los/las) _____. meh pee-kah(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ His/Her _____ is (are) itching. Le pica(n) el/la (los/las) _____. leh pee-kah(n) ehl/lah (lohs/lahs)_____ I need to know how your/his/her pain is? Necesito saber cómo es su dolor. neh-seh-see-toh sah-behr koh-moh ehs soo doh-lohr

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The Emergency Room 127 On a scale of zero to ten, zero is no pain, five is moderate, and ten is severe. En una escala de cero a diez, donde cero es ningún dolor, cinco es moderado, y diez es severo. ehn oo-nah ehs-kah-lah deh seh-roh ah dee-ehs dohn-deh seh-roh ehs neengoon doh-lohr seen-koh ehs moh-deh-rah-doh ee dee-ehs ehs seh-beh-roh How is your/his/her pain? ¿Cómo es su dolor? koh-moh ehs soo doh-lohr What type of pain is it? ¿Qué tipo de dolor es? keh tee-poh deh doh-lohr ehs It is _____. Es un dolor _____. ehs oon doh-lohr _____ better burning chronic constant deep dull heaviness hoarseness intermittent moderate severe sharp sharp pain in one side shooting pain stable strong throbbing tightness (pressure-like) unbearable weak worse

mejor ardiente crónico constante profundo sordo pesado carrasposo intermitente moderado muy fuerte agudo dolor agudo de lado punzante estable fuerte palpitante opresión en el pecho insoportable débil peor

meh-hohr ahr-dee-ehn-teh kroh-nee-koh kohn-stahn-teh proh-foon-doh sohr-doh peh-sah-doh kah-rrah-poh-soh een-tehr-mee-tehn-teh moh-deh-rah-doh moo-ee foo-ehr-teh ah-goo-doh doh-lohr ah-goo-doh deh lah-doh poon-sahn-teh ehs-tah-bleh foo-ehr-teh pahl-pee-tahn-teh oh-preh-see-ohn ehn ehl peh-choh een-soh-pohr-tah-bleh deh-beel peh-ohr

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128 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do/Does you/he/she have any problems _____? ¿Tiene dificultades _____? tee-eh-neh dee-fee-kool-tah-dehs_____ breathing para respirar pah-rah rrehs-pee-rahr defecating para defecar pah-rah deh-feh-kahr eating para comer pah-rah koh-mehr nursing para amamantar pah-rah ah-mahmahn-tahr seeing para ver pah-rah behr sleeping para dormir pah-rah dohr-meer swallowing para tragar pah-rah trah-gahr urinating para orinar pah-rah oh-ree-nahr walking para caminar pah-rah kah-mee-nahr What symptoms are/is you/he/she experiencing? ¿Cuáles síntomas tiene? koo-ah-lehs seen-toh-mahs tee-eh-neh I’m having _____. Tengo _____. tehn-goh _____ He/She is having _____. Tiene _____. tee-eh-neh _____ blisters ampollas blood in the sangre en la stool excreta blood in urine sangre en la orina bumps chills (a lot of) congestion constipation

protuberancias escalofríos (mucha) congestión extreñimiento

convulsions cough diarrhea drainage from

convulsiones tos diarrea fluído en

ahm-poh-yahs sahn-greh ehn lah ehks-kreh-tah sahn-greh ehn lah oh-ree-nah proh-too-beh-rahn-see-ahs ehs-kah-loh-free-ohs (moo-chah) kohn-hehs-tee-ohn ehks-treh-nyee-meeehn-toh kohn-bool-see-oh-nehs tohs dee-ah-rreh-ah floo-ee-doh ehn

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The Emergency Room 129 my ears my eyes fever hiccups infection lice loss of appetite

mis orejas mis ojos fiebre hipo infección piojos falta de apetito

loss of consciousness nausea my nose pain (in the) my penis phlegm pimples pus rash scabs splinter stuffy nose sweating swelling ticks my vagina vomiting warts

pérdida del conocimiento náusea mi nariz dolor (de) mi pene flema granos pus erupciones costras astilla nariz tapada sudor hinchazones garrapatas mi vagina vómito verrugas

mees oh-reh-hahs mees oh-hohs fee-eh-breh ee-poh een-fehk-see-ohn pee-oh-hohs fahl-tah deh ah-peh-tee-toh pehr-dee-dah dehl koh-noh-see-mee-ehn-toh nah-oo-seh-ah mee nah-rees doh-lohr deh mee peh-neh fleh-mah grah-nohs poos eh-roop-see-oh-nehs kohs-trahs ahs-tee-yah nah-rees tah-pah-dah soo-dohr een-chah-soh-nehs gah-rrah-pah-tahs mee bah-hee-nah boh-mee-toh beh-rroo-gahs

I need to do a quick medical history. Tengo que revisar rápidamente su historial médico. tehn-goh keh rreh-bee-sahr rrah-pee-dah-mehn-teh soo ees-toh-ree-ahl mehdee-koh Are/Is you/he/she taking any medications? ¿Está tomando medicinas actualmente? ehs-tah toh-mahn-doh meh-dee-see-nahs ahk-too-ahl-mehn-teh Which one(s)? ¿Cuál(es)? koo-ah-lehs

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130 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals What dosage? ¿Cuál es la dosis? koo-ahl ehs lah doh-sees We’re going to put on an ID band. Vamos a ponerle una cinta de identificación. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr-leh oo-nah seen-tah deh ee-dehn-tee-fee-kah-see-ohn Undress and put on this hospital gown. Put the clothes you/he/she are/is wearing in this bag. Desvístase y póngase esta bata de hospital. Ponga su ropa en esta bolsa. dehs-bees-tah-seh ee pohn-gah-seh ehs-tah bah-tah deh ohs-pee-tahl pohn-gah soo rroh-pah ehn ehs-tah bohl-sah We’re going to check your/his (her) weight. Vamos a pesarlo(a). bah-mohs ah peh-sahr-loh (peh-sahr-lah) I’m going to examine your/his/her heart, lungs, and abdomen. Voy a examinarle el corazón, los pulmones, y el abdomen. boh-ee ah ehk-sah-mee-nahr-leh ehl koh-rah-sohn, lohs pool-moh-nehs ee ehl ahb-doh-mehn I’m going to take your/his/her pulse and blood pressure. Voy a tomarle el pulso y la presión. boh-ee ah toh-mahr-leh ehl pool-soh ee lah preh-see-ohn Are/Is you/he/she short of breath? ¿Le falta la respiración? leh fahl-tah lah rrehs-pee-rah-see-ohn Is there a family member with whom we can speak some English? ¿Tiene un familiar con quién podamos hablar inglés? tee-eh-neh oon fah-mee-lee-ahr kohn kee-ehn poh-dah-mohs ah-blahr een-glehs I need to check your/his/her blood sugar. Necesito chequear el azúcar en su sangre. neh-seh-see-toh cheh-keh-ahr ehl ah-soo-kahr ehn soo sahn-greh Can you/he/she take a deep breath? ¿Puede respirar profundamente? poo-eh-deh rreh-spee-rahr proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh

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The Emergency Room 131 We have to do a pregnancy test. Tenemos que hacerle una prueba de embarazo. teh-neh-mohs keh ah-sehr-leh oo-nah proo-eh-bah deh ehm-bah-rah-soh We need a sample of your/his/her blood (urine, stool, sputum). Necesitamos una muestra de sangre (orina, excreta, esputo). neh-seh-see-tah-mos oo-nah moo-ehs-trah deh sahn-greh oh-ree-nah ehks-krehtah ehs-poo-toh We need to measure your/his/her urine. Necesitamos medir su orina. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs meh-deer soo oh-ree-nah Wipe the external genitalia from front to back with this antiseptic towelette. Enjuague (Limpie) el área genital externa desde el frente hacia atrás con esta toallita sanitaria. ehn-hoo-ah-geh (leem-pee-eh) ehl ah-reh-ah heh-nee-tahl ehks-tehr-nah dehsdeh ehl frehn-teh ah-see-ah ah-trahs kohn ehs-tah toh-ah-yee-tah sah-nee-tahree-ah Let the first part of your urine stream escape. Deje pasar el flujo inicial de su orina. deh-heh pah-sahr ehl floo-hoh ee-nee-see-ahl deh soo oh-ree-nah Collect the midstream portion of your urine in the container. Colecte la porción central del flujo de su orina en el recipiente. koh-lehk-teh lah pohr-see-ohn sehn-trahl dehl floo-hoh deh soo oh-ree-nah ehn ehl rreh-see-pee-ehn-teh This basin will sit inside the toilet to catch the sample. Este recipiente estará dentro del excusado para acumular la muestra. ehs-teh rreh-see-pee-ehn-teh ehs-tah-rah dehn-troh dehl ehk-skoo-sah-doh pahrah ah-koo-moo-lahr lah moo-ehs-trah The tech person is going to take the sample for analysis. El técnico del laboratorio tomará la prueba para analizarla. ehl tehk-nee-koh dehl lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh toh-mah-rah lah proo-eh-bah pah-rah ah-nah-lee-sahr-lah We need to check your blood. Necesitamos chequear su sangre. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs cheh-keh-ahr soo sahn-greh

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132 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Roll up your sleeve. Súbase la manga./Levántese la manga. soo-bah-seh lah mahn-gah/leh-bahn-teh-seh lah mahn-gah Squeeze your fist like this. Apriete su puño así. ah-pree-eh-teh soo poo-nyoh ah-see Keep your arm straight. Mantenga derecho su brazo. mahn-tehn-gah deh-reh-choh soo brah-soh Don’t move. No se mueva. noh seh moo-eh-bah It’ll hurt for just a moment. Le va a doler por un momento. leh bah ah doh-lehr pohr oon moh-mehn-toh It doesn’t hurt. No duele. noh doo-eh-leh Very good. Muy bien. moo-ee bee-ehn You/he/she need/needs to urinate (to defecate). Necesita orinar (defecar). neh-seh-see-tah oh-ree-nahr (deh-feh-kahr) They are here to take you/him (her) for a test. Lo (La) van a llevar a hacerse una prueba. loh (lah) bahn ah yeh-bahr ah ah-sehr-seh oo-nah proo-eh-bah We need to take an X-ray. Necesitamos tomarle una radiografía. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs toh-mahr-leh oo-nah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah The tech is going to take you/him (her) to have an X-ray. El técnico va a llevarlo(a) a la sala de rayos equis. ehl tehk-nee-koh bah ah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah lah sah-lah deh rrahyohs eh-kees

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The Emergency Room 133 The doctor will be here shortly. El médico estará aquí pronto. ehl meh-dee-koh ehs-tah-rah ah-kee prohn-toh He (She) need/needs a _____. Necesita un(a) _____. neh-seh-see-tah oon (oo-nah) _____ anesthesiologist anestesista assistant ayudante/ asistente bacteriologist bacteriólogo(a) cardiologist

cardiólogo(a)

chiropractor

quiropráctico(a)

clerk dentist dermatologist

oficinista dentista dermatólogo(a)

dietician doctor

dietista doctor(a)/ médico(a)

endocrinologist

endocrinólogo(a)

gastroenterologist

gastroenterólogo(a)

gynecologist

ginecólogo(a)

hematologist

hematólogo(a)

internist lab technician nephrologist

internista ayudante de laboratorio nefrólogo(a)

neurologist

neurólogo(a)

ah-nehs-teh-sees-tah ah-yoo-dahn-teh/ ah-sees-tehn-teh bahk-teh-ree-oh-loh-goh (bahk-teh-ree-oh-loh-gah) kahr-dee-oh-loh-goh (kahr-dee-oh-loh-gah) kee-roh-prahk-tee-koh (kee-roh-prahk-tee-kah) oh-fee-see-nees-tah dehn-tees-tah dehr-mah-toh-loh-goh (dehr-mah-toh-loh-gah) dee-eh-tees-tah dohk-tohr (dohk-toh-rah)/ meh-dee-koh (meh-deekah) ehn-doh-kree-noh-loh-goh (ehn-doh-kree-nohloh-gah) gahs-troh-ehn-teh-rohloh-goh (gahs-troh-ehnteh-roh-loh-gah) hee-neh-koh-loh-goh (hee-neh-koh-loh-gah) eh-mah-toh-loh-goh (eh-mah-toh-loh-gah) een-tehr-nees-tah ah-yoo-dahn-teh deh lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh neh-froh-loh-goh (neh-froh-loh-gah) neh-oo-roh-loh-goh (neh-oo-roh-loh-gah)

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134 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals nurse

enfermero(a)

nurse practitioner

enfermero(a) practicante

nurse’s aid

asistente de enfermero nutricionista obstetra/ obstetriz oncólogo(a)

nutritionist obstetrician oncologist

ophthalmologist oftamólogo(a) optometrist orthodontist orthopedist otolaryngologist

optometrista ortodoncista ortopeda otolaringólogo(a)

paramedic

paramédico(a)

pathologist

patólogo(a)

pediatrician pharmacist

pediatra farmacéutico(a)

physical therapist physician’s assistant podiatrist proctologist

terapista físico asistente de doctor podiatra proctólogo(a)

psychiatrist psychologist

psiquiatra psicólogo(a)

pulmonologist

neumonólogo(a)

ehn-fehr-meh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) ehn-fehr-meh-roh (ehn-fehr-meh-rah) prahk-tee-kahn-teh ah-sees-tehn-teh deh ehn-fehr-meh-roh noo-tree-see-oh-nees-tah ohbs-teh-trah/ ohbs-teh-trees ohn-koh-loh-goh (ohn-koh-loh-gah) ohf-tahl-moh-loh-goh (ohf-tah-moh-loh-gah) ohp-toh-meh-trees-tah ohr-toh-dohn-sees-tah ohr-toh-peh-dah oh-toh-lah-reen-gohloh-goh (oh-toh-lahreen-goh-loh-gah) pah-rah-meh-dee-koh (pah-rah-meh-dee-kah) pah-toh-loh-goh (pah-toh-loh-gah) peh-dee-ah-trah fahr-mah-seh-oo-tee-koh (fahr-mah-seh-oo-teekah) teh-rah-pees-tah fee-see-koh ah-sees-tehn-teh deh dohk-tohr poh-dee-ah-trah prohk-toh-loh-goh (prohk-toh-loh-gah) see-kee-ah-trah see-koh-loh-goh (see-koh-loh-gah) neh-oo-moh-noh-loh-goh (neh-oo-moh-noh-loh-gah)

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The Emergency Room 135 radiologist

radiólogo(a)

respiratory therapist social worker

terapista respiratorio trabajador(a) social

surgeon

cirujano(a)

urologist

urólogo(a)

X-ray technician

técnico(a) de radiografía

rrah-dee-oh-loh-goh (rrah-dee-oh-loh-gah) teh-rah-pees-tah rrehs-pee-rah-toh-ree-oh trah-bah-hah-dohr (trah-bah-hah-doh-rah) soh-see-ahl see-roo-hah-noh (see-roo-hah-nah) oo-roh-loh-goh (oo-roh-loh-gah) tehk-nee-koh (tehk-nee-kah) deh rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah

Note: The professionals listed above can refer to a male or a female. The word is the same for male as it is for female unless the word ends in an o. When referring to a male, the word remains ending in o. However, when referring to a female professional, the word ending changes to a. Examples: un cirujano = a male surgeon una cirujana = a female surgeon Do/Does you/he/she want us to do everything we can to keep you/him/her alive? ¿Quiere que hagamos todo lo posible para mantenerlo(a) vivo(a)? kee-eh-reh keh ah-gah-mohs toh-doh loh poh-see-bleh pah-rah mahn-teh-nehrloh (mahn-teh-nehr-lah) bee-boh (bee-bah) CPR reanimación rreh-ah-nee-mah-see-ohn cardiopulmonar kahr-dee-oh-pool-mohnahr defibrillation desfibrilación dehs-fee-bree-lah-see-ohn other invasive otros oh-trohs proh-seh-deeprocedures procedimientos mee-ehn-tohs een-bahinvasivos see-bohs

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136 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’m putting an intravenous tube in your/his/her arm. Le voy a poner un tubo intravenoso en su brazo. leh boh-ee ah poh-nehr oon too-boh een-trah-beh-noh-soh ehn soo brah-soh Hold your arm straight. Mantenga derecho su brazo. mahn-tehn-gah deh-reh-choh soo brah-soh Squeeze your fist like this. Apriete su puño así. ah-pree-eh-teh soo poo-nyoh ah-see Don’t move. No se mueva. noh seh moo-eh-bah It’ll sting for just a second. Va a doler por un momento. bah ah doh-lehr pohr oon moh-mehn-toh Here’s the doctor. Aquí está el (la) médico(a). ah-kee ehs-tah ehl (lah) meh-dee-koh (meh-dee-kah) You/He (She) will be admitted to the hospital _____. Vamos a admitirlo(a) al hospital _____. bah-mohs ah ahd-mee-teer-loh (ahd-mee-teer-lah) ahl ohs-pee-tahl _____ for further para más pah-rah mahs testing pruebas proo-eh-bahs for observation para observación pah-rah ohb-sehr-bahsee-ohn for the para la pah-rah lah oh-pehoperation operación rah-see-ohn for the para el pah-rah ehl proh-sehprocedure procedimiento dee-mee-ehn-toh for treatment para tratamiento pah-rah trah-tah-meeehn-toh You/He/She will be able to go home (afterward). Podrá regresar a casa (después). poh-drah rreh-greh-sahr ah kah-sah (dehs-poo-ehs)

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15 Surgery Pre-Surgery I need to speak with _____. Necesito hablar con _____. neh-seh-see-toh ah-blahr kohn _____ This is _____ at _____ Hospital. Me llamo _____ del Hospital _____. meh yah-moh _____ dehl ohs-pee-tahl _____ I’m calling to verify your/his/her name and address before surgery. Estoy llamando para verificar su nombre y dirección antes de la cirugía. ehs-toh-ee yah-mahn-doh pah-rah beh-ree-fee-kahr soo nohm-breh ee deerehk-see-ohn ahn-tehs deh lah see-roo-hee-ah What’s your/his/her full name? ¿Cuál es su nombre y apellido? koo-ahl ehs soo nohm-breh ee ah-peh-yee-doh What’s your/his/her address? ¿Cuál es su dirección? koo-ahl ehs soo dee-rehk-see-ohn I also have a few more questions. Tengo algunas preguntas más. tehn-goh ahl-goo-nahs preh-goon-tahs mahs

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138 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Who is your/his/her emergency contact? ¿Quién es su contacto de emergencia? kee-ehn ehs soo kohn-tahk-toh deh eh-mehr-hehn-see-ah Do/Does you/he/she have a living will? ¿Tiene usted un testamento vital? tee-eh-neh oo-stehd oon tehs-tah-mehn-toh bee-tahl Do/Does you/he/she have a power of attorney? ¿Tiene usted poder legal? tee-ehn-neh oo-stehd poh-dehr leh-gahl Can you/he/she read or write in English? ¿Puede leer o escribir inglés? poo-eh-deh leh-ehr oh ehs-kree-beer een-glehs If not, we’ll get you/him/her a/an (telephone) interpreter the day of surgery. Si no, conseguiremos a un intérprete (telefónico) el día de la cirugía. see noh kohn-seh-gee-reh-mohs ah oon een-tehr-preh-teh (teh-leh-foh-nee-koh) ehl dee-ah deh lah see-roo-hee-ah Any surgeries in the past? ¿Ha tenido cirugía alguna vez? ah teh-nee-doh see-roo-hee-ah ahl-goo-nah behs What were they? ¿Qué tipo? keh tee-poh Any injuries causing loss of limbs? ¿Ha tenido heridas que hayan causado la pérdida de partes del cuerpo? ah teh-nee-doh eh-ree-dahs keh ah-yahn kah-oo-sah-doh lah pehr-dee-dah deh pahr-tehs dehl koo-ehr-poh Any blindness, use of contact lenses, or glasses? ¿Ha sufrido de ceguera, usa lentes de contacto, o gafas? ah soo-free-doh deh seh-geh-rah, oo-sah lehn-tehs deh kohn-tahk-toh oh gah-fahs Any hearing difficulty? ¿Tiene problemas de audición? tee-eh-neh proh-bleh-mahs deh ah-oo-dee-see-ohn

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Surgery 139 I need to do a quick medical history. Tengo que revisar rápidamente su historial médico. tehn-goh keh rreh-bee-sahr rrah-pee-dah-mehn-teh soo ees-toh-ree-ahl mehdee-koh Are/Is you/he/she taking any medications? ¿Está tomando medicinas actualmente? ehs-tah toh-mahn-doh meh-dee-see-nahs ahk-too-ahl-mehn-teh Which one(s)? ¿Cuál(es)? koo-ahl (koo-ah-lehs) What dosage? ¿Cuál es la dosis? koo-ahl ehs lah doh-sees You/He/She can only take the medication _____ hours before surgery. Sólo puede tomar la medicina _____ horas antes de la cirugía. soh-loh poo-eh-deh toh-mahr lah meh-dee-see-nah _____ oh-rahs ahn-tehs deh lah see-roo-hee-ah No food after midnight. No coma nada después de medianoche. noh koh-mah nah-dah dehs-poo-ehs deh meh-dee-ah-noh-cheh No food or drink after midnight. No coma ni beba nada después de medianoche. noh koh-mah nee beh-bah nah-dah dehs-poo-ehs deh lah meh-dee-ah-noh-cheh No food or drink _____ hours before surgery. No coma ni beba nada _____ horas antes de la cirugía. noh koh-mah nee beh-bah nah-dah _____ oh-rahs ahn-tehs deh lah see-roohee-ah No tobacco or candy either. Tampoco fume o consuma dulces. tahm-poh-koh foo-meh oh kohn-soo-mah dool-sehs Only clear water. Sólo beba agua. soh-loh beh-bah ah-goo-ah

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140 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals After midnight, only clear water (until four hours before surgery). Después de medianoche, sólo beba agua (no menos de cuatro horas antes de la cirugía). dehs-poo-ehs deh meh-dee-ah-noh-cheh soh-loh beh-bah ah-goo-ah (noh mehnohs deh koo-ah-troh oh-rahs ahn-tehs deh lah see-roo-hee-ah) You/He/She need/needs to be here at _____. Necesita estar aquí a _____. neh-seh-see-tah ehs-tahr ah-kee ah _____ If you/he (she) are/is diabetic, you/he (she) need(s) to arrive _____ minutes early for lab work (blood work). Si es diabético(a), tendrá que llegar _____ minutos más temprano para el análisis de laboratorio (el análisis de sangre). see ehs dee-ah-beh-tee-koh (dee-ah-beh-tee-kah) tehn-drah keh yeh-gahr _____ mee-noo-tohs mahs tehm-prah-noh pah-rah ehl ah-nah-lee-sees deh lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh (ehl ah-nah-lee-sees deh sahn-greh) You/He/She won’t be able to drive after surgery. Is there anyone who can take you/him/her home? No podrá conducir a casa después de la cirugía. ¿Hay alguien que pueda llevarlo(a) a su casa? noh poh-drah kohn-doo-seer ah kah-sah dehs-poo-ehs deh lah see-roo-hee-ah ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn keh poo-eh-dah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah soo kah-sah Check in at the out-patient desk. Regístrese en el escritorio de consulta externa. rreh-hees-treh-seh ehn ehl ehs-kree-toh-ree-oh deh kohn-sool-tah ehks-tehr-nah The admitting clerk will help you/him (her). El (La) recepcionista lo (la) ayudará. ehl (lah) rreh-sehp-see-oh-nees-tah loh (lah) ah-yoo-dah-rah We need to verify you/him/her as the patient. Necesitamos verificar su identidad. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs beh-ree-fee-kahr soo ee-dehn-tee-dahd Do/Does you/he/she have a driver’s license? ¿Tiene licencia de conducir? tee-eh-neh lee-sehn-see-ah deh kohn-doo-seer Do/Does you/he/she have insurance? ¿Tiene seguro medico? tee-eh-neh seh-goo-roh meh-dee-koh

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Surgery 141 I need to make a copy of the insurance card. Necesito hacer una copia de su tarjeta del seguro. neh-seh-see-toh ah-sehr oo-nah koh-pee-ah deh soo tahr-heh-tah dehl seh-goo-roh Here are some brochures to read. Aquí están algunos folletos para leer. ah-kee ehs-tahn ahl-goo-nohs foh-yeh-tohs pah-rah leh-ehr Here are some forms to read and sign. Aquí algunos formularios para leer y firmar. ah-kee ahl-goo-nohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs pah-rah leh-ehr ee feer-mahr This is a general consent to treat. Sign here. Ésto es una autorización general para el tratamiento. Firme aquí. ehs-toh ehs oo-nah ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn heh-neh-rahl pah-rah ehl trahtah-mee-ehn-toh feer-meh ah-kee We’re going to put on an ID band. Vamos a ponerle una cinta de identificación. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr-leh oo-nah seen-tah deh ee-dehn-tee-fee-kah-see-ohn Undress and put on this hospital gown. Put the clothes you/he/she are/is wearing in this bag. Desvístase y póngase esta bata de hospital. Ponga su ropa en esta bolsa. dehs-bees-tah-seh ee pohn-gah-seh ehs-tah bah-tah deh ohs-pee-tahl pohn-gah soo rroh-pah ehn ehs-tah bohl-sah We’re going to check your/his (her) weight. Vamos a pesarlo(a). bah-mohs ah peh-sahr-loh (peh-sahr-lah) We have to do a pregnancy test. Tenemos que hacerle una prueba de embarazo. teh-neh-mohs keh ah-ehr-leh oo-nah proo-eh-bah deh ehm-bah-rah-soh We have some surgery consent forms. Tenemos unos formularios de autorización para la cirugía. teh-neh-mohs oo-nohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs deh ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn pah-rah lah see-roo-hee-ah

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142 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals The interpreter will be here soon. El (La) intérprete llegará pronto. ehl (lah) een-tehr-preh-teh yeh-gah-rah prohn-toh You/He/She need/needs to sign the anesthesia consent. Necesita firmar la autorización para la anestesia. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr lah ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn pah-rah lah ah-nehsteh-see-ah You/He/She need/needs to sign the blood consent. Necesita firmar la autorización para la extracción de muestras de sangre. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr lah ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn pah-rah lah ehkstrahk-see-ohn deh moo-ehs-trahs deh sahn-greh We’ll draw blood for labs if needed. De ser necesario, le tomaremos muestras de sangre para el laboratorio. de sehr neh-seh-sah-ree-oh leh toh-mah-reh-mohs moo-ehs-trahs deh sahn-greh pah-rah ehl lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh We will do an EKG. Vamos a hacerle un electrocardiograma. bah-mohs ah ah-sehr-leh oon eh-lehk-troh-kahr-dee-oh-grah-mah We will do a chest X-ray. Vamos a tomarle una radiografía del pecho. bah-mohs ah toh-mahr-leh oo-nah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah dehl peh-choh We’re going to take your/his/her blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. Vamos a tomarle la presión arterial, la temperatura y el pulso. bah-mohs ah toh-mahr-leh lah preh-see-ohn ahr-teh-ree-ahl lah tehm-peh-rahtoo-rah ee ehl pool-soh The anesthesiologist will explain the anesthesia. El (la) anestesiólogo(a) le explicará la anestesia. ehl (lah) ah-nehs-teh-see-oh-loh-goh (ah-nehs-teh-see-oh-loh-gah) leh ehks-pleekah-rah lah ah-nehs-teh-see-ah

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Surgery 143 The surgeon will stop by to answer any questions. El (La) cirujano(a) vendrá para contestar sus preguntas. ehl (lah) see-roo-hah-noh (see-roo-hah-nah) behn-drah pah-rah kohn-tehstahr soos preh-goon-tahs

Interoperative What’s your name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah You/He/She are/is here for a _____. Está aquí para _____. ehs-tah ah-kee pah-rah______ Is this correct? ¿Ésto es correcto? ehs-toh ehs koh-rrehk-toh Your/His/Her doctor’s name is _____. Su doctor(a) se llama _____. soo dohk-tohr (dohk-toh-rah) seh yah-mah_____ When did you/he/she last eat or drink? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que comió o bebió? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh koh-mee-oh oh beh-bee-oh Have/Has you//he/she had any surgeries in the past? ¿Ha tenido alguna cirugía anteriormente? ah teh-nee-doh ahl-goo-nah see-roo-hee-ah ahn-teh-ree-ohr-mehn-teh Any metal plates or screws from the surgery? ¿Tornillos o placas de metal de la cirugía? tohr-nee-yohs oh plah-kahs deh meh-tahl deh lah see-roo-hee-ah Are/Is you/he/she wearing contact lenses? ¿Usa lentes de contacto? oo-sah lehn-tehs deh kohn-tahk-toh

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144 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do/Does you/he/she have any dental work that can be removed before surgery? ¿Tiene alguna pieza dental que se pueda quitar antes de la cirugía? tee-eh-neh ahl-goo-nah pee-eh-sah dehn-tahl keh seh poo-eh-dah kee-tahr ahntehs deh lah see-roo-hee-ah Do/Does you/he/she have any piercings or metal that can be removed before surgery? ¿Tiene algunas perforaciones o piezas de metal que puedan ser quitadas. tee-eh-neh ahl-goo-nahs pehr-foh-rah-see-oh-nehs oh pee-eh-sahs deh meh-tahl keh poo-eh-dahn sehr kee-tah-dahs We’ll take you/him (her) now to the operating room. Ahora vamos a llevarlo(a) a la sala de operaciones. ah-oh-rah bah-mohs ah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah lah sah-lah deh ohpeh-rah-see-oh-nehs We’ll help you/him (her) move to the operating table. Lo(a) vamos a ayudar a moverse a la mesa de operaciones. loh (lah) bah-mohs ah ah-yoo-dahr ah moh-behr-seh ah lah meh-sah deh ohpeh-rah-see-oh-nehs The table is narrow and might be cold. La mesa es estrecha y puede estar fría. lah meh-sah ehs ehs-treh-chah ee poo-eh-deh ehs-tahr free-ah On the count of three we’ll help you/him/her slide over to the operating table. One, two, three. Vamos a contar hasta tres y le ayudaremos a deslizarse a la mesa de operaciones. Uno, dos, tres. bah-mohs ah kohn-tahr ahs-tah trehs ee leh ah-yoo-dah-reh-mohs ah dehs-leesahr-seh ah lah meh-sah deh oh-peh-rah-see-oh-nehs oo-noh, dohs, trehs Careful. Tenga cuidado. tehn-gah koo-ee-dah-doh We’re putting EKG patches on you/him/her. Le estamos poniendo las conecciones para el electrocardiograma. leh ehs-tah-mohs poh-nee-ehn-doh lahs koh-nehk-see-oh-nehs pah-rah ehl ehlehk-troh-kahr-dee-oh-grah-mah

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Surgery 145 These might be cold. Pueden estar fríos. poo-eh-dehn ehs-tahr free-ohns We have to put a blood pressure cuff on you/him/her. Tenemos que ponerle el aparato para medirle la presión arterial. teh-neh-mohs keh poh-nehr-leh ehl ah-pah-rah-toh pah-rah meh-deer-leh lah preh-see-ohn ahr-teh-ree-ahl You/He/She will feel some pressure. Sentirá un poco de presión. sehn-tee-rah oon poh-koh deh preh-see-ohn We’ll put a clip on your/his/her finger to check oxygen. Vamos a ponerle un clip en el dedo para chequear su oxígeno. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr-leh oon kleep ehn ehl deh-doh pah-rah cheh-keh-ahr soo ohk-see-heh-noh We’ll put a mask on you/him/her for oxygen. Vamos a ponerle una máscara de oxígeno. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr-leh oo-nah mahs-kah-rah deh ohk-see-heh-noh We’ll administer medicine through your/his/her IV (catheter). Vamos a administrarle medicina por su tubo intravenoso (catéter). bah-mohs ah ahd-mee-nee-strahr-leh meh-dee-see-nah pohr soo too-boh eentrah-beh-noh-soh (kah-teh-tehr) It may sting a bit. Ésto puede picar un poco. ehs-toh poo-eh-deh pee-kahr oon poh-koh When you wakeup, your surgery will be finished. Cuando despierte su cirugía habrá terminado. koo-ahn-doh dehs-pee-ehr-teh soo see-roo-hee-ah ah-brah tehr-mee-nah-doh You/He/She will drift off to sleep. Se dormirá. seh dohr-mee-rah

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Recovery You/He/She are/is in recovery now. Está ahora en recuperación. ehs-tah ah-oh-rah ehn rreh-koo-peh-rah-see-ohn Your/His/Her surgery is finished. Su cirugía terminó. soo see-roo-hee-ah tehr-mee-noh Take a deep breath. Respire profundamente. rrehs-pee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh The doctor is talking to your/his/her family. El doctor está hablando con su familia. ehl dohk-tohr ehs-tah ah-blahn-doh kohn soo fah-mee-lee-yah I need to know how your pain is. Necesito saber cómo es su dolor. neh-seh-see-toh sah-behr koh-moh ehs soo doh-lohr On a scale of zero to ten, zero is no pain, five is moderate, and ten is severe. En una escala de cero a diez, donde cero es ningún dolor, cinco es moderado, y diez es severo. ehn oo-nah ehs-kah-lah deh seh-roh ah dee-ehs dohn-deh seh-roh ehs neengoon doh-lohr seen-koh ehs moh-deh-rah-doh ee dee-ehs ehs seh-beh-roh How is your/his/her pain? ¿Cómo es su dolor? koh-moh ehs soo doh-lohr Do/Does you/he/she have any nausea? ¿Tiene náusea? tee-eh-neh nah-oo-seh-ah Do/Does you/he/she have any numbness? ¿Siente entumecimiento? see-ehn-teh ehn-too-meh-see-mee-ehn-toh Do/Does you/he/she have any tingling? ¿Siente hormigueo? see-ehn-teh ohr-mee-geh-oh

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16 Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns Labor and Delivery Are/Is you/she pregnant? ¿Está embarazada? ehs-tah ehm-bah-rah-sah-dah When is the due date? ¿Cuándo es la fecha del parto? koo-ahn-doh ehs lah feh-chah dehl pahr-toh When was your/her last period? ¿Cuándo fue su última regla? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh soo ool-tee-mah rreh-glah Did you/she receive prenatal care? ¿Recibió atención prenatal? rreh-see-bee-oh ah-tehn-see-ohn preh-nah-tahl Who is your/her doctor? ¿Quién es su doctor? kee-ehn ehs soo dohk-tohr Is this your/her first childbirth? ¿Es su primer parto? ehs soo pree-mehr-pahr-toh

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 149 How many times have/has you/she been pregnant? ¿Cuántas veces ha estado embarazada? koo-ahn-tahs beh-sehs ah ehs-tah-doh ehm-bah-rah-sah-dah How many children do/does you/she have? ¿Cuántos hijos tiene? koo-ahn-tohs ee-hohs tee-eh-neh Were your/her babies born at home? ¿Nacieron sus bebés en casa? nah-see-eh-rohn soos beh-behs ehn kah-sah Were your/her babies born in a hospital? ¿Nacieron sus bebés en un hospital? nah-see-eh-rohn soos beh-behs ehn oon ohs-pee-tahl Were any of your/her babies stillborn? ¿Nació muerto alguno de sus bebés? nah-see-oh moo-ehr-toh ahl-goo-noh deh soos beh-behs Did you/she smoke during your/her pregnancy? How much? ¿Fumó durante su embarazo? ¿Cuánto? foo-moh doo-rahn-teh soo ehm-bah-rah-soh koo-ahn-toh Did you/she drink alcohol during your/her pregnancy? How much? ¿Bebió alcohol durante su embarazo? ¿Cuánto? beh-bee-oh ahl-koh-ohl doo-rahn-teh soo ehm-bah-rah-soh koo-ahn-toh Did you/she use drugs during your/her pregnancy? What drugs? ¿Usó drogas durante su embarazo? ¿Cuáles drogas? oo-soh droh-gahs doo-rahn-teh soo ehm-bah-rah-soh koo-ah-lehs droh-gahs Do you feel the baby moving? ¿Siente el movimiento del bebé? see-ehn-teh ehl moh-bee-mee-ehn-toh dehl beh-beh Is the baby more still than before? Está el bebé más quieto que antes? ehs-tah ehl beh-beh mahs kee-eh-toh keh ahn-tehs When did you last feel the baby move? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que sintió el movimiento del bebé? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh seen-tee-oh ehl moh-bee-meeehn-toh dehl beh-beh

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150 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Has your/her water broken? ¿Se le ha roto su fuente? seh leh ah rroh-toh soo foo-ehn-teh How long ago? ¿Hace cuánto tiempo? ah-seh koo-ahn-toh tee-ehm-poh Are/Is you/she having labor pains? ¿Tiene dolores de parto? tee-eh-neh doh-loh-rehs deh pahr-toh When did they begin? ¿Cuándo empezaron? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-sah-rohn How many minutes apart? ¿Con qué frecuencia? kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Did the labor pains stop? ¿Terminaron los dolores de parto? tehr-mee-nah-rohn lohs doh-loh-rehs deh pahr-toh When was the last time you/she ate or drank? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que comió o tomó algo? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh koh-mee-oh oh toh-moh ahl-goh What did you/she eat (drink)? ¿Qué comió (tomó)? keh koh-mee-oh (toh-moh) What type of childbirth do you want? ¿Qué tipo de parto quiere? keh tee-poh deh pahr-toh kee-eh-reh Natural childbirth? ¿Un parto natural? oon pahr-toh nah-too-rahl With pain medication? ¿Con medicinas para aliviar el dolor? kohn meh-dee-see-nahs pah-rah ah-lee-bee-ahr ehl doh-lohr

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 151 Do/Does you/she have _____? ¿Tiene _____? tee-eh-neh _____ allergies alergias anemia anemia bleeding sangramiento blisters ampollas chills escalofríos constipation estreñimiento contractions dolores de parto/ contracciones convulsions convulsiones cramps calambres diabetes diabetes diarrhea diarrea discharge flujo dizziness mareos fever fiebre hemorrhoids hemorroides high blood alta presión de pressure la sangre itching picazón lesions lesiones mucous mucosidad nausea náusea numbness entumecimiento palpitations rash sexually transmitted diseases sugar in the urine swelling vaginal discharge venereal disease

palpitaciones erupción enfermedades venéreas

ah-lehr-hee-ahs ah-neh-mee-ah sahn-grah-mee-ehn-toh ahm-poh-yahs ehs-kah-loh-free-ohs ehs-treh-nyee-mee-ehn-toh doh-loh-rehs deh pahr-toh/ kohn-trahk-see-oh-nehs kohn-bool-see-oh-nehs kah-lahm-brehs dee-ah-beh-tehs dee-ah-rreh-ah floo-hoh mah-reh-ohs fee-eh-breh eh-moh-rroh-ee-dehs ahl-tah preh-see-ohn deh lah sahn-greh pee-kah-sohn leh-see-oh-nehs moo-koh-see-dahd nah-oo-seh-ah ehn-too-meh-see-meeehn-toh pahl-pee-tah-see-oh-nehs eh-roop-see-ohn ehn-fehr-meh-dah-dehs beh-neh-reh-ahs

azúcar en la orina hinchazón descarga vaginal enfermedad venérea

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152 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I am going to put in a catheter (an IV) for fluids and medications. Voy a ponerle un catéter (un tubo intravenoso) para administrarle fluidos y medicinas. boh-ee ah poh-nehr-leh oon kah-teh-ter (oon too-boh een-trah-beh-noh-soh) pah-rah ahd-mee-nee-strahr-leh floo-ee-dohs ee meh-dee-see-nahs Do/Does you/she want an epidural for pain control? ¿Quiere una epidural para el control del dolor? kee-eh-reh oo-nah eh-pee-doo-rahl pah-rah ehl kohn-trohl dehl doh-lohr Your/Her platelet count is too low. Su conteo de plaquetas está demasiado bajo. soo kohn-teh-oh deh plah-keh-tahs ehs-tah deh-mah-see-ah-doh bah-hoh You/She cannot have an epidural. No puede recibir una epidural. noh poo-eh-deh rreh-see-beer oo-nah eh-pee-doo-rahl It is unsafe at this time. Es arriesgado en este momento. ehs ah-rree-ehs-gah-doh ehn ehs-teh moh-mehn-toh The anesthesiologist will place the epidural. El anestesiólogo le dará una epidural. ehl ah-nehs-teh-see-oh-loh-goh leh dah-rah oo-nah eh-pee-doo-rahl Please sign this consent. Por favor, firme esta autorización. pohr fah-bohr feer-meh ehs-tah ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn Sit on the side of the bed. Siéntese en el lado de la cama. see-ehn-teh-seh ehn ehl lah-doh deh lah kah-mah This is some cold soap. Ésto es un jabón frío. ehs-toh ehs oon hah-bohn free-oh This will sting for just a moment. Ésto le picará sólo por un momento. ehs-toh leh pee-kah-rah soh-loh pohr oon moh-mehn-toh Bend forward. Dóblese hacia adelante. doh-bleh-seh ah-see-ah ah-deh-lahn-teh

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 153 Push your back out like an angry cat. Arquée su espalda como un gato enojado. ahr-keh-eh soo ehs-pahl-dah koh-moh oon gah-toh eh-noh-hah-doh You/She will feel a lot of pressure. Sentirá mucha presión. sehn-tee-rah moo-chah preh-see-ohn Don’t move. No se mueva. noh seh moo-eh-bah Are your legs numb? ¿Sus piernas están entumecidas? soos pee-ehr-nahs ehs-tahn ehn-too-meh-see-dahs Did you/she take any medicines? ¿Tomó medicinas? toh-moh meh-dee-see-nahs Which ones? ¿Cuáles? koo-ah-lehs How much weight did you/she gain? ¿Cuánto subió de peso? koo-ahn-toh soo-bee-oh deh peh-soh This monitors your/her baby’s heart rate and your/her contractions. Ésto vigila la velocidad del corazón de su bebé y sus contracciones. ehs-toh bee-hee-lah lah beh-loh-see-dahd dehl koh-rah-sohn deh soo beh-beh ee soos kohn-trahk-see-oh-nehs With your permission, who may we talk to about your/her medical condition? Con su permiso, ¿a quién podemos hablar de su condición médica? kohn soo pehr-mee-soh ah kee-ehn poh-deh-mohs ah-lahr deh soo kohn-deesee-ohn meh-dee-kah We’re going to do an Rh factor test. Vamos a hacerle un examen del factor Rhesus. bah-mohs ah ah-sehr-leh oon ehk-sah-mehn dehl fahk-tohr rreh-soos

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154 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals We’re going to do an AIDS test. Le vamos a hacer un examen de SIDA. leh bah-mohs ah ah-sehr oon ehk-sah-mehn deh see-dah We are going to test for HIV. Vamos a examinarla para ver si tiene VIH. bah-mohs ah ehk-sah-mee-nahr-lah pah-rah behr see tee-eh-neh bee-ee-ah-cheh Someone from the lab will draw your/her blood. Alguien del laboratorio tomará su sangre. ahl-gee-ehn dehl lah-boh-rah-toh-ree-oh toh-mah-rah soo sahn-greh We need to start your/her contractions. Necesitamos empezar las contracciones. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs ehm-peh-sahr lahs kohn-trahk-see-oh-nehs We are going to administer some medicine to start up your/her contractions. Vamos a darle medicina para empezar las contracciones. bah-mohs ah dahr-leh meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehm-peh-sahr lahs kohntrahk-see-oh-nehs I will give you/her medicine to help you/her relax. Le daré medicina para ayudarle a relajarse. leh dah-reh meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ah-yoo-dahr-leh ah rreh-lah-hahr-seh Where is your/her pain? ¿Dónde está su dolor? dohn-deh ehs-tah soo doh-lohr I will give you/her pain medicine. Le daré medicina para el dolor. leh dah-reh meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl doh-lohr The doctor will break the amniotic sac. El doctor va a romper la bolsa amniótica. ehl dohk-tohr bah ah rrohm-pehr lah bohl-sah ahm-nee-oh-tee-kah We are going to put a scalp monitor on your/her baby. Vamos a poner un monitor en la cabeza de su bebé. bah-mohs ah poh-nehr oon moh-nee-tohr ehn lah kah-beh-sah deh soo beh-beh Push this button if you/she need/needs help. Apriete este botón si necesita ayuda. ah-pree-eh-teh ehs-teh boh-tohn see neh-seh-see-tah ah-yoo-dah

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 155 Do/Does you/ she need to use the bathroom? ¿Necesita usar el baño? neh-seh-see-tah oo-sahr ehl bah-nyoh Do/Does you/she need the bed pan? ¿Necesita el orinal? neh-seh-see-tah ehl oh-ree-nahl You/She can (can’t) walk around. (No) puede pasearse. (noh) poo-eh-deh pah-seh-ahr-seh You/She need/needs to stay in bed. Necesita quedarse en cama. neh-seh-see-tah keh-dahr-seh ehn kah-mah You/She can have some ice chips if your/her mouth is dry. Puede tomar hielo si su boca esta seca. poo-eh-deh toh-mahr ee-eh-loh see soo boh-kah ehs-tah seh-kah I’m going to check your/her cervix. Le voy a examinar la cerviz. leh boh-ee ah ehk-sah-mee-nahr lah sehr-bees Relax. Take a deep breath. Relájese. Respire profundamente. rreh-lah-heh-seh rrehs-pee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh Move your leg. Mueva la pierna. moo-eh-bah lah pee-ehr-nah I’m going to shave you/her. La voy a rasurar. lah boh-ee ah rrah-soo-rahr Do/Does you/she need something for the pain? ¿Necesita algo para aliviar el dolor? neh-seh-see-tah ahl-goh pah-rah ah-lee-bee-ahr ehl doh-lohr When your/her cervix has dilated to ten centimeters, you/she will begin to push. Cuando su cerviz se dilata diez centímetros, empiece a empujar. koo-ahn-doh soo sehr-bees seh dee-lah-tah dee-ehs sehn-tee-meh-trohs ehmpee-eh-seh ah ehm-poo-hahr

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156 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Your/Her cervix is at _____ centimeters. Su cerviz está dilatada _____ centímetros. soo sehr-bees ehs-tah dee-lah-tah-dah_____sehn-tee-meh-trohs Turn this way. Voltéese de esta forma. bohl-teh-eh-seh deh ehs-tah fohr-mah It’s time to push (give birth). Es hora de empujar (dar a luz). ehs oh-rah deh ehm-poo-hahr (dahr ah loos) Raise your head. Levante la cabeza. leh-bahn-teh lah kah-beh-sah Grab hold of your knees. Agarre sus rodillas. ah-gah-rreh soos rroh-dee-yahs When pushing, don’t scream. Cuándo empuja, no grite. koo-ahn-doh ehm-poo-hah noh gree-teh Push as hard as you can. Empuje con toda su fuerza. ehm-poo-heh kohn toh-dah soo foo-ehr-sah You’re only going to push during a contraction. Solamente empuje durante las contracciones. soh-lah-mehn-teh ehm-poo-heh doo-rahn-teh lahs kohn-trahk-see-oh-nehs Push as though you’re having a bowel movement. Empuje como si estuviera defecando. ehm-poo-heh koh-moh see ehs-too-bee-eh-rah deh-feh-kahn-doh (Don’t) push now. (No) empuje ahora. (noh) ehm-poo-heh ah-oh-rah (Don’t) stop pushing. (No) deje de empujar. (noh) deh-heh deh ehm-poo-hahr

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 157 We are concerned that your/her baby is in distress. Estamos preocupados de que su bebé esté en peligro. ehs-tah-mohs preh-oh-koo-pah-dohs deh keh soo beh-beh ehs-teh ehn peh-lee-groh Your/Her baby is breech. Su bebé está colocado al revés. soo beh-beh ehs-tah ahl rreh-behs The placenta is separating from the uterus. La placenta se está separando del útero. lah plah-sehn-tah seh ehs-tah seh-pah-rahn-doh dehl oo-teh-roh The placenta is blocking the birth canal. La placenta está bloqueando el canal uterino. lah plah-sehn-tah ehs-tah bloh-keh-ahn-doh ehl kah-nahl oo-teh-ree-noh You/She is going to need a c-section. Necesita una cesárea. neh-seh-see-tah oo-nah seh-sah-reh-ah Sign here. Firme aquí. feer-meh ah-kee You’re going to do it! ¡Va a salir bien! bah ah sah-leer bee-ehn You did it!/You gave birth! ¡Usted lo hizo!/¡Dio a luz! oo-stehd loh ee-soh/dee-oh ah loos It’s a boy (girl)! ¡Es un niño (una niña)! ehs oon nee-nyoh (oo-nah nee-nyah) How beautiful! ¡Qué bello(a)! keh beh-yoh (beh-yah) How cute! ¡Qué precioso(a)! keh preh-see-oh-soh (preh-see-oh-sah)

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158 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals How pretty! ¡Qué bonito(a)! keh boh-nee-toh (boh-nee-tah) Would you like to cut the umbilical cord? ¿Desea cortar el cordón umbilical? deh-seh-ah kohr-tahr ehl kohr-dohn oom-bee-lee-kahl Congratulations! ¡Felicidades!/¡Felicitaciones! feh-lee-see-dah-dehs feh-lee-see-tah-see-oh-nehs The doctor will now deliver the placenta. El doctor va a sacar la placenta. ehl dohk-tohr bah ah sah-kahr lah plah-sehn-tah I am going to massage your/her uterus. This may hurt. Voy a masajear su útero. Éste puede doler. boh-ee ah mah-sah-heh-ahr soo oo-teh-roh ehs-teh poo-eh-deh doh-lehr The doctor is repairing a tear. El doctor está reparando un rasgón. ehl dohk-tohr ehs-tah rreh-pah-rahn-doh oon rrahs-gohn We will clean you/her now. Ahora vamos a limpiarla. ah-oh-rah bah-mohs ah leem-pee-ahr-lah I am going to check your/her bleeding. Voy a chequear por sangre. boh-ee ah cheh-keh-ahr pohr sahn-greh Massage your/her uterus like this. Masajee su útero así. mah-sah-heh-eh soo oo-teh-roh ah-see Would you like to hold him/her? ¿Le gustaría cargarlo(a)? leh goos-tah-ree-ah kahr-gahr-loh (kahr-gahr-lah) To protect the baby’s eyes, we apply an ointment in each eye. Para proteger los ojos del bebé, le aplicamos un ungüento en cada ojo. pah-rah proh-teh-hehr lohs oh-hohs dehl beh-beh leh ah-plee-kah-mohs oon oon-goo-ehn-toh ehn kah-dah oh-hoh

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 159 Would you/she like to breastfeed? ¿Desea darle el pecho? deh-seh-ah dahr-leh ehl peh-choh Tickle the baby’s lips with your nipple until he/she opens wide. Cosquillee los labios de su bebé con su pezón hasta que abra la boca. kohs-kee-yeh-eh lohs lah-bee-ohs deh soo beh-beh kohn soo peh-sohn ahs-tah keh ah-brah lah boh-kah Then quickly move your nipple into the baby’s mouth. Ponga su pezón inmediatamente en la boca de su bebé. pohn-gah soo peh-sohn een-meh-dee-ah-mehn-teh ehn lah boh-kah deh soo beh-beh Let your baby nurse for about fifteen minutes on each breast. Don’t forget to burp the baby after each breast. Amamante al bebé quince minutos en cada seno. No se olvide de eructarlo(a) después de terminar con cada seno. ah-mah-mahn-teh ehl beh-beh keen-seh mee-noo-tohs ehn kah-dah seh-noh noh seh ohl-bee-deh deh eh-rook-tahr-loh (eh-rook-tahr-lah) dehs-poo-ehs deh tehr-mee-nahr kohn kah-dah seh-noh Breast milk is best because it has many important antibodies that your/her baby needs. La leche materna es la mejor porque contiene muchos anticuerpos importantes que su bebé necesita. lah leh-cheh mah-tehr-nah ehs lah meh-hor pohr-keh kohn-tee-eh-neh moo-chohs ahn-tee-koo-ehr-pohs eem-pohr-tahn-tehs keh soo beh-beh neh-seh-see-tah You/She need/needs to nurse your/her baby every two to three hours. Necesita amamantar a su bebé cada dos o tres horas. neh-seh-see-tah ah-mah-mahn-tahr ah soo beh-beh kah-dah dohs oh trehs oh-rahs We’re going to weigh your/her baby. Vamos a pesar a su bebé. bah-mohs ah peh-sahr soo beh-beh He/She weighs _____ grams (pounds, ounces). Pesa _____ gramos (libras, onzas). peh-sah_____grah-mohs (lee-brahs, ohn-sahs)

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160 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals We’re going to measure your/her baby. Vamos a medir a su bebé. bah-mohs ah meh-deer ah soo beh-beh He (She) is _____ inches. Él (Ella) mide _____ pulgadas. ehl (eh-yah) mee-deh_____pool-gah-dahs Your/Her baby is premature (stillborn). Su bebé es prematuro(a) (nació muerto). soo beh-beh ehs preh-mah-too-roh (preh-mah-too-rah) (nah-see-oh moo-ehr-toh) Your/Her baby needs _____. Su bebé necesita _____. soo beh-beh neh-seh-see-tah _____ a blanket una cobija a bottle un biberón the formula la fórmula

oo-nah koh-bee-hah oon bee-beh-rohn lah fohr-moo-lah

Colostrum It’s time to feed your/her baby. Es hora de amamantar a su bebito(a). ehs oh-rah deh ah-mah-mahn-tahr ah soo beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah) During the day, you/she can feed your/her baby every two to three hours. Durante el día, puede darle el pecho a su bebé cada dos o tres horas. doo-rahn-teh ehl dee-ah poo-eh-deh dahr-leh ehl peh-choh ah soo beh-beh kahdah dohs oh trehs oh-rahs At night, you/she can feed him/her every four to five hours. Por la noche puede darle el pecho cada cuatro o cinco horas. pohr lah noh-cheh poo-eh-deh dahr-leh ehl peh-choh kah-dah koo-ah-troh oh seen-koh oh-rahs

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 161 At first, your/her breasts produce a very important substance, which is very thick and very good for your/her baby. It is called colostrum. Al principio, sus senos producen un líquido muy espeso y muy importante para su bebé. Se llama colostrum. ahl preen-see-pee-oh soos seh-nohs proh-doo-sehn oon lee-kee-doh moo-ee ehspeh-soh ee moo-ee eem-pohr-tahn-teh pah-rah soo beh-beh seh yah-mah kohlohs-troom This rich liquid colostrum contains very important antibodies and minerals. Este líquido rico colostrum contiene los anticuerpos y minerales muy importantes. ehs-teh lee-kee-doh rree-koh koh-lohs-troom kohn-tee-eh-neh lohs ahn-tee-kooehr-pohs ee mee-neh-rah-lehs moo-ee eem-pohr-tahn-tehs It also contains sugar as well as protein. El colostrum contiene azúcar, así como proteína. ehl koh-lohs-troom kohn-tee-eh-neh ah-soo-kahr ah-see koh-moh proh-teh-ee-nah Your/Her body knows the perfect amount of colostrum it needs to produce to provide adequate nourishment for your baby. Su cuerpo sabe la cantidad perfecta de colostrum que se necesita para darle suficiente nutrición a su bebé. soo koo-ehr-poh sah-beh lah kahn-tee-dahd pehr-fehk-tah deh koh-lohs-troom keh seh neh-seh-see-tah pah-rah dahr-leh soo-fee-see-ehn-tehn noo-tree-see-ohn ah soo beh-beh Also, your/her baby’s tummy is very tiny—about the size of a walnut. También, el estómago de su bebé es muy pequeño—del tamaño de una nuez. tahm-bee-ehn ehl ehs-toh-mah-goh deh soo beh-beh ehs moo-ee peh-keh-nyoh dehl tah-mah-nyoh deh oo-nah noo-ehs This colostrum will help prepare your/her baby’s tummy for your/her true milk when it soon arrives. Este colostrum va a preparar el estómago de su bebé para recibir su leche materna cuando llegue pronto. ehs-teh koh-lohs-troom bah ah preh-pah-rahr ehl ehs-toh-mah-goh deh soo beh-beh pah-rah rreh-see-beer soo leh-cheh mah-tehr-nah koo-ahn-doh yehgeh prohn-toh

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162 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Also, this colostrum will help stimulate the baby’s bowels. It’s good for him (her) to defecate and urinate as soon as possible. También, este colostrum va a estimular el sistema digestivo de su bebé. Es bueno que él (ella) defeque y orine lo antes posible. tahm-bee-ehn ehs-teh koh-lohs-troom bah ah ehs-tee-moo-lahr ehl sees-tehmah dee-hehs-tee-boh deh soo beh-beh ehs boo-eh-noh keh ehl(eh-yah) dehfeh-keh ee oh-ree-neh loh ahn-tehs poh-see-bleh After about three to four days, your/her true milk will come in. Después de tres o cuatro días, su lecha materna regular estará lista. dehs-poo-ehs deh trehs oh koo-ah-troh dee-ahs soo leh-cheh mah-tehr-nah rreh-goo-lahr ehs-tah-rah lees-tah

Breastfeeding Can you read instructions in Spanish? ¿Puede leer instrucciones en español? poo-eh-deh leh-ehr een-strook-see-oh-nehs ehn ehs-pah-nyohl Do you prefer to read Spanish or English? ¿Prefiere leer en español o en inglés? preh-fee-eh-reh leh-ehr ehn ehs-pah-nyohl oh ehn een-glehs When did you last feed your baby? ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que dio de comer a su bebé? koo-ahn-doh foo-eh lah ool-tee-mah behs keh dee-oh deh koh-mehr ah soo beh-beh Did you breastfeed? ¿Le dio el pecho? leh dee-oh ehl peh-choh Breast milk contains many important antibodies. It’s best for your baby. La leche materna tiene muchos anticuerpos muy importantes. Es lo mejor para su bebé. lah leh-cheh mah-tehr-nah tee-eh-neh moo-chohs ahn-tee-koo-ehr-pohs moo-ee eem-pohr-tahn-tehs ehs loh meh-hohr pah-rah soo beh-beh Do your nipples hurt when the baby sucks? ¿Le duelen los pezones cuando el bebé mama? leh doo-eh-lehn lohs peh-soh-nehs koo-ahn-doh ehl beh-beh mah-mah

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 163 Instructions on breastfeeding Instrucciones para amamantar een-strook-see-oh-nehs pah-rah ah-mah-mahn-tahr Feed your baby every two to three hours. Amamante a su bebé cada dos o tres horas. ah-mah-mahn-teh ah soo beh-beh kah-dah dohs oh trehs oh-rahs You must eat well. Usted tiene que alimentarse bien. oo-stehd tee-eh-neh keh ah-lee-mehn-tahr-seh bee-ehn Don’t use drugs or alcohol. No tome ni drogas ni alcohol. noh toh-meh nee droh-gahs nee ahl-koh-ohl Tickle your baby’s lips with your nipple until he (she) opens wide. Quickly move your nipple inside his/her open mouth. Cosquillée los labios de su bebé con su pézon hasta que él (ella) abra la boca. Ponga inmediatamente su pézon en la boca de su bebé. kohs-kee-yeh-eh lohs lah-bee-ohs deh soo beh-beh kohn soo peh-sohn ahs-tah keh ehl (eh-yah) ah-brah lah boh-kah pohn-gah een-meh-dee-ah-mehn-teh soo peh-sohn ehn lah boh-kah deh soo beh-beh Make eye contact with your baby and gently talk to him/her. Mire a su bebé frecuentemente y háblele dulcemente. mee-reh ah soo beh-beh freh-koo-ehn-teh-mehn-teh ee ah-bleh-leh dool-sehmehn-teh Feed your baby for about fifteen minutes on each breast. Amamante a su bebé por quince minutos en cada seno. ah-mah-mahn-teh ah soo beh-beh pohr keen-seh mee-noo-tohs ehn kah-dah seh-noh Burp your baby after finishing each breast. No se olvide de eructar a su bebé después de darle cada seno. noh seh ohl-bee-deh deh eh-rook-tahr ah soo beh-beh dehs-poo-ehs deh dahrleh kah-dah seh-noh

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The Breast Pump and Bottle Feeding Instructions on pumping Instrucciones para bombear een-strook-see-oh-nehs pah-rah bohm-beh-ahr Keep all of the parts of the pump clean using hot water and soap. Rinse well with hot water. Mantenga limpias las partes de la bomba, usando agua caliente con jabón. Enjuague bien con agua caliente. mahn-tehn-gah leem-pee-ahs lahs pahr-tehs deh lah bohm-bah oo-sahn-doh ah-goo-ah kah-lee-ehn-teh kohn ha-bohn ehn-hoo-ah-geh bee-ehn kohn ah-goo-ah kah-lee-ehn-teh First begin pumping on low. You may then change to medium or high settings. Al principio, empiece a bombear con la succión baja. Después, puede cambiar a la succión más alta. ahl preen-see-pee-oh ehm-pee-eh-seh ah bohm-beh-ahr kohn lah sook-see-ohn bah-hah dehs-poo-ehs poo-eh-deh kahm-bee-ahr ah lah sook-see-ohn mahs ahl-tah You must pump every three hours for about fifteen to twenty minutes each breast. Tiene que bombear cada tres horas, de quince a veinte minutos cada seno. tee-eh-neh keh bohm-beh-ahr kah-dah trehs oh-rahs deh keen-seh ah beh-eenteh mee-noo-tohs kah-dah seh-noh You must return the pump when your baby goes home. Debe devolver la bomba cuando su bebé vaya a casa. deh-beh deh-bohl-behr lah bohm-bah koo-ahn-doh soo beh-beh bah-yah ah kah-sah Your milk can be kept in the refrigerator for up to forty-eight hours. Puede guardar su leche en el refrigerador hasta cuarenta y ocho horas. poo-eh-deh goo-ahr-dahr soo leh-cheh ehn ehl rreh-free-heh-rah-dohr ahs-tah koo-ah-rehn-tah ee oh-choh oh-rahs Your milk can be frozen for up to six months. Puede congelar su leche hasta seis meses. poo-eh-deh kohn-heh-lahr soo leh-cheh ahs-tah seh-ees meh-sehs

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 165 Instructions on bottle feeding Instrucciones para dar el biberón een-strook-see-oh-nehs pah-rah dahr ehl bee-beh-rohn Don’t lay down your baby when he/she takes the bottle. It’s not good for him/her. No acuéste a su bebé cuando esté tomando el biberón. No es bueno para su salud. noh ah-koo-ehs-teh ah soo beh-beh koo-ahn-doh ehs-teh toh-mahn-doh ehl beebeh-rohn noh ehs boo-eh-noh pah-rah soo sah-lood Burp your baby a few times while he/she is taking the bottle from you. No se olvide de eructar a su bebé mientras esté tomando el biberón. noh seh ohl-bee-deh deh eh-rook-tahr ah soo beh-beh mee-ehn-trahs ehs-teh toh-mahn-doh ehl bee-beh-rohn Make eye contact with your baby often as he/she is eating. Talk gently to him/her. Give him/her lots of hugs and kisses. Mire a menudo a su bebé mientras esté comiendo. Háblele muy dulcemente. Dele muchos besos y abrazos. mee-reh ah meh-noo-doh ah soo beh-beh mee-ehn-trahs ehs-teh koh-mee-ehn-doh ah-bleh-leh moo-ee dool-seh-mehn-teh deh-leh moo-chohs beh-sohs ee ah-brah-sos

Postpartum/Neonatal ICU Commonly Used Terms English

Spanish

Pronunciation

grams

gramos

grah-mohs

ounces

onzas

ohn-sahs

pounds

libras

lee-brahs

the bassinet

la cuna

lah koo-nah

the blanket

la cobija

lah koh-bee-hah

the car seat

el asiento para infantes

ehl ah-see-ehn-toh pah-rah een-fahn-tehs

the breast milk

la leche materna

lah leh-cheh mah-tehr-nah continued

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Pronunciation

the formula

la fórmula

lah fohr-moo-lah

the nursing bottle

el biberón

ehl bee-beh-rohn

the pacifier

el chupete

ehl choo-peh-teh

the dirty (clean, wet) diaper

el pañal sucio (limpio, mojado)

ehl pah-nyahl soo-see-oh (leem-pee-oh, mohhah-doh)

the eye exam

la prueba de la vista lah proo-eh-bah deh lah bees-tah

the hearing test

la prueba del oído

lah proo-eh-bah dehl oh-ee-doh

the bacteria

la bacteria

lah bahk-teh-ree-ah

the blood transfusion

la transfusión de sangre

lah trahns-foo-see-ohn deh sahn-greh

the artery in the umbilical cord

la arteria en el cordón umbilical

lah ahr-teh-ree-ah ehn ehl kohr-dohn oom-bee-lee-kahl

the vein in the umbilical cord

la vena en el cordón umbilical

lah beh-nah ehn ehl kohr-dohn oom-beelee-kahl

This is the intensive care unit. Ésta es la sala de cuidado intensivo. ehs-tah ehs lah sah-lah deh koo-ee-dah-doh een-tehn-see-boh Your baby must remain here until he (she) gets better. Su bebé debe quedarse aquí hasta que se mejore. soo beh-beh deh-beh keh-dahr-seh ah-kee ahs-tah keh seh meh-hoh-reh Your baby must stay in the nursery unless he (she) is with you. Su bebé debe quedarse en la guardería, a menos que esté con usted. soo beh-beh deh-beh keh-dahr-seh ehn lah goo-ahr-deh-ree-ah ah meh-nohs keh ehs-teh kohn oo-stehd Never leave your baby alone. Nunca deje solo(a) a su bebé. noon-kah deh-heh soh-loh (soh-lah) ah soo beh-beh

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 167 Your baby is sleeping. Su bebé está durmiendo. soo beh-beh ehs-tah door-mee-ehn-doh His/Her next feeding will be at _____. Su próxima comida será a las _____. soo prohk-see-mah koh-mee-dah seh-rah ah lahs _____ Your baby needs to eat every three to four hours. Su bebito(a) necesita comer cada tres o cuatro horas. soo beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah) neh-seh-see-tah koh-mehr kah-dah trehs oh kooah-troh oh-rahs Would you like to hold your baby (skin to skin)? ¿Le gustaría cargarlo (piel a piel)? leh goos-tah-ree-ah kahr-gahr-loh (pee-ehl ah pee-ehl) Would you like to _____? ¿Le gustaría _____? leh goo-stah-ree-ah _____ bathe him (her) bañarlo(a) breastfeed your baby

darle el pecho a su bebito(a)

change his/her diaper dress him (her)

cambiar su pañal vestirlo(a)

give your baby a bottle pick him (her) up take his/her picture take his/her temperature touch your baby undress him (her) wake him (her) up

darle el biberón cargarlo(a) tomar una foto tomar su temperatura tocar a su bebito(a) desvestirlo(a) despertarlo(a)

bah-nyahr-loh (bah-nyahr-lah) dahr-leh ehl peh-choh ah soo beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah) kahm-bee-ahr soo pah-nyahl behs-teer-loh (behs-teer-lah) dahr-leh ehl bee-beh-rohn kahr-gahr-loh (kahr-gahr-lah) toh-mahr oo-nah foh-toh toh-mahr soo tehm-peh-rah-too-rah toh-kahr ah soo beh-bee-toh (beh-bee-tah) dehs-behs-teer-loh (dehs-behs-teer-lah) dehs-pehr-tahr-loh (dehs-pehr-tahr-lah)

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168 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Touch him (her) like this. Tóquelo(a) así. toh-keh-loh (toh-keh-lah) ah-see Do you want him to have a circumcision? ¿Desea que le hagan la circuncisión? deh-seh-ah keh leh ah-gahn lah seer-koon-see-see-ohn This liquid contains _____. Este líquido contiene _____. ehs-teh lee-kee-doh kohn-tee-eh-neh _____ a lot of fats mucha grasa a lot of vitamins muchas vitaminas and minerals y minerales extra sugar azúcar suplementaria This medicine is _____. Ésta medicina es _____. ehs-tah meh-dee-see-nah ehs _____ an antibiotic un antibiótico for when para cuando baby’s heart baje la velocidad rate drops de su corazón to help your baby digest his/her food

para ayudarle a digerir su comida

moo-chah grah-sah moo-chahs bee-tah-meenahs ee mee-neh-rah-lehs ah-soo-kahr soo-plehmehn-tah-ree-ah

oon ahn-tee-bee-oh-tee-koh pah-rah koo-ahn-doh bah-heh lah beh-loh-seedahd deh soo koh-rahsohn pah-rah ah-yoo-dahr-leh ah dee-heh-reer soo koh-mee-dah

These monitor heart rate, breathing, and oxygen. Éstos vigilan la velocidad del corazón, la respiración, y el nivel de oxígeno. ehs-tohs bee-hee-lahn lah beh-loh-see-dahd dehl koh-rah-sohn lah rrehs-peerah-see-ohn ee ehl nee-behl deh ohk-see-heh-noh It is (not) normal. (No) es normal. (noh) ehs nohr-mahl He (She) holds her breath. Él (Ella) contiene la respiración. ehl (eh-yah) kohn-tee-eh-neh lah rreh-spee-rah-see-ohn

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Labor, Delivery, and Caring for Newborns 169 This is a peripheral IV. Éste es un suero periférico. ehs-teh ehs oon soo-eh-roh peh-ree-feh-ree-koh This is a central IV. Éste es un suero central. ehs-teh ehs oon soo-eh-roh sehn-trahl This monitor frequently makes noise. Este monitor hace ruido frecuentemente. ehs-teh moh-nee-tohr ah-seh rroo-ee-doh freh-koo-ehn-teh-mehn-teh Don’t worry, someone will turn it off No se preocupe, alguien lo apagará. noh seh preh-oh-koo-peh ahl-gee-ehn loh ah-pah-gah-rah We’re going to do an echocardiogram to monitor the heart function. It also looks at the blood flow in the chambers. Vamos a hacerle un ecocardiograma para vigilar la función del corazón. También comprueba la circulación de la sangre en las cámaras del corazón. bah-mohs ah ah-sehr-leh oon eh-koh-kahr-dee-oh-grah-mah pah-rah bee-hee-lahr lah foon-see-ohn dehl koh-rah-sohn tahm-bee-ehn kohm-proo-eh-bah lah seerkoo-lah-see-ohn deh lah sahn-greh ehn lahs kah-mah-rahs dehl koh-rah-sohn His/Her diaper is dry (dirty, wet). Su pañal está seco (sucio, mojado). soo pah-nyahl ehs-tah seh-koh (soo-see-oh, moh-hah-doh) The ventilator is helping your baby to breath. El ventilador ayuda a respirar a su bebé. ehl behn-tee-lah-dohr ah-yoo-dah ah rreh-spee-rahr ah soo beh-beh The bright light is to lower the baby’s biliruben level. It is too high. La luz brillante baja el nivel de bilirrubina del bebé. Es muy alto. lah loos bree-yahn-teh bah-hah ehl nee-behl deh bee-lee-rroo-bee-nah dehl beh-beh ehs moo-ee ahl-toh Your baby’s eyes are covered to protect them from the bright light. Los ojos de su bebé están cubiertos para protegerlos de la luz brillante. lohs oh-hohs deh soo beh-beh ehs-tahn koo-bee-ehr-tohs pah-rah proh-teh-hehrlohs deh lah loos bree-yahn-teh

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17 Sports Medicine Are you having any pain? ¿Tiene dolor? tee-eh-neh doh-lohr Yes. I have pain. Sí. Tengo dolor. see tehn-goh doh-lohr No. I don’t have pain. No. No tengo dolor. noh noh tehn-goh doh-lohr What type of pain? ¿Qué tipo de dolor? keh tee-poh deh doh-lohr burning quemante/ ardoroso chronic crónico constant constante deep profundo dull sordo intermittent intermitente mild moderado numbness entumecimiento/ adormecimiento pressure severe sharp

presión muy fuerte agudo 170

keh-mahn-teh/ ahr-doh-roh-soh kroh-nee-koh kohn-stahn-teh proh-foon-doh sohr-doh een-tehr-mee-tehn-teh moh-deh-rah-doh ehn-too-meh-see-meeehn-toh/ah-dohr-mehsee-mee-ehn-toh preh-see-ohn moo-ee foo-ehr-teh ah-goo-doh

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Sports Medicine 171 shooting/ stabbing stiffness strong throbbing tingling weak

punzante

poon-sahn-teh

la rigidez fuerte pulsante/ palpitante hormigueo débil

lah rree-hee-dehs foo-ehr-teh pool-sahn-teh/ pahl-pee-tahn-teh ohr-mee-geh-oh deh-beel

Where is your pain? ¿Dónde tiene dolor? dohn-deh tee-eh-neh doh-lohr How often? ¿Con qué frecuencia? kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah How long? ¿Hace cuánto tiempo? ah-seh koo-ahn-toh tee-ehm-poh Is it better or worse? ¿Está mejor o peor? ehs-tah meh-hohr oh peh-ohr What were you doing when this pain began? ¿Qué hacía cuando este dolor empezó? keh ah-see-ah koo-ahn-doh ehs-teh doh-lohr ehm-peh-soh When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Where did the pain begin? ¿Dónde le empezó el dolor? dohn-deh leh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr Has the pain changed location? ¿Ha cambiado de lugar el dolor? ah kahm-bee-ah-doh deh loo-gahr ehl doh-lohr Does the pain radiate? ¿Se corre el dolor? seh koh-rreh ehl doh-lohr

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172 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals From where to where? ¿Hacia dónde? ah-see-ah dohn-deh Did the pain develop suddenly or slowly? ¿El dolor se inició lentamente o de repente? ehl doh-lohr seh ee-nee-see-oh lehn-tah-mehn-teh oh deh rreh-pehn-teh Is this the first time you’ve had this pain? ¿Es la primera vez que le aparece este dolor? ehs lah pree-meh-rah behs keh leh ah-pah-reh-seh ehs-teh doh-lohr Have you tried applying heat (ice)? ¿Ha tratado de aplicar calor (hielo)? ah trah-tah-doh deh ah-plee-kahr kah-lohr (ee-eh-loh)

Time Durations English

Spanish

Pronunciation

second(s)

segundo(s)

seh-goon-doh(s)

minute(s)

minuto(s)

mee-noo-toh(s)

hour(s)

hora(s)

oh-rah(s)

day(s)

día(s)

dee-ah(s)

week(s)

semana(s)

seh-mah-nah(s)

month(s)

mes(es)

mehs(ehs)

year(s)

año(s)

ah-nyoh(s)

every _____

cada _____

kah-dah _____

every day

cada día

kah-dah dee-ah

every morning (afternoon, evening)

cada mañana (tarde, noche)

kah-dah mah-nyah-nah (tahr-deh, noh-cheh)

every time

cada vez

kah-dah behs

frequently

frecuentemente

freh-koo-ehn-teh-mehn-teh

in the morning (afternoon, evening)

por la mañana (tarde, noche)

pohr lah mah-nyah-nah (tahr-deh, noh-cheh)

never

nunca

noon-kah

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Spanish

Pronunciation

often

muchas veces/ a menudo

mmo-chahs beh-sehs/ ah meh-noo-doh

rarely

rara vez

rrah-rah behs

sometimes

a veces

ah beh-sehs

once in a while

de vez en cuando

deh behs ehn koo-ahn-doh

Try to _____. Trate de _____. trah-teh deh_____ bend cross extend move pull push rest squeeze turn (Don’t) bend _____. (No) doble _____. (noh) doh-bleh (Don’t) cross _____. (No) cruce _____. (noh) kroo-seh (Don’t) extend _____. (No) extienda _____. (noh) ehks-tee-ehn-dah (Don’t) move _____. (No) mueva _____. (noh) moo-eh-bah (Don’t) pull _____. (No) jale _____. (noh) hah-leh

doblar cruzar extender mover jalar empujar descansar apretar girar

doh-blahr kroo-sahr ehks-tehn-dehr moh-behr hah-lahr ehm-poo-hahr dehs-kahn-sahr ah-preh-tahr hee-rahr

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174 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals (Don’t) push _____. (No) empuje _____. (noh) ehm-poo-heh Apply heat (ice). Aplique calor (hielo). ah-plee-keh kah-lohr (ee-eh-loh) (Don’t) exercise. (No) haga ejercicio. (noh) ah-gah eh-hehr-see-see-oh Lie down. Acuéstese. ah-koo-ehs-teh-seh Rest. Descanse. dehs-kahn-seh Sit down. Siéntese. see-ehn-teh-seh Squeeze. Apriete. ah-pree-eh-teh Turn. Voltée. bohl-teh-eh down up up to up to here

abajo arriba hasta hasta aquí

ah-bah-hoh ah-rree-bah ahs-tah ahs-tah ah-kee

Hold for _____ seconds (minutes). Mantenga _____ segundos (minutos). mahn-tehn-gah____ seh-goon-dohs (mee-noo-tohs) One time (two times, three times) a day. Una vez (dos veces tres veces) al día. oo-nah behs (dohs beh-sehs trehs beh-sehs) ahl dee-ah

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Sports Medicine 175 Do until you’re tired. Hágalo hasta que se canse. ah-gah-loh ahs-tah keh seh kahn-seh Don’t do it if it hurts. No lo haga si le duele. noh loh ah-gah see leh doo-eh-leh When is your/his/her appointment with the doctor? ¿Cuándo es su cita con el doctor? koo-ahn-doh ehs soo see-tah kohn ehl dohk-tohr You/He/She need/needs to come back _____. Necesita volver el _____. neh-seh-see-tah bohl-behr ehl_____ You/He/She need/needs _____. Necesita _____. neh-seh-see-tah a bandage una venda (un vendaje) a Band-Aid una curita bed rest quedarse en cama a cast crutches diet management doctor fluids eye glasses intensive therapy physical therapy a prescription rest rehabilitation sitz bath a sling a specialist

un yeso muletas supervisar su dieta un doctor líquidos anteojos terapia intensiva fisioterapia una receta descansar rehabilitación un baño de asiento un cabestrillo un especialista

oo-nah behn-dah (oon behn-dah-heh) oo-nah koo-ree-tah keh-dahr-seh ehn kah-mah oon yeh-soh moo-leh-tahs soo-pehr-bee-sahr soo dee-eh-tah oon-dohk-tohr lee-kee-dohs ahn-teh-oh-hohs teh-rah-pee-ah een-tehn-see-bah fee-see-oh-teh-rah-pee-ah oo-nah rreh-seh-tah dehs-kahn-sahr rreh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-ohn oon-bah-nyoh deh ah-see-ehn-toh oon kah-behs-tree-yoh oon ehs-peh-seeah-lees-tah

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176 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals stitches testing treatment walker a wheelchair

puntos (puntadas) pruebas tratamiento un andador una silla de ruedas

poon-tohs (poon-tah-dahs) proo-eh-bahs trah-tah-mee-ehn-toh oon ahn-dah-dohr oo-nah see-yah deh rroo-eh-dahs

We are prescribing you medicine for the pain. Le recetamos medicina para el dolor. leh rreh-seh-tah-mohs meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl doh-lohr Take this prescription to the pharmacy. Lleve esta receta a la farmacia. yeh-beh ehs-tah rreh-seh-tah ah lah fahr-mah-see-ah

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18 Diabetes Management Explaining Diabetes to a Patient What is diabetes? ¿Qué significa diabetes? keh seeg-nee-fee-kah dee-ah-beh-tehs Diabetes means having too much sugar in the blood. Diabetes significa que hay demasiada azúcar en la sangre. dee-ah-beh-tehs seeg-nee-fee-kah keh ah-ee deh-mah-see-ah-dah ah-soo-kahr ehn lah sahn-greh Your body changes the food you eat into glucose (blood sugar). Su cuerpo transforma en glucosa (azúcar sanguínea) la comida. soo koo-ehr-poh trahns-fohr-mah ehn gloo-koh-sah (ah-soo-kahr sahn-geeneh-ah) lah koh-mee-dah In order for glucose to get into the cells, there must be insulin present. Para transportar la glucosa a las células, tiene que haber insulina. pah-rah trahs-pohr-tahr lah gloo-koh-sah ah lahs seh-loo-lahs tee-eh-neh kehah-behr een-soo-lee-nah Insulin helps the glucose get into the cells. La insulina ayuda a transportar la glucosa a las células. lah een-soo-lee-nah ah-yoo-dah ah trahns-pohr-tahr lah gloo-koh-sah ah lahs seh-loo-lahs

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178 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals People who have type-2 diabetes either do not produce enough insulin or their body does not use the insulin they have effectively enough. Often people have a combination of these two. Las personas que tienen diabetes tipo-dos no producen bastante insulina o su cuerpo no utiliza efectivamente la insulina. A menudo las personas tienen una combinación de los dos tipos. lahs pehr-sohn-nahs keh tee-eh-nehn dee-ah-beh-tehs tee-poh dohs noh prohdoo-sehn bahs-tahn-teh een-soo-lee-nah oh soo koo-ehr-poh noh oo-tee-lee-sah eh-fehk-tee-bah-mehn-teh lah een-soo-lee-nah ah meh-noo-doh lahs pehr-sohnahs tee-eh-nehn oo-nah kohm-bee-nah-see-ohn deh lohs dohs tee-pohs High blood sugar over a long period of time causes damage to large and small blood vessels and can also damage nerves throughout the body. Los niveles altos de azúcar sanguíneo prolongados causan daños a los vasos sanguíneos y a los nervios. lohs nee-beh-lehs ahl-tohs deh ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-oh proh-lohn-gahdohs kah-oo-sahn dah-nyohs ah lohs bah-sohs sahn-gee-neh-ohs ee ah lohs nehr-bee-ohs The Hemoglobin A 1c test shows your average blood sugar control during the last three months. La prueba de hemoglobina A 1c muestra el promedio del control de su azúcar sanguínea durante los últimos tres meses. lah proo-eh-bah deh eh-moh-gloh-bee-nah ah uno seh moo-ehs-trah ehl prohmeh-dee-oh dehl kohn-trol deh soo ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah doo-rahn-teh lohs ool-tee-mohs trehs meh-sehs Diet: budgeting out the carbohydrate food you eat in the day. La dieta: haciendo un presupuesto para el consumo diario de hidratos de carbono. lah dee-eh-tah: ah-see-ehn-doh oon pre-soo-poo-ehs-toh pah-rah ehl kohn-soomoh dee-ah-ree-oh deh ee-drah-tohs deh kahr-boh-noh Exercise: Thirty to forty minutes of walking four to five times a week. El ejercicio: caminatas de treinta a cuarenta minutos, cuatro o cinco veces por semana. ehl eh-hehr-see-see-oh: kah-mee-nah-tahs deh treh-een-tah ah koo-ah-rehn-tah mee-noo-tohs koo-ah-troh oh seen-koh beh-sehs pohr seh-mah-nah

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Diabetes Management 179 Standards of care for people with diabetes: Criterios para el cuidado de personas con diabetes: kree-teh-ree-ohs pah-rah ehl koo-ee-dah-doh deh pehr-soh-nahs kohn dee-ahbeh-tehs Tests and exams: Las pruebas y los exámenes: lahs proo-eh-bahs ee lohs ehk-sah-meh-nehs Recommendations for frequency: Las recomendaciones para la frecuencia: lahs rreh-koh-mehn-dah-see-oh-nehs pah-rah lah freh-koo-ehn-see-ah Goals: Metas: meh-tahs Self-blood-glucose monitoring: El autocontrol de la glucosa en la sangre: ehl ah-oo-toh-kohn-trol deh lah gloo-koh-sah ehn lah sahn-greh The recommendations for goals of blood sugar control are: Las recomendaciones para metas del control de azúcar sanguínea son: lahs rreh-koh-mehn-dah-see-oh-nehs pah-rah meh-tahs dehl kohn-trohl deh ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah sohn Before meals: 80–120 mg/dl Antes de las comidas: 80–120 miligramos ahn-tehs deh lahs koh-mee-dahs oh-chen-tah ah see-ehn-toh beh-een-teh meelee-grah-mohs Before bedtime: 100–140 mg/dl Antes de acostarse: 100-140 miligramos ahn-tehs deh ah-kohs-tahr-seh see-ehn-toh ah see-ehn-toh koo-ah-renh-tah mee-lee-grah-mohs Two hours after meals: less than 180 mg/dl Dos horas después de las comidas: menos de 180 miligramos dohs oh-rahs dehs-poo-ehs deh lahs koh-mee-dahs meh-nohs deh see-ehn-toh oh-chehn-tah mee-lee-grah-mohs

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180 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Examples of alternate methods of blood glucose testing: Ejemplos de métodos alternos de pruebas de glucosa en la sangre: eh-hehm-plohs deh meh-toh- ahl-tehr-nohs dohs deh proo-eh-bahs deh glookoh-sah ehn lah sahn-greh Four times a day: Cuatro veces al día: koo-ah-troh beh-sehs ahl dee-ah Before breakfast Antes del desayuno ahn-tehs dehl deh-sah-yoo-noh Before lunch Antes del almuerzo ahn-tehs dehl ahl-moo-ehr-soh Before supper Antes de la cena ahn-tehs deh lah seh-nah At bedtime Hora de acostarse oh-rah deh ah-kohs-tahr-seh Keep repeating this pattern. Continúe repitiendo este ejemplo. kohn-tee-noo-eh rreh-pee-tee-ehn-doh ehs-teh eh-hehm-ploh Oral diabetes medications: Las medicinas orales para la diabetes: lahs meh-dee-see-nahs oh-rah-lehs pah-rah lah dee-ah-beh-tehs Group 1: These help stimulate pancreas to make more insulin. Grupo Uno: Éstas ayudana estimular el páncreas a producir más insulina. groo-poh oo-noh: ehs-tahs ah-yoo-dahnah ehs-tee-moo-lahr ehl pahn-kreh-ahs ah proh-doo-seer mahs een-soo-lee-nah Group 2: These help the body to use the insulin you have. Grupo Dos: Éstas ayudan al cuerpo a utilizar la insulina que tiene. groo-poh dohs: ehs-tahs ah-yoo-dahn ahl koo-ehr-poh ah oo-tee-lee-sahr lah een-soo-lee-nah keh tee-eh-neh

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Diabetes Management 181 Group 3: These prevent glucose from being absorbed as quickly from the food. Grupo Tres: Éstas impiden que la absorción de glucosa sea demasiada rápida. groo-poh trehs: ehs-tah eem-pee-dehn keh lah ahb-sohr-see-ohn deh gloo-kohsah seh-ah deh-mah-see-ah-dah rrah-pee-dah

Talking to Patients about Hypoglycemia Signs of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar): Las señales de hipoglicemia (el nivel bajo de azúcar en sangre): lahs seh-nyah-lehs deh ee-poh-glee-seh-mee-ah (ehl nee-behl bah-hoh deh ahsoo-kahr ehn lah sahn-greh) 1. Cold sweats, extreme hunger 1. Sudores fríos, hambre extrema soo-doh-rehs free-ohs ahm-breh ehks-treh-mah 2. Trembling, nervousness, or shakiness 2. Temblores, nerviosidad tehm-bloh-rehs nehr-bee-oh-see-dahd 3. Heart pounding 3. Palpitaciones del corazón violentos pahl-pee-tah-see-oh-ne dehl koh-rah-sohn bee-oh-lehn-tohs 4. Grouchiness, irritability 4. Malhumor, irritabilidad mahl-oo-mohr ee-ree-tah-bee-lee-dahd 5. Confusion 5. Aturdimiento ah-toor-dee-mee-ehn-toh 6. Numbness or tingling of lips or tongue 6. Entumecimiento u hormigueo de los labios o de la lengua ehn-too-meh-see-mee-ehn-toh oo ohr-mee-geh-oh deh lohs lah-bee-ohs oh deh lah lehn-goo-ah 7. Loss of consciousness, seizures 7. Pérdida del conocimiento, ataques pehr-dee-dah dehl koh-noh-see-mee-ehn-toh ah-tah-kehs

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182 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals What to do: Qué hacer: keh ah-sehr 1. Check blood sugar. If it is below 70, take one of the following: 1. Verifique el azúcar sanguínea. Si es menor de setenta, tome uno de los siguientes: beh-ree-fee-keh ehl ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah see ehs meh-nohr deh sehtehn-tah toh-meh oo-noh deh lohs see-gee-ehn-tehs two to three dos o tres tabletas dohs oh trehs tah-blehglucose tablets de glucosa tahs deh gloo-koh-sah (best choice) (lo más (loh mahs rreh-kohrecomendable) mehn-dah-bleh) one cup of una taza de oo-nah tah-sah deh low-fat or leche leh-cheh dehs-nahskim milk desnatada tah-dah one-half cup media taza meh-dee-ah tahfruit juice de jugo de frutas sah deh hoo-goh deh froo-tahs six small hard seis caramelos seh-ees kah-rah-meh-lohs candies or pequeños o peh-keh-nyohs oh jelly beans caramelos de kah-rah-meh-lohs goma deh goh-mah 2. Wait fifteen minutes. If you aren’t going to eat a meal within an hour, then eat a small snack (milk and crackers or half a sandwich). 2. Espere quince minutos; si no va a comer dentro de una hora, tome una merienda pequeña (leche con galletas o medio sándwich). ehs-peh-reh keen-seh mee-noo-tohs see noh bah ah koh-mehr dehn-troh deh oo-nah oh-rah toh-meh oo-nah meh-ree-ehn-dah peh-keh-nyah (leh-cheh kohn gah-yeh-tahs oh meh-dee-oh sahnd-weech) 3. Wait another fifteen minutes and recheck blood sugar. 3. Espere otros quince minutos y verifique su azúcar sanguínea. ehs-peh-reh oh-trohs keen-seh mee-noo-tohs ee beh-ree-fee-keh soo ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah 4. Determine why low blood sugar occurred. 4. Determine por qué bajó el azúcar sanguínea. deh-tehr-mee-neh pohr keh bah-hoh ehl ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah

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Talking to Patients about Hyperglycemia Signs of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): Las señales de hiperglicemia (el nivel alto de azúcar en la sangre): lahs seh-nyah-lehs deh ee-pehr-glee-seh-mee-ah (ehl nee-behl ahl-toh deh ahsoo-kahr ehn lah sahn-greh 1. Increased thirst and urination 1. Aumento de sed y deseos de orinar ah-oo-mehn-toh deh sehd ee deh-seh-ohs deh oh-ree-nahr 2. Blurry vision 2. Visión borrosa bee-see-ohn boh-rroh-sah 3. Fatigue 3. Fatiga fah-tee-gah 4. Weakness, loss of energy 4. Debilidad, pérdida de energía deh-bee-lee-dahd pehr-dee-dah deh eh-nehr-hee-ah 5. Blood sugar level higher than two hundred. 5. Nivel de azúcar sanguínea mayor de doscientos. nee-behl deh ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah mah-yohr deh dohs-see-ehn-tohs What to do: Qué hacer: keh ah-sehr

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184 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals 1. Call your doctor immediately if your level is over three hundred. 1. Llame a su doctor inmediatamente si el nivel de azúcar sanguínea sube más de trescientos. yah-meh ah soo dohk-tohr een-meh-dee-ah-tah-mehn-teh see ehl nee-behl deh ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah soo-beh mahs deh trehs-see-ehn-tohs 2. Take non-caloric fluids (water, diet soda, tea, etc.), not juices, milk, or regular soda, if you’re able to swallow. 2. Si puede tragar, tome líquidos como agua, refrescos sin azúcar, té, etc., no tome jugos, leche, ni refrescos regulares. see poo-eh-deh trah-gahr toh-meh lee-kee-dohs koh-moh ah-goo-ah rreh-frehskohs seen ah-soo-kahr teh eht-seh-teh-rah noh toh-meh hoo-gohs leh-cheh nee rreh-frehs-kohs rreh-goo-lah-rehs 3. Test blood sugar more frequently. 3. Chequee más frecuentemente el azúcar en la sangre. cheh-keh-eh mahs freh-koo-ehn-teh-mehn-teh ehl ah-soo-kahr ehn lah sahn-greh 4. Recognize that illness or stress can cause hyperglycemia. 4. Reconozca que algunas enfermedades o la tensión pueden causar hiperglicemia. rreh-koh-nohs-kah keh ahl-goo-nahs ehn-fehr-meh-dah-dehs oh lah tehn-seeohn poo-eh-dehn kah-oo-sahr ee-pehr-glee-seh-mee-ah 5. If you have three high readings (over two hundred) at the same time of the day for three days in a row, call your doctor. 5. Si tiene tres medidas altas (más de doscientos) a la misma hora del día durante tres días seguidos, llame a su doctor. see tee-eh-neh trehs meh-dee-dahs ahl-tahs (mahs deh dohs-see-ehn-tohs) ah lah mees-mah oh-rah dehl dee-ah doo-rahn-teh trehs dee-ahs seh-gee-dohs yahmeh ah soo dohk-tohr 6. If you look at a week’s worth of blood sugar results and over half of them are over one hundred forty, call the doctor. 6. Si durante una semana el nivel promedio de su azúcar sanguínea es más de ciento cuarenta, llame a su doctor. see doo-rahn-teh oo-nah seh-mah-nah ehl nee-behl proh-meh-dee-oh deh soo ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah ehs mahs ahl-tah deh see-ehn-toh koo-ahr-rehntah yah-meh ah soo dohk-tohr

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Talking to Patients about Sick Days Sick-day rules: Las reglas para cuando esté enfermo(a): lahs rreh-glahs pah-rah koo-ahn-doh ehs-teh ehn-fehr-moh (ehn-fehr-mah) 1. Always take your insulin or your diabetes pill, even if you cannot eat. 1. Tome siempre su insulina o su píldora para diabetes, aunque no pueda comer. toh-meh see-ehm-preh soo een-soo-lee-nah oh soo peel-doh-rah pah-rah dee-ahbeh-tehs ah-oon-keh noh poo-eh-dah koh-mehr 2. Call your doctor when you feel sick. 2. Llame a su doctor cuando se sienta enfermo(a). yah-meh ah soo dohk-tohr koo-ahn-doh seh see-ehn-tah ehn-fehr-moh (ehnfehr-mah) 3. Test your blood sugar every four hours. 3. Chequee su azúcar sanguínea cada cuatro horas. cheh-keh-eh soo ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-neh-ah kah-dah koo-ah-troh oh-rahs 4. Drink plenty of sugar-free liquids like broth, tea, coffee, water, and diet pop. 4. Tome muchos líquidos sin azúcar, como caldo, té, café, agua, y refrescos dietéticos. toh-meh moo-chohs lee-kee-dohs seen ah-soo-kahr koh-moh kahl-doh, teh, kah-feh, ah-goo-ah, ee rreh-frehs-kohs dee-eh-teh-tee-kohs 5. Rest. 5. Descanse. dehs-kahn-seh 6. If you cannot eat solid food, replace food with fruit juice, regular Sprite or 7-Up. But watch your blood sugar levels carefully to be sure it doesn’t increase. 6. Si no puede comer comida sólida, sustitúyala con jugo de frutas, Sprite o 7-Up. Pero monitoree cuidadosamente el nivel de su azúcar sanguínea para que no aumente. see noh poo-eh-deh koh-mehr koh-mee-dah soh-lee-dah soos-tee-too-yah-lah kohn hoo-goh deh froo-tahs sprah-eet oh 7-Up. peh-roh moh-nee-toh-reh-eh koo-ee-dah-doh-sah-mehn-teh ehl nee-behl deh soo ah-soo-kahr sahn-gee-nehah pah-rah keh noh ah-oo-mehn-teh

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186 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals 7. If you still cannot eat after six hours, call your doctor. 7. Si todavía no puede comer después de seis horas, llame a su doctor. see toh-dah-bee-ah noh poo-eh-deh koh-mehr dehs-poo-ehs deh seh-ees oh-rahs yah-meh ah soo dohk-tohr

Talking to Patients about Foot Care Foot care—what to do: El cuidado de los pies—qué hacer: ehl koo-ee-dah-doh deh lohs pee-ehs keh ah-sehr 1. Check your feet every day. Call your doctor about sores, cuts, or cracks. 1. Examínese los pies todos los días. Llame a su doctor si tiene úlceras, cortaduras, o grietas. ehk-sah-mee-neh-seh lohs pee-ehs toh-dohs lohs dee-ahs yah-meh ah soo dohktohr see tee-eh-neh ool-seh-rahs kohr-tah-doo-rahs oh gree-eh-tahs 2. Wash your feet every day with warm water and mild soap. Don’t soak your feet! 2. Lávese los pies todos los días con agua tibia y jabón suave. ¡No remoje los pies en agua! lah-beh-seh lohs pee-ehs toh-dohs lohs dee-ahs kohn ah-goo-ah tee-bee-ah ee hah-bohn soo-ah-beh noh rreh-moh-heh lohs pee-ehs ehn ah-goo-ah 3. Soften your feet with lotion. Don’t put lotion between toes! 3. Suavice sus pies con loción. ¡No se ponga loción entre los dedos del pie! soo-ah-bee-seh soos pee-ehs kohn loh-see-ohn noh seh pohn-gah loh-see-ohn ehn-treh lohs deh-dohs dehl pee-eh 4. Wear comfortable, supportive shoes. 4. Póngase zapatos cómodos y firmes. pohn-gah-seh sah-pah-tohs koh-moh-dohs ee feer-mehs 5. Never go barefoot! 5. ¡Nunca camine descalzo(a)! noon-kah kah-mee-neh dehs-kahl-soh (dehs-kahl-sah)

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19 Critical Care Cardiac Do you have chest pains? ¿Tiene dolores en el pecho? tee-eh-neh doh-loh-rehs ehn ehl peh-choh Point to where it hurts. Señale dónde le duele. seh-nyah-leh dohn-deh leh doo-eh-leh How do you rate the pain? ¿Cómo es el dolor? koh-moh ehs ehl doh-lohr Tell me in numbers how strong the pain is. Dígame en números cuán fuerte es el dolor. dee-gah-meh ehn noo-meh-rohs koo-ahn foo-ehr-teh ehs ehl doh-lohr A zero is no pain, a five is moderate pain, a ten is the worst pain imaginable. Cero significa que no tiene dolor, cinco es un dolor moderado y diez es un dolor muy muy fuerte. seh-roh seeg-nee-fee-kah keh noh tee-eh-neh doh-lohr, seen-koh ehs oon dohlohr moh-deh-rah-doh ee dee-ehs ehs oon doh-lohr moo-ee moo-ee foo-ehr-teh Does the pain travel to your arm, shoulder, or jaw? ¿Se mueve el dolor hacia el brazo, el hombro, o la quijada? seh moo-eh-beh ehl doh-lohr ah-see-ah ehl brah-soh ehl ohm-broh oh lah keehah-dah 187

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188 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Does it stay in one place? ¿Se queda en un lugar? seh keh-dah ehn oon loo-gahr When did the pain begin? ¿Cuándo empezó el dolor? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh ehl doh-lohr What type of pain is it? Dull, crushing, squeezing, or sharp? ¿Qué tipo de dolor es? ¿Sordo, oprimente, o agudo? keh tee-poh deh doh-lohr ehs sohr-doh oh-pree-mehn-teh oh ah-goo-doh Do you feel any pressure or tightness in the chest? ¿Siente presión o tensión en el pecho? see-ehn-teh preh-see-ohn oh tehn-see-ohn ehn ehl peh-choh Is there anything that makes the pain better or worse? ¿Hay algo que le alivie o le aumente el dolor? ah-ee ahl-goh keh leh ah-lee-bee-eh oh leh ah-oo-mehn-teh ehl doh-lohr Is the pain constant or intermittent? ¿El dolor es constante o intermitente? ehl doh-lohr ehs kohn-stahn-teh oh een-tehr-mee-tehn-teh What were you doing when the pain began? ¿Qué hacía cuando el dolor empezó? keh ah-see-ah koo-ahn-doh ehl doh-lohr ehm-peh-soh Did resting make the pain stop? ¿El descanso paró el dolor? ehl dehs-kahn-soh pah-roh ehl doh-lohr Have you recently hurt your chest in an accident? ¿Se ha herido el pecho recientemente en un accidente? seh ah eh-ree-doh ehl peh-choh rreh-see-ehn-teh-mehn-teh ehn oon ahk-seedehn-teh How long does the attack last? ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el ataque? koo-ahn-toh tee-ehm-poh doo-rah ehl ah-tah-keh Are you having trouble breathing? ¿Tiene problemas con la respiración? tee-eh-neh proh-bleh-mahs kohn lah rreh-spee-rah-see-ohn

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Critical Care 189 Are you short of breath? ¿Le falta la respiración? leh fahl-tah lah rreh-spee-rah-see-ohn Is the pain worse with a deep breath? ¿Es el dolor peor cuando respira profundamente? ehs ehl doh-lohr peh-ohr koo-ahn-doh rreh-spee-rah proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh Have/Has you/he/she coughed up any blood? ¿Ha tosido sangre? ah toh-see-doh sahn-greh Are you nauseated? ¿Tiene náusea? tee-eh-neh nah-oo-seh-ah Have/Has you/he/she vomited? ¿Ha vomitado? ah boh-mee-tah-doh Have/Has you/he/she ever had a heart attack? ¿Ha tenido alguna vez un ataque cardíaco? ah teh-nee-doh ahl-goo-nah behs oon-ah-tah-keh kahr-dee-ah-koh Has anyone in your/his/her family had a heart attack? ¿Alguien en su familia ha tenido un ataque cardíaco? ahl-gee-ehn ehn soo fah-mee -lee-yah ah teh-nee-doh oon ah-tah-keh kahr-dee-ah-koh Are you sweaty? ¿Suda mucho? soo-dah moo-choh Do/Does you/he/she take heart medicine? ¿Toma medicina para el corazón? toh-mah meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl koh-rah-sohn Do you have _____? ¿Tiene _____? tee-eh-neh _____ burning in ardor en the chest el pecho chills escalofríos

ahr-dohr ehn ehl peh-choh ehs-kah-loh-free-ohs

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190 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals cold sensation in the extremities cough diabetes dizziness fainting fever a heart condition heart murmurs high blood pressure high cholesterol irregular heartbeats loss of consciousness nausea numbness palpitations shortness of breath (a lot of) stress sweating swelling a tingling sensation vomiting

frío en las manos o los pies una tos diabetes melitus

free-oh ehn lahs mah-nohs oh lohs pee-ehs oo-nah tohs dee-ah-beh-tehs meh-lee-toos mareos mah-reh-ohs desmayos dehs-mah-yohs fiebre fee-eh-breh problemas proh-bleh-mahs dehl del corazón koh-rah-sohn murmullos en moor-moo-yohs ehn el corazón ehl koh-rah-sohn presión preh-see-ohn sahn-geesanguínea alta neh-ah ahl-tah colesterol alto koh-lehs-teh-rohl ahl-toh latidos del corazón lah-tee-dohs dehl koh-rahirregulares sohn ee-rreh-goo-lah-rehs pérdida del pehr-dee-dah dehl kohconocimiento noh-see-mee-ehn-toh náusea nah-oo-seh-ah adormecimiento ah-dohr-meh-see-meeehn-toh palpitaciones pahl-pee-tah-see-oh-nehs falta de fahl-tah deh rreh-speerespiración rah-see-ohn (mucha) tensión (moo-chah) tehn-see-ohn nerviosa nehr-bee-oh-sah sudores soo-doh-rehs hinchazón een-chah-sohn hormigueo ohr-mee-geh-oh vómitos

boh-mee-tohs

I’m going to examine your heart, lungs, and abdomen. Voy a examinarle el corazón, los pulmones, y el abdomen. boh-ee ah ehk-sah-mee-nahlehr ehl koh-rah-sohn lohs pool-moh-nehs ee ehl ahb-doh-mehn

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Critical Care 191 Can you take a deep breath? ¿Puede respirar profundamente? poo-eh-deh rreh-spee-rahr proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh I am going to give you some oxygen. Voy a darle oxígeno. boh-ee ah dahr-leh ohk-see-heh-noh I’m going to take your pulse and blood pressure. Voy a tomarle su pulso y su presión. boh-ee ah toh-mahr-leh soo pool-soh ee soo preh-see-ohn I am going to do an EKG. Voy a hacerle un electrocardiograma. boh-ee ah ah-sehr-leh oon eh-lehk-troh-kahr-dee-oh-grah-mah It tells me how your heart is doing. Ésto me dice como funciona su corazón. ehs-toh meh dee-seh koh-moh foon-see-oh-nah soo koh-rah-sohn I am connecting you/him (her) to a heart monitor. Lo (La) voy a conectar a un monitor del corazón. loh (lah) boh-ee ah koh-nehk-tahr ah oon moh-nee-tohr dehl koh-rah-sohn We need to put on a heart monitor to watch your/his/her heart. Necesitamos ponerle un monitor cardíaco para observar su corazón. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs poh-nehr-leh oon moh-nee-tohr kahr-dee-ah-koh pah-rah ohb-sehr-bahr soo koh-rah-sohn Place this medicine under your tongue. Ponga esta medicina debajo de su lengua. pohn-gah ehs-tah meh-dee-see-nah deh-bah-hoh deh soo lehn-goo-ah It may feel hot and you may get a headache. Es posible sentirse caliente y que le dé dolor de cabeza. ehs poh-see-bleh sehn-teer-seh kah-lee-ehn-teh ee keh leh deh doh-lohr deh kah-beh-sah Chew this medicine. Mastique esta medicina. mahs-tee-keh ehs-tah meh-dee-see-nah

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192 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You/He/She are/is having a heart attack. Está sufriendo un ataque cardíaco. ehs-tah soo-free-ehn-doh oon ah-tah-keh kahr-dee-ah-koh You/He/She need/needs to have a heart catheterization. Necesita que le pongan una sonda (un catéter en el corazón). neh-seh-see-tah keh leh pohn-gahn oo-nah sohn-dah (oon kah-teh-tehr ehn ehl koh-rah-sohn) You/He/She need/needs to have a stress test. Necesita tomar una prueba de estrés. neh-seh-see-tah toh-mahr oo-nah proo-eh-bah deh ehs-trehs During the stress test, they will be assessing your/his/her heart. Durante la prueba de estrés le van a examinar su corazón. doo-rahn-teh lah proo-eh-bah deh ehs-trehs leh bahn ah ehk-sah-mee-nahr soo koh-rah-sohn You/He/She may need medicine to stop the heart attack. Tal vez necesite medicina para parar el ataque cardíaco. tahl behs neh-seh-see-teh meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah pah-rahr ehl ah-tah-keh kahr-dee-ah-koh Is there a family member with whom we can speak some English? ¿Tiene un familiar con quién podemos hablar inglés? tee-eh-neh oon fah-mee-lee-ahr kohn kehehn poh-deh-mohs ah-blahr een-glehs We are going to do a chest X-ray. Vamos a tomarle una radiografía. bah-mohs ah toh-mahr-leh oo-nah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah I need to put an IV into your arm. Necesito ponerle un suero en su brazo. neh-seh-see-toh poh-nehr-leh oon soo-eh-roh ehn soo brah-soh We need to draw some blood. Necesitamos tomarle una muestra de sangre. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs toh-mahr-leh oo-nah moo-ehs-trah deh sahn-greh I need to put a catheter in you (into the bladder). Necesito introducirle una sonda (un catéter). neh-seh-see-toh een-troh-doo-seer-leh oo-nah sohn-dah (oon kah-teh-tehr)

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Critical Care 193 You need to ambulate in the hall. Necesita caminar por el pasillo. neh-seh-see-tah kah-mee-nahr pohr ehl pah-see-yoh You cannot leave the floor with the heart monitor. Usted no puede salir del piso con el monitor cardíaco. oo-stehd noh poo-eh-deh sah-leer dehl pee-soh kohn ehl moh-nee-tohr kahrdee-ah-koh You are NPO for a test: It means nothing to eat or drink before the test. Está NPO para una prueba: Significa que no puede comer o beber nada antes de la prueba. ehs-tah eh-neh peh oh pah-rah oo-nah proo-eh-bah seeg-nee-fee-kah keh noh poo-eh-deh koh-mehr oh beh-behr nah-dah ahn-tehs deh lah proo-eh-bah I have your/his/her medications. Tengo sus medicinas. tehn-goh soos meh-dee-see-nahs Please save your urine. We need to keep track of how much you go. Favor de guardar su orina. Necesitamos seguir con qué frecuencia orina. fah-bohr deh goo-ahr-dahr soo oh-ree-nah neh-seh-see-tah-mohs seh-geer kohn keh freh-koo-ehn-see-ah oh-ree-nah I need to check your blood sugar. Necesito chequear el azúcar en su sangre. neh-seh-see-toh cheh-keh-ahr ehl ah-soo-kahr ehn soo sahn-greh Do you have any nausea or vomiting? ¿Tiene náusea o vómito? tee-eh-neh nah-oo-seh-ah oh boh-mee-toh Would you like something to eat (drink)? ¿Le gustaría algo de comer (de beber)? leh goos-tah-ree-ah ahl-goh deh koh-mehr (deh beh-behr) Have you passed any gas? ¿Ha tenido alguna flatulencia? ah teh-nee-doh ahl-goo-nah flah-too-lehn-see-ah

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194 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Have you had a bowel movement? ¿Ha defecado? ah deh-feh-kah-doh You need to drink this before the test. Necesita beber ésto antes de su prueba. neh-seh-see-tah beh-behr ehs-toh ahn-tehs deh soo proo-eh-bah They are here to take you for a test. Están listos para llevarlo (la) a la prueba. ehs-tahn lees-tohs pah-rah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah lah proo-eh-bah During the angiogram, they will look at your arteries. Durante el angiograma van a observar las arterias del corazón. doo-rahn-teh ahl ahn-hee-oh-grah-mah bahn ah ohb-sehr-bahr lahs ahr-tehree-ahs dehl koh-rah-sohn You need to lie flat for three hours. Necesita acostarse extendido por tres horas. neh-seh-see-tah ah-kohs-tahr-seh ehks-tehn-dee-doh pohr trehs oh-rahs We need to do an electrocardiogram. Necesitamos hacerle un electrocardiograma. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs ah-sehr-leh oon eh-lehk-troh-kahr-dee-oh-grah-mah We need to put this Holter monitor on you. Necesitamos ponerle este monitor Holter. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs poh-nehr-leh ehs-teh moh-nee-tohr Your/His/Her doctor needs to see you/him/her before you/he/she can go home. Su doctor necesita verlo(a) antes de que lo (la) den de alta. soo dohk-tohr neh-seh-see-tah behr-loh(lah) ahn-tehs deh keh loh (lah) dehn deh ahl-tah You/He/She will be starting a cardiac rehab program. Comenzará un programa de rehabilitación cardíaca. koh-mehn-sah-rah oon proh-grah-mah deh rreh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-ohn kahrdee-ah-kah You/He/She need/needs to see your/his/her doctor in _____ weeks. Necesita visitar a su doctor en _____ semanas. neh-seh-see-tah bee-see-tahr ah soo dohk-tohr ehn _____ seh-mah-nahs

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196 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Your/His/Her wrists are secured so you/he/she will not pull on the breathing tube. Sus muñecas están atadas para que no pueda tirar del respirador. soos moo-nyeh-kahs ehs-tahn ah-tah-dahs pah-rah keh noh poo-eh-dah teerahr dehl rreh-spee-rah-dohr I am going to remove the breathing tube. Voy a quitar el respirador. boh-ee ah kee-tahr ehl rreh-spee-rah-dohr Take a deep breath and cough. Respire profundamentea y tosa. rreh-spee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh ee toh-sah

Neurological You/He/She have/has suffered a stroke. Ha sufrido una apoplejía. ah soo-free-doh oo-nah ah-poh-pleh-hee-ah You/He/She have/has suffered a head injury. Ha sufrido una lesión de la cabeza. ah soo-free-doh oo-nah leh-see-ohn deh lah kah-beh-sah Open your eyes. Abra sus ojos. ah-brah soos oh-hohs Can you hear me? ¿Puede oírme? poo-eh-deh oh-eer-meh Can you feel me touch your _____? ¿Puede sentir cuando toco su(s) _____. poo-eh-deh sehn-teer koo-ahn-doh toh-koh soo(s)_____ Squeeze my fingers. Apriete mis dedos. ah-pree-eh-teh mees deh-dohs Wiggle your toes. Menee los dedos del pie. meh-neh-eh lohs deh-dohs dehl pee-eh

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198 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals What is your/his/her name? ¿Cómo se llama? koh-moh seh yah-mah Who is this standing here? ¿Quién es esta persona parada aquí? kee-ehn ehs ehs-tah pehr-soh-nah pah-rah-dah ah-kee Where are you? ¿Dónde está usted? dohn-deh ehs-tah oo-stehd What day of the week is it? ¿Qué día es hoy? keh dee-ah ehs oh-ee What month is it? ¿En qué mes estamos? ehn keh mehs ehs-tah-mohs What holiday did we just celebrate? ¿Qué día de fiesta acabamos de celebrar? keh dee-ah deh fee-ehs-tah ah-kah-bah-mohs deh seh-leh-brahr Who is the president? ¿Quién es el presidente? kee-ehn ehs ehl preh-see-dehn-teh Your _____ is not working because of the stroke. Su _____ no está funcionando a causa de la apoplejía. soo _____ noh ehs-tah foon-see-oh-nahn-doh ah kah-oo-sah deh lah ah-pohpleh-hee-ah You/He/She cannot move because of a spinal injury. No puede moverse a causa de una lesión espinal. noh poo-eh-deh moh-behr-seh ah kah-oo-sah deh oo-nah leh-see-ohn eh-spee-nahl You/He/She are/is suffering from partial paralysis. Sufre de parálisis parcial. soo-freh deh pah-rah-lee-sees pahr-see-ahl You/He/She are/is suffering from complete paralysis. Sufre de parálisis completa. soo-freh deh pah-rah-lee-sees kohm-pleh-tah

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Renal Your/His/Her kidneys are not working well. Sus riñones no están funcionando bien. soos rree-nyoh-nehs noh ehs-tahn foon-see-oh-nahn-doh bee-ehn

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200 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Your/His/Her kidneys are not removing the toxins from your/his/her blood. Sus riñones no están absorbiendo las toxinas de su sangre. soos rree-nyoh-nehs noh ehs-tahn ahb-sohr-bee-ehn-doh lahs tohk-see-nahs deh soo sahn-greh Save all of your urine for a special test. Guarde toda su orina para una prueba especial. goo-ahr-deh toh-dah soo oh-ree-nah pah-rah oo-nah proo-eh-bah eehs-peh-see-ahl You/He/She need/needs to start dialysis because of your/his/her kidney failure. Necesita comenzar diálisis a causa del fallo del riñon. neh-seh-see-tah koh-mehn-sahr dee-ah-lee-sees ah kah-oo-sah dehl fah-yoh dehl rree-nyohn The surgeon will make a fistula in your/his/her arm. El cirujano le hará una fístula en su brazo. ehl see-roo-hah-noh leh ah-rah oo-nah fees-too-lah ehn soo brah-soh The dialysis machine connects to the fistula. La máquina de diálisis se conecta con la fístula. lah mah-kee-nah deh dee-ah-lee-sees seh koh-nehk-tah kohn lah fees-too-lah The doctor will place an IV catheter to connect to the dialysis machine. El doctor le colocará una sonda/un catéter para conectarlo con la máquina de diálisis. ehl dohk-tohr leh koh-loh-kah-rah oo-nah sohn-dah/oon kah-teh-tehr pah-rah koh-nehk-tahr-loh kohn lah mah-kee-nah deh dee-ah-lee-sees The amount you/he/she drink/drinks will be measured. La cantidad que usted bebe será medida. lah kahn-tee-dahd keh oo-stehd beh-beh seh-rah meh-dee-dah You/He/She will have dialysis every _____ days. Se le hará diálisis cada _____ días. seh leh ah-rah dee-ah-lee-sees kah-dah _____ dee-ahs

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202 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Does he/she have a healthcare representative to make his/her healthcare decisions? ¿Tiene un representante de asistencia médica que haga decisiones de asistencia médica? tee-eh-neh oon rreh-preh-sehn-tahn-teh deh ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah keh ah-gah deh-see-see-oh-nehs deh ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah If your heart stops beating or you stop breathing, do you want us to let you die naturally? Si su corazón deja de latir o usted deja de respirar, ¿quiere que lo(a) dejemos morir naturalmente? see soo koh-rah-sohn deh-hah deh lah-teer oh oo-stehd deh-hah deh rreh-speerahr kee-eh-reh keh loh (lah) deh-heh-mohs moh-reer nah-too-rahl-mehn-teh If his/her heart stops beating or he/she stops breathing, does he (she) want us to let him/her die naturally? Si su corazón deja de latir o deja de respirar, ¿quiere que lo(a) dejemos morir naturalmente? see soo koh-rah-sohn deh-hah deh lah-teer oh deh-hah deh rreh-spee-rahr keeeh-reh keh loh (lah) deh-heh-mohs moh-reer nah-too-rahl-mehn-teh If your heart stops beating, do you want us to begin chest compressions? Si su corazón deja de latir, ¿quiere que comencemos compresiones de pecho? see soo koh-rah-sohn deh-hah deh lah-teer kee-eh-reh keh koh-mehn-seh-mohs kohm-preh-see-oh-nehs deh peh-choh If his/her heart stops beating, does he/she want us to begin chest compressions? Si su corazón deja de latir, ¿quiere que comencemos compresiones de pecho? see soo koh-rah-sohn deh-hah deh lah-teer kee-eh-reh keh koh-mehn-seh-mohs kohm-preh-see-oh-nehs deh peh-choh Do you want us to shock your heart? ¿Quiere que le demos electrochoque? kee-eh-reh keh leh deh-mohs eh-lehk-troh-choh-keh Does he/she want us to shock his/her heart? ¿Quiere que le demos electrochoque? kee-eh-reh keh leh deh-mohs eh-lehk-troh-choh-keh

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Code Status 203 Do you want to be connected to a breathing machine? ¿Quiere que lo (la) conectemos a un respirador? kee-eh-reh keh loh (lah) koh-nehk-teh-mohs ah oon rreh-spee-rah-dohr Does he/she want to be connected to a breathing machine? ¿Quiere que lo (la) conectemos a un respirador? kee-eh-reh keh loh (lah) koh-nehk-teh-mohs ah oon rreh-spee-rah-dohr If we connect you/him/her to a breathing machine, we may not be able to disconnect it later because of your/his/her poor lung condition. Si lo (la) conectamos a un respirador, es possible que no podamos desconectarlo(la) más tarde, a causa de su pobre condición pulmonar. see loh (lah) koh-nehk-tah-mohs ah oon rreh-spee-rah-dohr ehs poh-see-bleh keh noh poh-dah-mohs dehs-koh-nehk-tahr-loh (dehs-koh-nehk-tahr-lah) mahs tahr-deh ah kah-oo-sah deh soo poh-breh kohn-dee-see-ohn pool-moh-nahr Do you want us to use medications to maintain your blood pressure and heart rate? ¿Quiere que usemos medicinas para mantener su presión arterial y ritmo cardíaco? kee-eh-reh keh oo-seh-mohs meh-dee-see-nahs pah-rah mahn-teh-nehr soo preh-see-ohn ahr-teh-ree-ahl ee rreet-moh kahr-dee-ah-koh Do/Does you/he/she want us to use medications to maintain your/his/her blood pressure and heart rate? ¿Quiere que usemos medicinas para mantener su presión arterial y ritmo cardíaco? kee-eh-reh keh oo-seh-mohs meh-dee-see-nahs pah-rah mahn-teh-nehr soo preh-see-ohn ahr-teh-ree-ahl ee rreet-moh kahr-dee-ah-koh These medications may only work for a short period of time. Estas medicinas pueden ser efectivas sólo por corto tiempo. ehs-tahs meh-dee-see-nahs poo-eh-dehn sehr eh-fehk-tee-bahs soh-loh pohr kohr-toh tee-ehm-poh Do you want to be fed through a tube if you cannot eat? ¿Quiere que lo(a) alimentemos por un tubo, si no puede comer? kee-eh-reh keh loh (lah) ah-lee-mehn-teh-mohs pohr oon too-boh see noh poodeh-deh koh-mehr

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204 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Does he/she want to be fed through a tube if unable to eat? ¿Quiere que lo(a) alimentemos por un tubo, si no puede comer? kee-eh-reh keh loh (lah) ah-lee-mehn-teh-mohs pohr oon too-boh see noh pooeh-deh koh-mehr Do you understand that if we do everything possible you/he/she may still die? ¿Comprende que aún haciendo todo lo posible, todavía puede morir? kohm-prehn-deh keh ah-oon ah-see-ehn-doh toh-doh loh poh-see-bleh toh-dahbee-ah poo-eh-deh moh-reer We can give you/him/her medications to ease the pain and make you/him/her comfortable. Podemos darle medicinas para aliviar su dolor y hacerle cómodo(a). poh-deh-mohs dahr-leh meh-dee-see-nahs pah-rah ah-lee-bee-ahr soo dohlohree ah-sehr-leh koh-moh-doh (koh-moh-dah) Have/Has you/he/she considered donating your/his/her organs? ¿Ha pensado donar sus órganos? ah pehn-sah-doh doh-nahr soos ohr-gah-nohs Which organs would you/he/she like to donate? ¿Cuáles órganos quisiera donar? koo-ah-lehs ohr-gah-nohs kee-see-eh-rah doh-nahr Would your family member want to be an organ donor? ¿Su familiar quería donar sus órganos? soo fah-mee-lee-ahr keh-ree-ah doh-nahr soos ohr-gah-nohs

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21 Catheters, Cannulas, and IVs I’m putting an intravenous tube (catheter) in your/his/her arm (hand, foot, scalp). Le voy a poner un tubo intravenoso (catéter) en su brazo (mano, pie, cuero cabelludo). leh boh-ee ah poh-nehr oon too-boh een-trah-beh-noh-soh (kah-teh-tehr) ehn soo brah-soh (mah-noh, pee-eh koo-eh-roh kah-beh-yoo-doh) With the intravenous tub (catheter), we can administer fluids and medications. Con el tubo intravenoso (catéter) podemos administrarle líquidos y medicinas. kohn ehl too-boh een-trah-beh-noh-soh (kah-teh-tehr) poh-deh-mohs ahd-meenee-strahr-leh lee-kee-dohs ee meh-dee-see-nahs Hold your arm straight. Mantenga derecho su brazo. mahn-tehn-gah deh-reh-choh soo brah-soh Squeeze your fist like this. Apriete su puño así. ah-pree-eh-teh soo poo-nyoh ah-see Don’t move. No se mueva. noh seh moo-eh-bah

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206 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals It’ll sting for just a second. Va a picar por un momento. bah ah pee-kahr pohr oon moh-mehn-toh Don’t pull out the tube. No se saque el tubo. noh seh sah-keh ehl ltoo-boh Don’t pull on the tube. No jale el tubo. noh hah-leh ehl too-boh This machine administers medicine through the tube to ease the pain. Este aparato administra medicina para aliviar el dolor. ehs-teh ah-pah-rah-toh ahd-mee-nee-strah meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ah-leebee-ahr ehl doh-lohr This machine administers fluids and medicine through the tube. Este aparato administra líquidos y medicina por el catéter/ el tubo. ehs-teh ah-pah-rah-toh ahd-mee-nee-strah lee-kee-dohs ee meh-dee-see-nah pohr ehl kah-teh-tehr/ehl too-boh Sometimes this machine makes a noise or an alarm sound. Don’t worry. It doesn’t mean there is any problem. I will come back in to turn it off. A veces este aparato hace ruido o suena una alarma. No se preocupe. No significa que hay un problema. Volveré para apagarlo. ah beh-sehs ehs-teh ah-pah-rah-toh ah-seh rroo-ee-doh oh soo-eh-nah oo-nah ah-lahr-mah noh seh preh-oh-koo-peh noh seeg-nee-fee-kah keh ah-ee oon proh-bleh-mah bohl-beh-reh pah-rah ah-pah-gahr-loh This tube is for drainage of blood and fluids. Este tubo es un desagüe para la sangre y los líquidos. ehs-teh too-boh ehs oon dehs-ah-goo-eh pah-rah lah sahn-greh ee lohs lee-kee-dohs This tube is a catheter. It goes into your bladder. You/he/she will automatically urinate into the bag through the tube. Este tubo es un catéter y entra en su vejiga. Orinará automaticamente en la bolsa por el tubo. ehs-teh too-boh ehs oon kah-teh-tehr ee ehn-trah ehn soo beh-hee-gah oh-reenah-rah ah-oo-toh-mah-tee-kah-mehn-teh ehn lah bohl-sah pohr ehl too-boh

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Catheters, Cannulas, and IVs 207 I am going to insert the catheter into your/his/her bladder. Le voy a poner el catéter en su vejiga. leh boh-ee ah poh-nehr ehl kah-teh-tehr ehn soo beh-hee-gah Open your legs wide. Abra sus piernas. ah-brah soos pee-ehr-nahs You will feel some cold soap. Sentirá un jabón frío. sehn-tee-rah oon hah-bohn free-oh Move your legs like this. Mueva sus piernas así. moo-eh-bah soos pee-ehr-nahs ah-see You will feel some pressure for a moment. Sentirá presión por un momento. sehn-tee-rah preh-see-ohn pohr oon moh-mehn-toh Relax. Breathe deeply. Relájese. Respire profundamente. rreh-lah-heh-seh rreh-spee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh The catheter is in place. El catéter está en posición. ehl kah-teh-tehr ehs-tah ehn poh-see-see-ohn It is draining urine into the bag. Está drenando orina en la bolsa. ehs-tah dreh-nahn-doh oh-ree-nah ehn lah bohl-sah You may feel like you need to urinate, but that is caused by the catheter. Puede sentir deseos de orinar, pero esto se debe al catéter. poo-eh-deh sehn-teer deh-seh-ohs deh oh-ree-nahr peh-roh ehs-toh seh deh-beh ahl kah-teh-tehr I need to insert a chest tube. Necesito insertar un tubo por el pecho. neh-seh-see-toh een-sehr-tar oon too-boh pohr ehl peh-choh

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208 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals The chest tube will allow the lung to expand back to normal size. El tubo del pecho le permitirá que el pulmón se expanda al tamaño normal. ehl too-boh dehl peh-choh leh pehr-mee-tee-rah keh ehl pool-mohn seh ehkspahn-dah ahl tah-mah-nyoh nohr-mahl This will be painful for a few minutes; then you/he/she will be breathing much easier. Ésto le dolerá por unos minutos; entonces respirará mucho más fácilmente. ehs-toh leh doh-leh-rah pohr oo-nohs mee-noo-tohs ehn-tohn-sehs rreh-spee-rah moo-choh mahs fah-seel-mehn-teh I am going to numb the area. Voy a adormecer el área. boh-ee ah ah-dor-meh-sehr ehl ah-reh-ah This will sting for just a moment. Le picará sólo por un momento. leh pee-kah-rah soh-loh pohr oon moh-mehn-toh You will feel some intense pressure for a moment. Sentirá una presión intensa por un momento. sehn-tee-rah oo-nah preh-see-ohn een-tehn-sah pohr oon moh-mehn-toh The chest tube is in place. El tubo del pecho está en posición. ehl too-boh dehl peh-choh ehs-tah ehn poh-see-see-ohn I will suture the tube to make it secure. Suturaré el tubo para asegurarlo. soo-too-rah-reh ehl too-boh pah-rah ah-seh-goo-rahr-loh The chest tube sometimes makes breathing and coughing painful. El tubo del pecho a veces causa dolor al respirar y toser. ehl too-boh dehl peh-choh ah beh-sehs kah-oo-sah doh-lohr ahl rreh-spee-rahr ee toh-sehr The chest tube is draining blood away from the space around the lung. El tubo del pecho está drenando la sangre del espacio alrededor del pulmón. ehl too-boh dehl peh-choh ehs-tah dreh-nahn-doh lah sahn-greh dehl ehs-pahsee-oh ahl-reh-deh-dohr dehl pool-mohn

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Catheters, Cannulas, and IVs 209 I am going to get a chest X-ray. Voy a sacar una radiografía del pecho. boh-ee ah sah-kahr oo-nah rrah-dee-oh-grah-fee-ah dehl peh-choh This tube (cannula) administers oxygen (into the nose). Este tubo (cánula) administra oxígeno (por su nariz). ehs-teh too-boh (kah-noo-lah) ahd-mee-nee-strah ohk-see-heh-noh (pohr soo nah-rees) The small tubes in the nose administer oxygen. Los tubos pequeños en la nariz administran oxígeno. lohs too-bohs peh-keh-nyohs ehn lah nah-rees ahd-mee-nee-strahn ohk-seeheh-noh The mask administers oxygen. La máscara administra oxígeno. lah mahs-kah-rah ahd-mee-nee-strah ohk-see-heh-noh The mask with the bag can administer 100% oxygen. La máscara con la bolsa puede administrar oxígeno puro. lah mahs-kah-rah kohn lah bohl-sah poo-eh-deh ahd-mee-nee-strahr ohk-seeheh-noh poo-roh The breathing tube prevents you/him/her from talking. El respirador le prohibe hablar. ehl rreh-spee-rah-dohr leh proh-ee-beh ah-blahr The breathing tube makes him (her) agitated. We will give some medication to sedate him (her). El respirador lo (la) agita. Le daremos medicina para calmarlo(a). ehl rreh-spee-rah-dohr loh (lah) ah-heh-tah leh dah-reh-mohs meh-dee-seenah pah-rah kahl-mahr-loh (kahl-mahr-lah) Your/His/Her hands are restrained to keep you/him/her from pulling out the breathing tube. Sus manos están atadas para impedirle sacarse el respirador. soos mah-nohs ehs-tahn ah-tah-dahs pah-rah eem-peh-deer-leh sah-kahr-seh ehl rreh-spee-rah-dohr The breathing tube is helping to keep him (her) alive. El respirador ayuda a mantenerlo(a) vivo(a). ehl rreh-spee rah-dohr ah-yoo-dah ah mahn-teh-nehr-loh (mahn-teh-nehr-lah) bee-boh(bah)

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210 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals We’re going to remove the tube. Vamos a quitarle el tubo. bah-mohs ah kee-tahr leh ehl too-boh Take a deep breath and cough. Respire profundamente y tosa. rreh-spee-reh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh ee toh-sah This tube administers food directly to the stomach. Este tubo administra alimento directamente al estómago. ehs-teh too-boh ahd-mee-nee-strah ah-lee-mehn-toh dee-rehk-tah-mehn-teh ahl ehs-toh-mah-goh Inhale. Inhale. een-ah-leh Exhale. Exhale. ehks-ah-leh

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22 Social Services Hello! Good morning! ¡Buenos días! boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs Hello! Good afternoon! ¡Buenas tardes! boo-eh-nahs tahr-dehs Hello! Good evening! ¡Buenas noches! boo-eh-nahs noh-chehs Hi! ¡Hola! oh-lah My name is _____. Me llamo _____. me yah-moh I work for Social Services. Trabajo para Servicios Sociales. trah-bah-hoh pah-rah sehr-bee-see-ohs soh-see-ah-lehs I’m here in behalf of you. Estoy aquí para usted. ehs-toh-ee ah-kee pah-rah oo-stehd I’m here in behalf of _____. Estoy aquí para _____. ehs-toh-ee ah-kee pah-rah_____ 211

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212 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’m here in behalf of your loved one (Mr., Miss, Mrs. _____). Estoy aquí para su ser querido (Señor, Señorita, Señora _____). ehs-toh-ee ah-kee pah-rah soo sehr keh-ree-doh (seh-nyohr seh-nyoh-ree-tah seh-nyoh-rah What’s your name? ¿Cómo se llama usted? koh-moh seh yah-mah oo-stehd What’s his (her) name? ¿Cómo se llama él (ella)? koh-moh seh yah-mah ehl (eh-yah) Nice to meet you. Mucho gusto./Encantado(a). moo-choh goos-toh/ehn-kahn-tah-doh (ehn-kahn-tah-dah) It’s a pleasure. Es un placer. ehs oon plah-sehr Same here. Igualmente. ee-goo-ahl-mehn-teh The pleasure is mine. El gusto es mío. ehl goos-toh ehs mee-oh I’m very happy to meet you. Mucho gusto en conocerlo(a). moo-choh goos-toh ehn koh-noh-sehr-loh (koh-noh-sehr-lah) Welcome. Bienvenido(a)(s). bee-ehn beh-nee-doh(s) (bee-ehn-beh-nee-dah[s]) Good luck. Buena suerte. boo-eh-nah soo-ehr-teh How are you? ¿Cómo está usted? koh-moh ehs-tah oo-stehd

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Social Services 213 How is he (she)? ¿Cómo está él (ella)? koh-moh ehs-tah ehl (eh-yah) I’m _____. Estoy _____. ehs-toh-ee He (She) is _____. Él (Ella) está _____. ehl (eh-yah) ehs-tah (very) bad (muy) mal fair regular fantastic fantástico(a) great

estupendo(a)

so-so (very) well

así así (muy) bien

And you? ¿Y usted? ee oo-stehd Very good! ¡Muy bien! moo-ee bee-ehn I’m (very) sorry. Lo siento (mucho). loh see-ehn-toh (moo-choh) Excuse me. Perdón. pehr-dohn I don’t understand. No entiendo. noh ehn-tee-ehn-doh Repeat. Repita. rreh-pee-tah

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214 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Again. Otra vez. oh-trah behs Speak (more) slowly. Hable (más) despacio. ah-bleh (mahs) dehs-pah-see-oh Just a moment. Un momento. oon moh-mehn-toh Where are/is you/he/she from? ¿De dónde es? deh dohn-deh ehs I’m from _____. Soy de _____. soh-ee deh_____ He (She) is from _____. Él (Ella) es de _____. ehl (eh-yah) ehs deh_____ How old are/is you/he/she? ¿Cuántos años tiene? koo-ahn-tohs ah-nyohs tee-eh-neh I’m _____ years old. Tengo _____ años. tehn-goh _____ ah-nyohs He (She) is _____ years old. Él (Ella) tiene _____ años. ehl (eh-yah) tee-eh-neh _____ ah-nyohs You/he/she will need _____. Necesitará _____. neh-seh-see-tah-rah crutches muletas diet managecontrolar su ment dieta home healthcare asistencia médica domiciliaria

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Social Services 215 nursing home care intensive therapy physical therapy a prescription

cuidado geriátrico terapia intensiva fisioterapia una receta médica

rehabilitation rest testing treatment walker a wheelchair

rehabilitación descansar pruebas tratamiento un andador una silla de ruedas

koo-ee-dah-doh heh-ree-ah-tree-koh teh-rah-pee-ah een-tehn-see-bah fee-see-oh-teh-rah-pee-ah oo-nah rreh-seh-tah meh-dee-kah rreh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-ohn dehs-kahn-sahr proo-eh-bahs trah-tah-mee-ehn-toh oon ahn-dah-dohr oo-nah see-yah deh rroo-eh-dahs

You/he (she) will be admitted to the hospital _____. Vamos a admitirlo(a) al hospital _____. bah-mohs ah ahd-mee-teer-loh (ahd-mee-teer-lah) ahl ohs-pee-tahl for further para más pah-rah mahs testing pruebas proo-eh-bahs for observation para observación pah-rah ohb-sehr-bahsee-ohn for the para la pah-rah lah oh-pehoperation operación rah-see-ohn for the para el pah-rah ehl proh-sehprocedure procedimiento dee-mee-ehn-toh for treatment para tratamiento pah-rah trah-tahmee-ehn-toh You/he/she will be able to go home (afterward). Podrá regresar a casa (después). poh-drah rreh-greh-sahr ah kah-sah (dehs-poo-ehs) I will arrange for your/his/her home healthcare. Voy a hacer los arreglos para su asistencia médica domiciliaria. boh-ee ah ah-sehr lohs ah-rreh-glohs pah-rah soo ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-deekah doh-mee-see-lee-ah-ree-ah I will arrange for your/his/her nursing home care. Voy a hacer los arreglos para su cuidado geriátrico. boh-ee ah ah-sehr lohs ah-rreh-glohs pah-rah soo koo-ee-dah-doh heh-ree-ahtree-koh

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216 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Are you familiar with WIC? ¿Conoce el programa WIC? koh-noh-seh ehl proh-grah-mah doble bee ee seh Do you have WIC? ¿Tiene usted WIC? tee-eh-neh oo-stehd doble bee ee seh Which office do you go to? ¿A qué oficina va usted? ah keh oh-fee-see-nah bah oo-stehd WIC is a program that receives federal grant money based on income. WIC es un programa que recibe fondos federales basado en ingresos. doble bee ee seh ehs oon proh-grah-mah keh rreh-see-beh fohn-dohs feh-dehrah-lehs bah-sah-doh ehn een-greh-sohs WIC is a program that helps women. WIC es un programa que ayuda a las mujeres. doble bee ee seh ehs oon proh-grah-mah keh ah-yoo-dah ah lahs moo-heh-rehs You don’t need to have a Social Security number. No necesita tener un número de Seguro Social. noh neh-seh-see-tah teh-nehr oon noo-meh-roh deh seh-goo-roh soh-see-ahl At WIC, you can request a Spanish-speaking interpreter. En WIC, usted puede solicitar un intérprete hispanohablante. ehn doble bee ee seh oo-stehd poo-eh-deh soh-lee-see-tahr oon een-tehr-prehteh ees-pah-noh-ah-blahn-teh WIC gives mothers formula for their babies or money to buy food if they breastfeed. WIC les da a las madres fórmula para sus bebés o dinero para comprar alimento, si amamantan a sus bebés. doble bee ee seh lehs dah ah lahs mah-drehs fohr-moo-lah pah-rah soos behbehs oh dee-neh-roh pah-rah kohm-prahr ah-lee-mehn-toh see ah-mah-mahntahn ah soos beh-behs WIC also teaches nutritional information to the mothers. WIC también les ofrece información sobre nutrición a las madres. doble bee ee seh tahm-bee-ehn lehs oh-freh-seh een-fohr-mah-see-ohn soh-breh noo-tree-see-ohn ah lahs mah-drehs

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Social Services 217 WIC will share financial and educational information with you. WIC compartirá con usted información financiera y educativa. doble bee ee seh kohm-pahr-tee-rah kohn oo-stehd een-fohr-mah-see-ohn feenahn-see-eh-rah ee eh-doo-kah-tee-bah Do you want to belong to the WIC program? ¿Quiere pertenecer al programa WIC? kee-eh-reh pehr-teh-neh-sehr ahl proh-grah-mah doble bee, ee, seh You will need to fill out these papers. Necesita llenar estos papeles. neh-seh-see-tah yeh-nahr ehs-tohs pah-peh-lehs You will need to fill out papers to add your baby to the program. Necesita llenar papeles para incluir a su bebé en el programa. neh-seh-see-tah yeh-nahr prah-peh-lehs pah-rah een-kloo-eer ah soo beh-beh ehn ehl proh-grah-mah We will fax these papers to WIC. You need to keep the originals. Mandaremos por fax los formularios a WIC. Necesita quedarse con los originales. mahn-dah-reh-mohs pohr fahks lohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs ah doble bee ee seh neh-seh-see-tah keh-dahr-seh kohn lohs oh-ree-hee-nah-lehs You will need the originals to make your appointment with WIC for you and your baby. Necesita los originales para hacer una cita con WIC. neh-seh-see-tah lohs oh-ree-hee-nah-lehs pah-rah ah-sehr oo-nah see-tah kohn doble bee ee seh Do you feel that your life or your baby’s life might be in danger? ¿Cree usted que su vida o la vida de su bebé están en peligro? kree-eh oo-stehd keh soo bee-dah oh lah bee-dah deh soo beh-beh ehs-tahn ehn peh-lee-groh Are you afraid of anyone who may want to harm you or the baby? ¿Teme que alguien quiera hacerle daño a usted o a su bebé? teh-meh keh ahl-gee-ehn kee-eh-rah ah-sehr-leh dah-nyoh ah oo-stehd oh ah soo beh-beh Do you suffer from physical abuse? ¿Es usted víctima de abuso físico? ehs oo-stehd beek-tee-mah deh ah-boo-soh fee-see-koh

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218 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Is there anyone who threatens you or the baby? ¿Hay alguien que la amenace a usted o a su bebé? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn keh lah ah-meh-nah-seh ah oo-stehd oh a soo beh-beh Help is available. Hay ayuda disponible. ah-ee ah-yoo-dah dees-poh-nee-bleh Who is going to help you at home? ¿Quién va a ayudarla en casa? kee-ehn bah ah ah-yoo-dahr-lah ehn kah-sah We have a visiting nurse program. Tenemos un programa de enfermeras visitantes. teh-neh-mohs oon proh-grah-mah deh ehn-fehr-meh-rahs bee-see-tahn-tehs Someone who speaks Spanish will visit you to help you with some of your needs. Alguien que habla español le visitará para ayudarle con algunas de sus necesidades. ahl-gee-ehn keh ah-blah ehs-pah-nyohl leh bee-see-tah-rah pah-rah ah-yoodahr-leh kohn ahl-goo-nahs deh soos neh-seh-see-dah-dehs This program has access to grants and funds to help with groceries, diapers, transportation, etc. Este programa tiene acceso a fondos y subvenciones para ayudarle con comestibles, pañales, transportación, etc. ehs-teh proh-grah-mah tee-eh-neh ahk-seh-soh ah fohn-dohs ee soob-behn-seeoh-nehs pah-rah ah-yoo-dahr-leh kohn koh-mehs-tee-blehs pah-nyah-lehs trahns-pohr-tah-see-ohn eht seh-teh-rah Do you want to belong to this program? Desea pertenecer a este programa? deh-seh-ah pehr-teh-neh-sehr ah ehs-teh proh-grah-mah You will need to fill out these papers. Necesita llenar estos papeles. neh-seh-see-tah yeh-nahr ehs-tohs pah-peh-lehs Do you need insurance for you or your baby? ¿Necesita seguro para usted o su bebé? neh-seh-see-tah seh-goo-roh pah-rah oo-stehd oo soo beh-beh

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Social Services 219 Someone will bring you the papers and help you fill them out. Alguien va a llevarle los papeles y ayudarle a llenarlos. ahl-gee-ehn bah ah yeh-bahr-leh lohs pah-peh-lehs ee ah-yoo-dahr-leh ah yehnahr-lohs You will need to speak with someone in financial resources. Necesitará hablar con alguien que trabaje en recursos financieros. neh-seh-see-tah-rah ah-blahr kohn ahl-gee-ehn keh trah-bah-heh ehn rrehkoor-sohs fee-nahn-see-eh-rohs How do you plan to get home? ¿Cómo planea volver a casa? koh-moh plah-neh-ah bohl-behr ah kah-sah You will not be able to drive home. No podrá conducir a casa. noh poh-drah kohn-doo-seer ah kah-sah Is there someone who can take you home? ¿Hay alguien que pueda llevarla a casa? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn keh poo-eh-dah yeh-bahr-lah ah kah-sah We will call a taxi for you. Le llamaremos un taxi. leh yah-mah-reh-mohs oon tahk-see Is there anyone at home who can help you? ¿Hay alguien en casa que pueda ayudarla? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn ehn kah-sah keh poo-eh-dah ah-yoo-dahr-lah Can you stay with family or friends? ¿Puede quedarse con familiares o amigos? poo-eh-deh keh-dahr-seh kohn fah-mee-lee-ah-rehs oh ah-mee-gohs Here is my phone number at work. Aquí está mi número de teléfono del trabajo. ah-kee ehs-tah mee noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh dehl trah-bah-hoh See you tomorrow! ¡Hasta mañana! ahs-tah mah-nyah-nah

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220 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Have a good day! ¡Qué le vaya bien! keh leh bah-yah bee-ehn Goodbye! ¡Adiós! ah-dee-ohs See you later! ¡Hasta luego! ahs-tah loo-eh-goh See you later! ¡Nos vemos! nohs beh-mohs See you soon! ¡Hasta la vista! ahs-tah lah bees-tah

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23 Discharge How do/does you/he/she feel? ¿Cómo se siente? koh-moh seh see-ehn-teh I feel _____. Me siento _____. meh see-ehn-toh _____ He (She) feels _____. Él (Ella) se siente _____. ehl (eh-yah) seh see-eh-teh _____ angry enojado(a) (very) bad (muy) mal better mejor calm calmado(a)/ tranquilo(a) depressed deprimido(a) dizzy excited

mareado(a) emocionado(a)

exhausted (very) good groggy happy itchy

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222 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I feel _____. Siento _____. see-ehn-toh lethargic nauseous

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No smoking, drinking, driving, or showering the first 24 hours. No puede fumar, beber alcohol, conducir, o ducharse durante el primer día. noh poo-eh-deh foo-mahr, beh-behr ahl-koh-ohl, kohn-doo-seer, oh doo-charseh doo-rahn-teh ehl pree-mehr dee-ah Take two deep breaths and cough once or twice every hour the first twenty-four hours. Inhale profundamente dos veces y tosa; hágalo una vez o dos veces cada hora durante el primer día. een-ah-leh proh-foon-dah-mehn-teh dohs beh-sehs ee toh-sah ah-gah-loh oonah behs oh dohs beh-sehs kah-dah oh-rah doo-rahn-teh ehl pree-mehr dee-ah

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Discharge 223 Normal activities the next day. Haga actividades normales el próximo día. ah-gah ahk-tee-bee-dah-dehs nohr-mah-lehs ehl prohk-see-moh dee-ah How do/does you/he/she plan to get home? ¿Cómo planea regresar a casa? koh-moh plah-neh-ah rreh-greh-sahr ah kah-sah You/he/she will not be able to drive home. No podrá conducir a casa. noh poh-drah kohn-doo-seer ah kah-sah Is there someone who can take you/him (her) home? ¿Hay alguien que pueda llevarlo(a) a casa? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn keh poo-eh-dah yeh-bahr-loh (yeh-bahr-lah) ah kah-sah We will call a taxi for you/him/her. Le llamaremos un taxi. leh yah-mah-reh-mohs oon tahk-see Is there anyone at home who can help you/him (her)? ¿Hay alguien en casa que pueda ayudarlo(a)? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn ehn kah-sah keh poo-eh-dah ah-yoo-dahr-loh (ah-yoo-dahr-lah) Can you/he/she stay with family or friends? ¿Puede quedarse con familiares o amigos? poo-eh-deh keh-dahr-seh kohn fah-mee-lee-ah-rehs oh ah-mee-gohs Will you/he/she need home healthcare? ¿Necesitará asistencia médica domiciliaria? neh-seh-see-tah-rah ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah doh-mee-see-lee-ah-ree-ah The social worker will arrange for your/his/her home healthcare. El trabajador social hará los arreglos para su asistencia médica domiciliaria. ehl trah-bah-hah-dohr soh-see-ahl ah-rah lohs ah-rreh-glohs pah-rah soo ahsees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah doh-mee-see-lee-ah-ree-ah Your/His/Her doctor needs to see you/him (her) before you/he (she) can go home. Su doctor necesita verlo(a) antes de que regrese a casa. soo dohk-tohr neh-seh-see-tah behr-loh (behr-lah) ahn-tehs deh keh rreh-grehseh ah kah-sah

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224 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You/he/she need/s to see your/his/her doctor in _____ days (weeks). Necesita visitar a su doctor en _____ días (semanas). neh-seh-see-tah bee-see-tahr ah soo dohk-tohr ehn_____dee-ahs (seh-mah-nahs) Here’s the doctor. Aquí está el (la) médico(a). ah-kee ehs-tah ehl (lah) meh-dee-koh (meh-dee-kah) Come to the hospital tomorrow. Venga al hospital mañana. behn-gah ahl ohs-pee-tahl mah-nyah-nah You/he/she will need to urinate before going home. Necesita orinar antes de ir a casa. neh-seh-see-tah oh-ree-nahr ahn-tehs deh eer ah kah-sah You/he/she need/s _____. Necesita _____. neh-seh-see-tah a bandage una venda/ un vendaje a Band-Aid una curita bed rest quedarse en cama a cast un yeso counseling consejo crutches muletas a dentist un dentista diet cambiar de management dieta a doctor un doctor fluids líquidos eyeglasses anteojos intensive terapia therapy intensiva home asistencia healthcare médica domiciliaria nursing cuidado home care geriátrico medication medicación oxygen oxígeno

oo-nah behn-dah/ oon behn-dah-heh oo-nah koo-ree-tah keh-dahr-seh ehn kah-mah oon yeh-soh kohn-seh-hoh moo-leh-tahs oon dehn-tees-tah kahm-bee-ahr deh dee-eh-tah oon dohk-tohr lee-kee-dohs ahn-teh-oh-hohs teh-rah-pee-ah een-tehn-see-bah ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah doh-mee-see-lee-ah-ree-ah koo-ee-dah-doh heh-ree-ah-tree-koh meh-dee-kah-see-ohn ohk-see-heh-noh

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Discharge 225 physical therapy a prescription a psychiatric hospital a psychiatrist a psychologist psychotherapy rest rehabilitation a sling a specialist speech therapy stitches testing treatment a walker a wheelchair

fisioterapia una receta médica un hospital psiquiátrico un psiquiatra un psicólogo psicoterapia descansar rehabilitación un cabestrillo un(a) especialista terapia del habla puntos/ puntadas pruebas tratamiento un andador una silla de ruedas

fee-see-oh-teh-rah-pee-ah oo-nah rreh-seh-tah meh-dee-kah oon ohs-pee-tahl see-kee-ah-tree-koh oon see-kee-ah-trah oon see-koh-loh-goh see-koh-teh-rah-pee-ah dehs-kahn-sahr rreh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-ohn oon kah-behs-tree-yoh oon (oo-nah) ehs-peh-see-ah-lees-tah teh-rah-pee-ah dehl ah-blah poon-tohs/ poon-tah-dahs proo-eh-bahs trah-tah-mee-ehn-toh oon ahn-dah-dohr oo-nah see-yah deh rroo-eh-dahs

We are prescribing you/him/her medicine for the pain. Le recetamos medicina para el dolor. leh rreh-see-tah-mohs meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl doh-lohr Take this prescription to the pharmacy. Lleve la receta a la farmacia. yeh-beh lah rreh-seh-tah ah lah fahr-mah-see-ah If you/he/she have/has any of the following symptoms, please return to the hospital immediately. Si usted tiene cualquiera de los siguientes síntomas, por favor, regrese inmediatamente al hospital. see oo-stehd tee-eh-neh koo-ahl-kee-eh-rah deh lohs see-gee-ehn-tehs seentoh-mahs pohr fah-bohr rreh-greh-seh een-meh-dee-ah-tah-mehn-teh ahl ohs-pee-tahl blueness in color azul en koh-lohr ah-sool ehn your fingers los dedos de la lohs deh-dohs deh lah or toes mano o del pie mah-noh oh dehl pee-eh

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226 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals drainage redness shortness of breath swelling temperature of 101 degrees a tender hot spot unusual bleeding

drenaje enrojecimiento falta de respiración hinchazón temperatura de ciento un grados un punto caliente y delicado pérdida de sangre fuera de lo común

dreh-nah-heh ehn-roh-heh-see-mee-ehn-toh fahl-tah deh rreh-spee-rah-see-ohn een-chah-sohn tehm-peh-rah-too-rah deh see-ehn-toh oon grah-dohs oon poon-toh kah-lee-ehn-teh ee deh-lee-kah-doh pehr-dee-dah deh sahn-greh foo-eh-rah deh loh koh-moon

Contact your physician if you develop _____. Llame a su doctor si tiene _____. yah-meh ah soo dohk-tohr see tee-eh-neh blisters ampollas ahm-poh-yahs bumps protuberancias proh-too-beh-rahn-see-ahs burning in ardor en ahr-dohr ehn the chest el pecho ehl peh-choh chest pain dolor en el pecho doh-lohr ehn ehl peh-choh chills escalofríos ehs-kah-loh-free-ohs cold sensation sensación de sehn-sah-see-ohn deh in extremities frío en las free-oh ehn lahs manos o mah-nohs oh lohs los pies pee-ehs (a lot of) (mucha) (moo-chah) congestion congestión kohn-hehs-tee-ohn constipation estreñimiento ehs-treh-nyee-mee-ehn-toh convulsions convulsiones kohn-bool-see-oh-nehs diarrhea diarrea dee-ah-rreh-ah dizziness mareo mah-reh-oh fainting desmayo dehs-mah-yoh fever fiebre fee-eh-breh infection infección een-fehk-see-ohn loss of pérdida del pehr-dee-dah deh consciousness conocimiento koh-noh-see-mee-ehn-toh loss of appetite falta de apetito fahl-tah deh ah-peh-tee-toh

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Discharge 227 nausea numbness

náusea adormecimiento

palpitations pain (in the _____) phlegm pus a rash shortness of breath (a lot of) stress

palpitaciones dolor (de _____) flema pus erupciones falta de respiración (mucha) tensión nerviosa sudores hinchazones hormigueo

nah-oo-seh-ah ah-dohr-meh-see-meeehn-toh pahl-pee-tah-see-oh-nehs doh-lohr (deh_____) fleh-mah poos eh-roop-see-oh-nehs fahl-tah deh rreh-spee-rah-see-ohn (moo-chah) tehn-see-ohn nehr-bee-oh-sah soo-doh-rehs een-chah-soh-nehs ohr-mee-geh-oh

vómito

boh-mee-toh

sweating swelling a tingling sensation vomiting

Call the doctor if you have any problems _____. Llame al doctor si tiene problemas para _____. yah-meh ahl dohk-tohr see tee-eh-neh proh-bleh-mahs pah-rah_____ breastfeeding amamantar ah-mah-mahn-tahr breathing respirar rreh-spee-rahr defecating defecar deh-feh-kahr eating comer koh-mehr seeing ver behr sleeping dormir dohr-meer swallowing tragar trah-gahr walking caminar kah-mee-nahr

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24 Death and Dying Do you want us to do everything we can to keep you/him (her) alive? ¿Quiere que hagamos todo lo posible para mantenerlo(a) vivo(a)? kee-eh-reh keh ah-gah-mohs toh-doh loh poh-see-bleh pah-rah mahn-teh-nehrloh (mahn-teh-nehr-lah) bee-boh (bee-bah) CPR resucitación rreh-soo-see-tah-see-ohn cardiokahr-dee-ohpulmonar pool-moh-nahr defibrillation desfibrilación dehs-fee-bree-lah-see-ohn other invasive otros procedioh-trohs proh-seh-deeprocedures mientos mee-ehn-tohs invasivos een-bah-see-bohs Are/Is you/he/she taking any medications? ¿Está tomando medicinas? ehs-tah toh-mahn-doh meh-dee-see-nahs If you/he/she stop/s breathing, would you/he (she) like a breathing tube? The medical equipment breathes for you/him (her). Si deja de respirar, ¿quería un respirador? Este equipo respira por usted el (ella). see deh-hah deh rreh-spee-rahr keh-ree-ah oon rreh-spee-rah-dohr ehs-teh ehkee-poh rreh-spee-rah pohr oo-stehd ehl (eh-yah) Do/Does you/he/she have a living will? ¿Tiene un testamento vital? tee-eh-neh oon tehs-tah-mehn-toh bee-tahl

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Death and Dying 229 A healthcare representative will be getting in contact with you/him (her). Un representante de asistencia médica se pondrá en contacto con usted el (ella). oon rreh-preh-sehn-tahn-teh deh ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah seh pohndrah ehn kohn-tahk-toh kohn oo-stehd ehl (eh-yah) If your/his (her) heart stops beating, do/does you/he (she) want to be resuscitated? Si su corazón deja de latir, ¿quiere ser resucitado(a)? see soo koh-rah-sohn deh-hah deh lah-teer kee-eh-reh sehr rreh-soo-see-tah-doh (rreh-soo-see-tah-dah) Are you an organ donor? ¿Es usted donante de órganos? ehs oo-stehd doh-nahn-teh deh ohr-gah-nohs Is he (she) an organ donor? ¿Es él (ella) donante de órganos? ehs ehl (eh-yah) doh-nahn-teh deh ohr-gah-nohs Would you/he/she like to be an organ donor? ¿Le gustaría ser donante de órganos? leh goo-stah-ree-ah sehr doh-nahn-teh deh ohr-gah-nohs You/he/she need/s to sign this form. It states that you/he/she want/s to donate your/his/her organs if you/he/she should die. Necesita firmar este formulario. Dice que quiere donar sus órganos en caso de muerte. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ehs-teh fohr-moo-lah-ree-oh dee-seh keh kee-eh-reh doh-nahr soos ohr-gah-nohs ehn kah-soh deh moo-ehr-teh Do/Does you/he(she) want us to call anyone to be here with you/him/her? A relative (friend, loved one)? ¿Quiere que llamemos a alguien para que esté aquí con usted el (ella)? ¿A un familiar (amigo, ser querido)? kee-eh-reh keh yah-meh-mohs ah ahl-gee-ehn pah-rah keh ehs-teh ah-kee kohn oo-stehd ehl(eh-yah) ah oon fah-mee-lee-ahr (ah-mee-goh, sehr keh-ree-doh) Do/Does you/he/she want your/his/her loved one(s) in here with you/him/her? ¿Quiere que su(s) ser(es) querido(s) esté(n) aquí? kee-eh-reh keh soo(s) sehr (seh-rehs) keh-ree-doh(s) ehs-teh(n) ah-kee

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230 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do/Does you/he/she want the hospital chaplain to come? ¿Quiere que venga el capellán del hospital? kee-eh-reh keh behn-gah ehl kah-peh-yahn dehl ohs-pee-tahl Do you know if your loved one is an organ donor? ¿Sabe si su ser querido es donante de órganos? sah-beh see soo sehr keh-ree-doh ehs doh-nahn-teh deh ohr-gah-nohs Do you know if your loved one would like to be an organ donor? ¿Sabe si a su ser querido le gustaría ser donante de órganos? sah-beh see ah soo sehr keh-ree-doh leh goo-stah-ree-ah sehr doh-nahn-teh deh ohr-gah-nohs You need to sign this form. It states that he/she would like to donate his/her organs if he/she dies. Necesita firmar este formulario. Dice que a su ser querido le gustaría donar sus órganos en caso de muerte. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ehs-teh fohr-moo-lah-ree-oh dee-seh keh ah soo sehr keh-ree-doh leh goo-stah-ree-ah doh-nahr soos ohr-gah-nohs ehn kah-soh deh moo-ehr-teh This tube administers oxygen. Este tubo administra oxígeno. ehs-teh too-boh ahd-mee-nee-strah ohk-see-heh-noh This respirator (ventilator) controls the breathing of (your baby, loved one). Este respirador (ventilador) controla la respiración de (su bebé, su ser querido). ehs-teh rreh-spee-rah-dohr (behn-tee-lah-dohr) kohn-troh-lah lah rreh-speerah-see-ohn deh (soo beh-beh, soo sehr keh-ree-doh) This tube administers medicine. Este tubo administra medicina. ehs-teh too-boh ahd-mee-nee-strah meh-dee-see-nah This tube administers food directly to the stomach. Este tubo administra comida directamente al estómago. ehs-teh too-boh ahd-mee-nee-strah koh-mee-dah dee-rehk-tah-mehn-teh ahl ehs-toh-mah-goh We’re going to remove the tube. Vamos a remover el tubo. bah-mohs ah rreh-moh-behr ehl too-boh

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Death and Dying 231 Exhale. Exhale. ehks-ah-leh Would you like to stay with him (her)? ¿Le gustaría quedarse con él (ella)? leh goo-stah-ree-ah keh-dahr-seh kohn ehl (eh-yah) Would you like to hold him (her)? ¿Le gustaría abrazarlo(a)? leh goo-stah-ree-ah ah-brah-sahr-loh (ah-brah-sahr-lah) You are dying. Usted está muriendo. oo-stehd ehs-tah moo-ree-ehn-doh Your loved one is dying. Su ser querido está muriendo. soo sehr keh-ree-doh ehs-tah moo-ree-ehn-doh He/She has stopped breathing. Ha dejado de respirar. ah deh-hah-doh deh rreh-spee-rahr Would he/she like a breathing tube? ¿Quería un respirador? keh-ree-ah oon rreh-spee-rah-dohr We are breathing for him (her) using medical equipment. Respiramos por él (ella) usando equipo médico. rreh-spee-rah-mohs pohr ehl (eh-yah) oo-sashn-doh eh-kee-poh meh-dee-koh His/her heart has stopped beating. Su corazón ha dejado de latir. soo koh-rah-sohn ah deh-hah-doh deh lah-teer Do you want to be resuscitated? ¿Quiere ser resucitado(a)? kee-eh-reh sehr rreh-soo-see-tah-doh (rreh-soo-see-tah-dah) Does he/she want to be resuscitated? ¿Quiere ser resucitado(a)? kee-eh-reh sehr rreh-soo-see-tah-doh (rreh-soo-see-tah-dah)

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232 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do you want medicine? ¿Quiere medicina? kee-eh-reh meh-dee-see-nah Does he/she want medicine? ¿Quiere medicina? kee-eh-reh meh-dee-see-nah We’re so sorry. Your loved one has died. Lo sentimos mucho. Su ser querido ha muerto. loh sehn-tee-mohs moo-choh soo sehr keh-ree-doh ah moo-ehr-toh Is there anyone we can help you contact? ¿Hay alguien con quien podamos comunicarnos? ah-ee ahl-gee-ehn kohn kee-ehn poh-dah-mohs koh-moo-nee-kahr-nohs We did everything we could. Hicimos todo lo posible. ee-see-mohs toh-doh loh poh-see-bleh We will need his/her medical history. Necesitamos su historial médico. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs soo ees-toh-ree-ahl meh-dee-koh We may need to do an autopsy. Es posible que tengamos que hacer una autopsia. ehs poh-see-bleh keh tehn-gah-mohs keh ah-sehr oo-nah ah-oo-tohp-see-ah The coroner has been notified of his/her death. Notificamos al pesquisidor de su muerte. noh-tee-fee-kah-mohs ahl pehs-kee-see-dohr deh soo moo-ehr-teh Do you have a funeral home in mind? Sabe qué funeraria quiere usar? sah-beh keh foo-neh-rah-ree-ah kee-eh-reh oo-sahr You can stay here with your loved one until the funeral home arrives. Puede quedarse aquí con su ser querido hasta que venga la funeraria. poo-eh-deh keh-dahr-seh ah-kee kohn soo sehr keh-ree-doh ahs-tah keh behngah lah foo-neh-rah-ree-ah

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Death and Dying 233 They will take your loved one’s (______’s) body to the funeral home. Van a llevar el cuerpo de su ser querido (de _____) a la funeraria. bahn ah yeh-bahr ehl koo-ehr-poh deh soo sehr keh-ree-doh (deh_____) ah lah foo-neh-rah-ree-ah You may take his/her belongings first. Puede llevarse sus pertenencias. poo-eh-deh yeh-bahr-seh soos pehr-teh-nehn-see-ahs You may take his/her jewelry. Puede llevarse sus joyas. poo-eh-deh yeh-bahr-seh soos hoh-yahs You may take his/her glasses. Puede llevarse sus gafas/anteojos. poo-eh-deh yeh-bahr-seh soos gah-fahs/ahn-teh-oh-hohs

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25 Treatments, Remedies, and Dispositions You/he (she) will be admitted to the hospital _____. Vamos a admitirlo(a) al hospital _____. bah-mohs ah ahd-mee-teer-loh (ahd-mee-teer-lah) ahl ohs-pee-tahl for observation para pah-rah observación ohb-sehr-bah-see-ohn for further para más pah-rah mahs testing pruebas proo-eh-bahs for the para el pah-rah ehl procedure procedimiento proh-seh-dee-mee-ehn-toh for the para la pah-rah lah operation operación oh-peh-rah-see-ohn for treatment para pah-rah tratamiento trah-tah-mee-ehn-toh You/he/she will be able to go home (afterward). Podrá regresar a casa (después). poh-drah rreh-greh-sahr ah kah-sah (dehs-poo-ehs) Come to the hospital tomorrow. Venga al hospital mañana. behn-gah ahl ohs-pee-tahl mah-nyah-nah Do not eat or drink. No coma o beba nada. noh koh-mah oh beh-bah nah-dah

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Treatments, Remedies, and Dispositions 235 Do not eat or drink after _____. No coma o beba nada después de _____. noh koh-mah oh beh-bah nah-dah dehs-poo-ehs deh Avoid caffeine. Evite la cafeína. eh-bee-teh lah kah-feh-ee-nah Elevate your _____. Levante sus _____. leh-bahn-teh soos You/he/she need/s _____. Necesita _____. neh-seh-see-tah a bandage una venda (un vendaje) a Band-Aid una curita bed rest quedarse en cama a blood una transfusion transfusión de sangre a cast un yeso counseling consejo crutches muletas a dentist un dentista diet supervisar management su dieta a doctor un doctor fluids líquidos eyeglasses anteojos help at home ayuda en casa home asistencia healthcare médica en casa intensive terapia therapy intensiva medication medicinas physical therapy fisioterapia a prescription una receta

oo-nah behn-dah/ oon behn-dah-heh oo-nah koo-ree-tah keh-dahr-seh ehn kah-mah oo-nah trahns-foo-see-ohn deh sahn-greh oon yeh-soh kohn-seh-hoh moo-leh-tahs oon dehn-tees-tah soo-pehr-bee-sahr soo dee-eh-tah oon dohk-tohr lee-kee-dohs ahn-teh-oh-hohs ah-yoo-dah ehn kah-sah ah-sees-tehn-see-ah meh-dee-kah ehn kah-sah teh-rah-pee-ah een-tehn-see-bah meh-dee-see-nahs fee-see-oh-teh-rah-pee-ah oo-nah rreh-seh-tah

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236 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals a psychiatric hospital a psychiatrist a psychologist psychotherapy rest rehabilitation a sling a specialist

un hospital psiquiátrico un psiquiatra un psicólogo psicoterapia descanso rehabilitación un cabestrillo un especialista

speech therapy

terapia del habla puntos/ puntadas pruebas tratamiento enfermera visitante un andador una silla de ruedas

stitches testing treatment visiting nurse a walker a wheelchair

oon ohs-pee-tahl see-kee-ah-tree-koh oon see-kee-ah-trah oon see-koh-loh-goh see-koh-teh-rah-pee-ah dehs-kahn-soh rreh-ah-bee-lee-tah-see-ohn oon kah-behs-tree-yoh oon (oo-nah) ehs-peh-seeah-lees-tah teh-rah-pee-ah dehl ah-blah poon-tohs/ poon-tah-dahs proo-eh-bahs trah-tah-mee-ehn-toh ehn-fehr-meh-rah bee-see-tahn-teh oon ahn-dah-dohr oo-nah see-yah deh rroo-eh-dahs

We are prescribing you/him/her medicine for the pain. Le recetamos medicina para el dolor. leh rreh-seh-tah-mohs meh-dee-see-nah pah-rah ehl doh-lohr Take this prescription to the pharmacy. Lleve esta receta a la farmacia. yeh-beh ehs-tah rreh-seh-tah ah lah fahr-mah-see-ah

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26 Prescriptions the prescription la receta lah rreh-seh-tah I will explain the prescription. Le voy a explicar la receta. leh boh-ee ah ehks-plee-kahr lah rreh-seh-tah

Actions English

Spanish

Pronunciation

apply

aplique

ah-plee-keh

bathe

báñese

bah-nyeh-seh

brush

cepíllese

seh-pee-yeh-seh

chew

masque

mahs-keh

gargle

haga gárgaras

ah-gah gahr-gah-rahs

inject

inyecte

een-yehk-teh

insert

inserte

een-sehr-teh

rinse

enjuáguese

ehn-hoo-ah-geh-seh

spit

escupa

ehs-koo-pah

spray

rocíe

rroh-see-eh

take

tome

toh-meh

use

use

oo-seh

wash

lávese

lah-beh-seh

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Quantities English

Spanish

Pronunciation

applicatorful

aplicación

ah-plee-kah-see-ohn

capsule(s)

cápsula(s)

kahp-soo-lah(s)

cup

taza

tah-sah

drop(s)

gota(s)

goh-tah(s)

glass

vaso

bah-soh

half

la mitad

lah mee-tahd

lozenge(s)

pastilla(s)

pahs-tee-yah(s)

one-half

media

meh-dee-ah

one and a half

una y media

oo-nah ee meh-dee-ah

pill(s)

píldora(s)

peel-doh-rah(s)

puff(s)

bufido(s)

boo-fee-doh(s)

spray(s)

rociada(s)

rroh-see-ah-dah(s)

suppository(ies)

supositorio(s)

soo-poh-see-toh-ree-oh(s)

tablespoon(s)

cucharada(s)

koo-chah-rah-dah(s)

teaspoon(s)

cucharadita(s)

koo-chah-rah-dee-tah(s)

tablet(s)

tableta(s)

tah-bleh-tah(s)

English

Spanish

Pronunciation

to the affected area

al área afectada

ahl ah-reh-ah ah-fehk-tah-dah

in the affected eye

en el ojo afectado

ehn ehl oh-hoh ah-fehktah-doh

in each eye

en cada ojo

ehn kah-dah oh-hoh

in the affected ear

en el oído afectado

ehn ehl oh-ee-doh ahfehk-tah-doh

in each ear

en cada oído

ehn kah-dah oh-ee-doh

by mouth

por la boca

pohr lah boh-kah

Location

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into each nostril

en cada fosa nasal

ehn kah-dah foh-sah nah-sahl

into the rectum

por el recto

pohr ehl rrehk-toh

into the vagina

por la vagina

pohr lah bah-hee-nah

Frequency English

Spanish

Pronunciation

once daily

una vez al día

oo-nah behs ahl dee-ah

twice daily

dos veces al día

dohs beh-sehs ahl dee-ah

three times daily

tres veces al día

trehs beh-sehs ahl dee-ah

four times daily

cuatro veces al día

koo-ah-troh beh-sehs ahl dee-ah

every _____ minutes (hours)

cada _____ minutos (horas)

kah-dah _____ mee-noo-tohs (oh-rahs)

on an empty stomach

con el estómago vacío

kohn ehl ehs-toh-mah-goh bah-see-oh

with food

con comida

kohn koh-mee-dah

with water

con agua

kohn ah-goo-ah

after meals

después de las comidas

dehs-poo-ehs deh lahs koh-mee-dahs

before meals

antes de las comidas

ahn-tehs deh lahs koh-mee-dahs

between meals

entre las comidas

ehn-treh lahs koh-meedahs

at bedtime

a la hora de acostarse

ah lah oh-rah deh ah-kohs-tahr-seh

in the morning

por la mañana

pohr lah mah-nyah-nah

in the afternoon

por la tarde

pohr lah tahr-deh

in the evening

por la noche

pohr lah noh-cheh

as needed

cuando sea necesario

koo-ahn-doh seh-ah neh-seh-sah-ree-oh

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Medications and More English

Spanish

Pronunciation

adhesive tape

la cinta adhesiva

lah seen-tah ah-deh-see-bah

antacid

antiácido

ahn-tee-ah-see-doh

antibiotic

antibiótico

ahn-tee-bee-oh-tee-koh

antidote

antídoto

ahn-tee-doh-toh

antihistamines

antihistamínicos

ahn-tee-ees-tah-meenee-kohs

antiseptic

antiséptico

ahn-tee-sehp-tee-koh

aspirin

aspirina

ahs-pee-ree-nah

astringent

astrigente

ahs-tree-hehn-teh

bandage

venda

behn-dah

Band-Aid

curita

koo-ree-tah

birth control pills

anticonceptivos

ahn-tee-kohn-sehptee-bohs

codeine

codeína

koh-deh-ee-nah

cortisone

cortisona

kohr-tee-soh-nah

cough syrup

el jarabe para la tos

ehl hah-rah-beh pah-rah lah tohs

cream

crema

kreh-mah

decongestant

descongestionante

dehs-kohn-hehs-tee-ohnahn-teh

Demerol

Demerol

deh-meh-rohl

disinfectant

desinfectante

dehs-een-fehk-tahn-teh

Epsom salt

la sal de Epsom

lah sahl deh ehp-sohm

gauze

gasa

gah-sah

hydrogen peroxide

agua oxigenada

ah-goo-ah ohk-see-heh-nah-dah

ice pack

bolsa de hielo

bohl-sah deh ee-eh-loh

inhaler

inhalador

een-ah-lah-dohr

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insulin

insulina

een-soo-lee-nah

iodine

yodo

yoh-doh

jelly

gelatina

heh-lah-tee-nah

laxative

laxante

lahk-sahn-teh

lotion

loción

loh-see-ohn

mixture

mezcla

mehs-klah

morphine

morfina

mohr-fee-nah

nasal spray

bomba/pompa para la nariz

bohm-bah/pohm-pah pah-rah lah nah-rees

nitroglycerin

nitroglicerina

nee-troh-glee-seh-ree-nah

ointment

ungüento

oon-goo-ehn-toh

penicillin

penicilina

peh-nee-see-lee-nah

powder

talco

tahl-koh

sedative

sedante

seh-dahn-teh

soap

jabón

hah-bohn

solution

solución

soh-loo-see-ohn

stimulant

estimulante

ehs-tee-moo-lahn-teh

suppositories

supositorios

soo-poh-see-toh-ree-ohs

syringe

jeringuilla

heh-reen-gee-yah

tranquilizers

tranquilizantes

trahn-kee-lee-sahn-tehs

Vaseline

Vaselina

bah-seh-lee-nah

vitamins

vitaminas

bee-tah-mee-nahs

Do you have any drug allergies? ¿Es alérgico(a) a alguna medicina? ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah) ah ahl-goo-nah meh-dee-see-nah Does he (she) have any drug allergies? ¿Es alérgico(a) a alguna medicina? ehs ah-lehr-hee-koh (ah-lehr-hee-kah) ah ahl-goo-nah meh-dee-see-nah

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242 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Are you currently taking any other medications? ¿Está tomando actualmente medicinas en casa? ehs-tah toh-mahn-doh ahk-too-ahl-mehn-teh meh-dee-see-nahs ehn kah-sah Is he/she currently taking any other meds? ¿Está tomando actualmente medicinas en casa? ehs-tah toh-mahn-doh ahk-too-ahl-mehn-teh meh-dee-see-nahs ehn kah-sah Read the label carefully. Lea con cuidado la etiqueta. leh-ah kohn koo-ee-dah-doh lah eh-tee-keh-tah Measure carefully. Mida con cuidado. mee-dah kohn koo-ee-dah-doh Refrigerate. Refrigérelo(a). rreh-free-heh-reh-loh(rreh-free-heh-reh-lah) Do not refrigerate. No lo (la) refrigere. noh loh (lah) rreh-free-heh-reh Keep at room temperature. Manténgalo(a) a temperatura ambiente. mahn-tehn-gah-loh(mahn-tehn-gah-lah) ah tehm-peh-rah-too-rah ahm-beeehn-teh Keep away from heat. Manténgalo(a) lejos del calor. mahn-tehn-gah-lah(mahn-tehn-gah-lah) leh-hohs dehl kah-lohr Shake well. Agítela bien. ah-hee-teh-lah bee-ehn May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Puede causar sueño o vertigo. poo-eh-deh kah-oo-sahr soo-eh-nyoh oh behr-tee-goh Call if you have any questions. Llame si tiene preguntas. yah-meh see tee-eh-neh preh-goon-tahs

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27 Human Resources Applications and Forms Are you looking for employment? ¿Está solicitando trabajo/empleo? ehs-tah soh-lee-see-tahn-doh trah-bah-hoh/ehm-pleh-oh We need some information. Necesitamos información. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs een-fohr-mah-see-ohn You need to fill out this application (and these forms). Necesita llenar esta solicitud (y estos formularios). neh-seh-see-tah yeh-nahr ehs-tah soh-lee-see-tood (ee ehs-tohs fohr-moo-lahree-ohs Give a list of work-related references (supervisors you have worked for, telephone numbers and places of employment). Dé una lista de referencias de empleo (supervisores para quienes ha trabajado, sus números de teléfono y sus lugares de empleo). deh oo-nah lees-tah deh rreh-feh-rehn-see-ahs deh ehm-pleh-oh (soo-pehr-beesoh-rehs pah-rah kee-eh-nehs ah trah-bah-hah-doh soos noo-meh-rohs deh tehleh-foh-noh ee soos loo-gah-rehs deh ehm-pleh-oh) Come back when you have completed your application. Regrese cuando haya completado su solicitud. rreh-greh-seh koo-ahn-doh ah-yah kohm-pleh-tah-doh soo soh-lee-see-tood

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Human Resources 245 When all the forms are completed, bring them back with you. Cuando complete todos los formularios, devuélvalos. koo-ahn-doh kohm-pleh-teh toh-dohs lohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs deh-boo-ehlbah-lohs If you have a résumé, bring it also. Si tiene un resumé, tráigalo también. see tee-eh-neh oon rreh-soo-mehn trah-ee-gah-loh tahm-bee-ehn We are (not) hiring right now. (No) estamos contratando ahora mismo. (noh) ehs-tah-mohs kohn-trah-trahn-doh ah-oh-rah mees-moh We will be hiring in _____. Estaremos contratando en _____. ehs-tah-reh-mohs kohn-trah-tahn-doh ehn Are all the forms completed? ¿Completó todos los formularios? kohm-pleh-toh toh-dohs lohs fohr-moo-lah-ree-ohs A recruiter will call you if we are interested. Un(a) reclutador(a) lo(a) llamará por teléfono si nos interesa. oon (oo-nah) rreh-kloo-tah-dohr (rreh-kloo-tah-doh-rah) loh (lah) yah-mahrah pohr teh-leh-foh-noh see nohs een-teh-reh-sah Speak more slowly. Hable más despacio. ah-bleh mahs dehs-pah-see-oh I do (not) understand. (No) comprendo. (no) kohm-prehn-doh

Setting Up an Interview by Phone Hello. My name is _____. I’m a recruiter from _____. Buenos días. Me llamo _____. Soy un(a) reclutador(a) de _____. boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs meh yah-moh _____ soh-ee oon (oo-nah) rreh-kloo-tahdohr (rreh-kloo-tah-doh-rah) deh _____ (When) is _____ available? ¿(Cuándo) está disponible _____? (koo-ahn-doh) ehs-tah dees-poh-nee-bleh

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246 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’ll call back later. Llamaré más tarde. yah-mah-reh mahs tahr-deh May I leave (take) a message? ¿Puedo dejar (tomar) un mensaje? poo-eh-doh deh-hahr (toh-mahr) oon mehn-sah-heh Please call me at _____. Favor de llamarme al número _____. fah-bohr deh yah-mahr-meh ahl noo-meh-roh We’ve received your application. Recibimos su solicitud. rreh-see-bee-mohs soo soh-lee-see-tood Do you speak English? ¿Habla inglés? ah-blah een-glehs We (I) would like to interview with you. Nos (Me) gustaría entrevistarlo(a). nohs (meh) goos-tah-ree-ah ehn-treh-bees-tahr-loh (ehn-treh-bees-tahr-lah) Can you come to our office for an interview _____. Puede venir a nuestra oficina para una entrevista el _____. poo-eh-deh beh-neer ah noo-ehs-trah oh-fee-see-nah pah-rah oo-nah ehn-trehbees-tah ehl Our office is located in _____. Nuestra oficina está en _____. noo-ehs-trah oh-fee-see-nah ehs-tah ehn Enter the west (east, south, north) entrance. Entre por la entrada al oeste (al este, al sur, al norte). ehn-treh pohr lah ehn-trah-dah ahl oh-ehs-teh (ahl ehs-teh, ahl soor, ahl nohr-teh Go left (right, straight) to the elevators. Vaya a la izquierda (a la derecha, todo derecho) hasta los ascensores. bah-yah ah lah ees-kee-ehr-dah (ah lah deh-reh-chah, toh-doh deh-reh-choh) ah-stah lohs ah-sehn-soh-rehs

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ahl behs-tee-boo-loh preen-see-pahl ah-see-ah ehl fee-nahl dehl pah-see-yoh/ koh-rreh-dohr ahl oh-ehs-teh (ahl ehs-teh, ahl nohr-teh, ahl soor) ah lah ees-kee-ehr-dah (ah lah deh-reh-chah) ahl ah-sehn-sohr

Interviewing an Applicant Hello _____. My name is _____. Nice to meet you. Buenos días, _____. Me llamo _____. Mucho gusto. boo-eh-nohs dee-ahs_____ meh yah-moh____ moo-choh goos-toh Please, come with me (sit down). Sígame (siéntese), por favor. ssee-gah-meh (see-ehn-teh-seh) pohr fah-bohr

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248 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Have you worked here before? ¿Ha trabajado aquí antes? ah trah-bah-hah-doh ah-kee ahn-tehs What is your _____? ¿Cuál es su _____? koo-ahl ehs soo first name nombre last name apellido maiden name nombre de soltera first language lengua materna place of birth lugar de nacimiento Social Security número de number seguro social nationality nacionalidad license number número de licencia marital status estado civil

nohm-breh ah-peh-yee-doh nohm-breh deh sohl-teh-rah lehn-goo-ah mah-tehr-nah loo-gahr deh nah-see-mee-ehn-toh noo-meh-roh deh seh-goo-roh soh-see-ahl nah-see-oh-nah-lee-dahd noo-meh-roh deh lee-sehn-see-ah ehs-tah-doh see-beel

Do you have _____? ¿Tiene _____? tee-eh-neh identification identificación a driver’s license una licencia de manejar transportation transportación to work al trabajo work permit permiso de trabajo resident número de number residente a green card tarjeta de residencia permanente any emotional problemas problems emocionales any mental enfermedad illness mental

ee-dehn-tee-fee-kah-see-ohn oo-nah lee-sehn-see-ah deh mah-neh-hahr trahns-pohr-tah-see-ohn ahl trah-bah-hoh pehr-mee-soh deh trah-bah-hoh noo-meh-roh deh rreh-see-dehn-teh tahr-heh-tah deh rreh-see-dehn-see-ah pehr-mah-nehn-teh proh-bleh-mahs eh-moh-see-oh-nah-lehs ehn-fehr-meh-dahd mehn-tahl

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Human Resources 249 any medical problems any credit problems Are you _____? ¿Es usted _____? ehs oo-stehd a U.S. citizen

a naturalized citizen

problemas médicos problemas de crédito

proh-bleh-mahs meh-dee-kohs pro-bleh-mahs deh kreh-dee-toh

ciudadano(a) see-oo-dah-dah-noh de Los Estados (see-oo-dah-dah-nah) Unidos deh los ehs-tah-dohs oo-nee-dohs ciudadano(a) see-oo-dah-dah-noh naturalizado(a) (see-oo-dah-dah-nah) nah-too-rah-lee-sah-doh (nah-too-rah-lee-sah-dah)

Your last place of employment was _____? ¿Su último lugar de empleo fue _____? soo ool-tee-moh loo-gahr deh ehm-pleh-oh foo-eh Why did you leave? ¿Por qué dejó ese empleo? pohr keh deh-hoh eh-seh ehm-pleh-oh Have you ever been arrested? ¿Ha sido arrestado(a) alguna vez? ah see-doh ah-rrehs-tah-doh (ah-rrehs-tah-dah) ahl-goo-nah behs Have you ever committed _____? ¿Ha cometido jámas _____? ah koh-meh-tee-doh hah-mahs any crime un crimen child abuse abuso de niños adult dependent abuso de abuse adultos dependientes Medicare/ fraude de Medicaid fraud Medicare/ Medicaid

oon kree-mehn ah-boo-soh deh nee-nyohs ah-boo-soh deh ah-dool-tohs deh-pehn-dee-ehn-tehs frah-oo-deh deh meh-dee-kehr/ meh-dee-kehl-leed

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250 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do you smoke? ¿Fuma? foo-mah Do you take drugs (alcohol)? ¿Toma drogas (alcohol)? toh-mah droh-gahs (ahl-koh-ohl) Do you take any medicines? ¿Toma medicinas? toh-mah meh-dee-see-nahs You will have to report to the Employee Health Department. You have to have a drug test. Tiene que presentarse al departamento de salud de los empleados. Tiene que tomar un examen antidrogas. tee-eh-neh keh preh-sehn-tahr-seh ahl deh-pahr-tah-mehn-toh deh sah-lood deh lohs ehm-pleh-ah-dohs tee-eh-neh keh toh-mahr oon ehk-sah-mehn ahntee-droh-gahs We will need a urine sample. Necesitamos una muestra de orina. neh-seh-see-tah-mohs oo-nah moo-ehs-trah deh oh-ree-nah We have a position (a job) for _____. Tenemos una posición (un trabajo) de _____. teh-neh-mohs oo-nah poh-see-see-ohn (oon trah-bah-hoh) deh a carpenter carpintero kahr-peen-teh-roh a dishwasher lavaplatos lah-bah-plah-tohs food service servicio de sehr-bee-see-oh deh comida koh-mee-dah housekeeping manejo mah-neh-hoh doméstico doh-mehs-tee-koh a janitor conserje kohn-sehr-heh a laborer obrero oh-breh-roh a mechanic mecánico meh-kah-nee-koh This position (This job) is _____. Esta posición (Este trabajo) es a _____. ehs-tah poh-see-see-ohn (ehs-teh trah-bah-hoh) ehs ah full-time tiempo tee-ehm-poh kohm-pleh-toh completo part-time tiempo parcial tee-ehm-poh pahr-see-ahl

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Human Resources 251 This position (This job) involves _____. Esta posición (este trabajo) requiere _____. ehs-tah poh-see-see-ohn (ehs-teh trah-bah-hoh) rreh-kee-eh-reh heavy work trabajo pesado trah-bah-hoh peh-sah-doh medium work trabajo un trah-bah-hoh oon poh-koh poco pesado peh-sah-doh light work trabajo ligero trah-bah-hoh lee-heh-roh transporting transporte trahns-pohr-teh de carga deh kahr-gah carrying llevar carga yeh-bahr kahr-gah lifting levantar carga leh-bahn-tahr kahr-gah The work begins _____. El trabajo empieza _____. ehl trah-bah-hoh ehm-pee-eh-sah Do you have any experience (skills) in this work? ¿Tiene experiencia (destreza) en este trabajo? tee-eh-neh ehks-peh-ree-ehn-see-ah (dehs-treh-sah) ehn ehs-teh trah-bah-hoh You work _____ hours a day (week). Trabaja _____ horas por día (semana). trah-bah-hah_____ oh-rahs pohr dee-ah (seh-mah-nah) Your training is _____ on _____ from ______ to _____. Su entrenamiento es _____ el _____ de _____ hasta _____. soo ehn-treh-nah-mee-ehn-toh ehs ____ ehl _____ deh _____ ahs-tah _____ Are you interested? ¿Le interesa? leh een-teh-reh-sah Here is the work schedule. Aquí está el horario de trabajo. ah-kee ehs-tah ehl oh-rah-ree-oh deh trah-bah-hoh You (don’t) have to wear a uniform. (No) tiene que llevar el uniforme. (noh) tee-eh-neh keh yeh-bahr ehl oo-nee-fohr-meh Your base pay is _____ dollars per hour (year). El sueldo básico es de _____ dólares por hora (año). ehl soo-ehl-doh bah-see-koh ehs deh _____ doh-lah-rehs pohr oh-rah (ah-nyoh)

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252 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals It’s minimum wage. Es el salario mínimo. ehs ehl sah-lah-ree-oh mee-nee-moh You receive a paycheck every (in, after) _____. Recibe la paga cada (en, después de) _____. rreh-see-beh lah pah-gah kah-dah (ehn dehs-poo-ehs deh)______ You receive a raise every (in, after) _____. Recibe un aumento de sueldo cada (en, después de) _____. rreh-see-beh oon ah-oo-mehn-toh deh soo-ehl-doh kah-dah (ehn dehs-poo-ehs deh) You receive a cost of living raise every (in, after) _____. Recibe un aumento por el costo de vida cada (en, después de) _____. rreh-see-beh oon ah-oo-mehn-toh pohr ehl kohs-toh deh bee-dah kah-dah (ehn dehs-poo-ehs deh) This position begins _____. Esta posición empieza _____. ehs-tah poh-see-see-ohn ehm-pee-eh-sah Why should I hire you? ¿Por qué debo contratarlo(a)? pohr keh deh-boh kohn-trah-tahr-loh (kohn-trah-tahr-lah) What are some of your strengths? ¿Cuáles son sus puntos fuertes? koo-ah-lehs sohn soos poon-tohs foo-ehr-tehs For example, dependable, efficient. Por ejemplo, confiable, competente. pohr eh-hehm-ploh kohn-fee-ah-ble kohm-peh-tehn-teh What are some of your weaknesses? ¿Cuáles son sus debilidades? koo-ah-lehs sohn soos deh-bee-lee-dah-dehs For example, impatient. Por ejemplo, impaciente. pohr eh-hehm-ploh eem-pah-see-ehn-teh

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Human Resources 253 Give me an example of when you were in a difficult situation and how you handled it. Déme un ejemplo de una situación difícil y como logró resolverla. deh-meh oon eh-hehm-ploh deh oo-nah see-too-ah-see-ohn dee-fee-seel ee kohmoh loh-groh rreh-sohl-behr-lah We offer many benefits: Ofrecemos muchos beneficios: oh-freh-seh-mohs moo-chohs beh-neh-fee-see-ohs medical el seguro ehl seh-goo-roh insurance médico meh-dee-koh dental el seguro ehl seh-goo-roh insurance dental dehn-tahl life insurance el seguro ehl seh-goo-roh de vida deh bee-dah accidental el seguro por ehl seh-goo-roh pohr death muerte moo-ehr-teh insurance accidental ahk-see-dehn-tahl short-term el seguro de ehl seh-goo-roh deh disability incapacidad een-kah-pah-see-dahd insurance a corto plazo ah kohr-toh plah-soh long-term el seguro de ehl seh-goo-roh deh disability incapacidad een-kah-pah-see-dahd insurance a largo plazo ah lahr-goh plah-soh compassionate licencia lee-sehn-see-ah leave compasiva kohm-pah-see-bah a daycare center cuidado de koo-ee-dah-doh deh niños/la nee-nyohs/lah guardería goo-ahr-deh-ree-ah infantíl een-fahn-teel an exercise un gimnasio oon heem-nah-see-oh center days off días libres dee-ahs lee-brehs What are your goals? ¿Cuáles son sus metas? koo-ah-lehs sohn soos meh-tahs

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254 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals You’re a good candidate. Usted es un(a) buen(a) candidato(a). oo-stehd ehs oon (oo-nah) boo-ehn (boo-eh-nah) kahn-dee-dah-toh (kahndee-dah-tah) Think about it. Talk to your family. Piénselo. Hable con su familia. pee-ehn-seh-loh ah-bleh kohn soo fah-mee-lee-ah We will call you when we have made a decision. Lo(a) llamaremos cuando tomemos una decisión. loh (lah) yah-mah-reh-mohs koo-ahn-doh toh-meh-mohs oo-nah deh-see-see-ohn

Hiring or Turning Down an Applicant You need more experience. Necesita más experiencia. neh-seh-see-tah mahs ehks-peh-ree-ehn-see ah You are (not) qualified. Usted (no) está calificado(a). oo-stehd (noh) ehs-tah kah-lee-fee-kah-doh (kah-lee-fee-kah-dah) Perhaps later (another position). Quizás más tarde (otro puesto). kee-sahs mahs tahr-deh (oh-troh poo-ehs-toh) The position has been filled. Ya no hay vacante. yah noh ah-ee bah-kahn-teh I’d like to offer you the job (the position). Quisiera ofrecerle el trabajo (la posición). kee-see-eh-rah oh-freh-sehr-leh ehl trah-bah-hoh (lah poh-see-see-ohn) I’d like to hire you. Quisiera contratarlo(a). kee-see-eh-rah kohn-trah-tahr-loh (kohn-trah-tahr-lah) You’re hired. Usted está contratado(a). oo-stehd ehs-tah kohn-trah-tah-doh (kohn-trah-tah-dah)

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Human Resources 255 Can you come in to discuss the details of your new position? ¿Puede volver a la oficina para discutir los detalles? poo-eh-deh bohl-behr ah lah oh-fee-see-nah pah-rah dees-koo-teer lohs deh-tah-yehs You need to arrive a little early. Tiene que llegar un poco antes. tee-eh-neh keh yeh-gahr oon poh-koh ahn-tehs

Benefits You need to sign up for insurance within thirty days from your start date. Necesita firmar los papeles del seguro dentro de treinta días de su fecha de empleo. neh-ehs-see-tah feer-mahr lohs pah-peh-lehs dehl seh-goo-roh dehn-troh deh treh-een-tah dee-ahs deh soo feh-chah deh ehm-pleh-oh Do you want medical (dental) insurance? ¿Desea el seguro médico (dental)? deh-seh-ah ehl seh-goo-roh meh-dee-koh (dehn-tahl) How many people do you want covered? ¿A cuántas personas desea cubrir? ah koo-ahn-tahs pehr-soh-nahs deh-seh-ah koo-breer Do you want life (accidental death) insurance? ¿Desea el seguro de vida (por muerte accidental)? deh-seh-ah ehl seh-goo-roh deh bee-dah (pohr moo-ehr-teh ahk-see-dehn-tahl) You can take out more if you like. Puede sacar más cobertura si quiere. poo-eh-deh sah-kahr mahs koh-behr-too-rah see kee-eh-reh Do you want (more) long-term disability insurance? ¿Desea (más) seguro por incapacidad a largo plazo? deh-seh-ah (mahs) seh-goo-roh pohr een-kah-pah-see-dahd ah lahr-goh plah-soh Long-term disability begins after _____ days. La incapacidad a largo plazo empieza después de _____ días. lah een-kakh-pah-see-dahd ehm-pee-eh-sah dehs-poo-ehs deh_____ dee-ahs

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256 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Do you want to take out short-term disability insurance? ¿Desea sacar el seguro por incapacidad? deh-seh-ah sah-kahr ehl seh-goo-roh pohr een-kah-pah-see-dahd You can change your insurance when there is a birth, death, marriage, divorce, change of work status, or when a spouse loses his (her) job (insurance). Puede cambiar el seguro cuando haya un nacimiento, una muerte, un matrimonio, un divorcio, un cambio de empleo, o si su esposo(a) pierde su empleo (seguro). poo-eh-deh kahm-bee-ahr ehl seh-goo-roh koo-ahn-doh ah-yah oon nah-seemee-ehn-toh oo-nah moo-ehr-teh oon mah-tree-moh-nee-oh oon dee-bohr-seeoh oon kahm-bee-oh deh ehm-pleh-oh oh see soo ehs-poh-soh (ehs-poh-sah) pee-ehr-deh soo ehm-pleh-oh (seh-goo-roh) You can receive extra salary (time and a half) after working _____ hours per week. Puede recibir el salario extraordinario (tiempo y medio) después de trabajar _____ horas por semana. poo-eh-deh rreh-see-beer ehl sah-lah-ree-oh ehks-trah-ohr-dee-nah-ree-oh (teeehm-poh ee meh-dee-oh) dehs-poo-ehs deh trah-bah-hahr _____ oh-rahs pohr seh-mah-nah You need to sign here. Necesita firmar aquí. neh-seh-see-tah feer-mahr ah-kee Your contact person is _____. Su persona de contacto es _____. soo pehr-soh-nah deh kohn-tahk-toh ehs Be there _____. Esté allí _____. ehs-teh ah-yee You begin (end) at _____. Empieza (Termina) a _____. ehm-pee-eh-sah (tehr-mee-nah) ah You’re off at _____. Sale a _____. sah-leh ah

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Human Resources 257 Take a break. Tome un descanso. toh-meh oon dehs-kahn-soh Don’t be late. No llegue tarde. noh yeh-geh tahr-deh Call your supervisor when you cannot come in to work. Llame a su supervisor(a) cuando no pueda venir al trabajo. yah-meh ah soo soo-pehr-bee-sohr (soo-pehr-bee-soh-rah) koo-ahn-doh noh poo-eh-dah beh-neer ahl trah-bah-hoh Complete the tax paperwork. Complete el papeleo relacionado con los impuestos. kohm-pleh-teh ehl pah-peh-leh-oh rreh-lah-see-oh-nah-doh kohn lohs eem-pooehs-tohs

Job Evaluations We’re going to give you a job evaluation. Vamos a evaluar su rendimiento en el trabajo. bah-mohs ah eh-bah-loo-ahr soo rrehn-dee-mee-ehn-toh ehn ehl trah-bah-hoh Your performance level is _____. Su nivel de ejecución es _____. soo nee-behl deh eh-heh-koo-see-ohn ehs_____ poor bajo fair regular good alto outstanding sobresaliente

bah-hoh rreh-goo-lahr ahl-toh soh-breh-sah-lee-ehn-teh

What are some of your _____? ¿Cuáles son algunos (algunas) de sus _____? koo-ah-lehs sohn ahl-goo-nohs (ahl-goo-nahs) deh soos improvements mejoras meh-hoh-rahs strengths puntos fuertes poon-tohs foo-ehr-tehs weaknesses debilidades deh-bee-lee-dah-dehs responsibilities responsabilirrehs-pohn-sah-bee-leedades dah-dehs needs necesidades neh-seh-see-dah-dehs

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258 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Describe some situations when you have performed above and beyond the normal job duties. Describa algunas situaciones en las que haya ejecutado responsabilidades mucho más allá de las requeridas por su trabajo. dehs-kree-bah ahl-goo-nahs see-too-ah-see-oh-nehs ehn lahs keh ah-yah eh-hehkoo-tah-doh rrehs-pohn-sah-bee-lee-dah-dehs moo-choh mahs ah-yah deh lahs rreh-keh-ree-dahs pohr soo trah-bah-hoh If you arrive late one more time, you’ll be fired. Si llega tarde otra vez, vamos a despedirlo(a). see yeh-gah tahr-deh oh-trah behs bah-mohs ah dehs-peh-deer-loh (dehs-pehdeer-lah) You’re fired. Usted está despedido(a). oo-stehd ehs-tah dehs-peh-dee-doh (dehs-peh-dee-dah) English the coworker

Spanish el (la) compañero(a) de trabajo

Pronunciation ehl (lah) kohm-pah-nyeh roh (kohm-pah-nyeh-rah) deh trah-bah-hoh the interviewer el (la) entrevistador(a) ehl (lah) ehn-treh-beestah-dohr (ehn-treh-beestah-doh-rah) the recruiter el (la) reclutador(a) ehl (lah) rreh-kloo-tah-dohr (rreh-kloo-tah-doh-rah) the supervisor el (la) supervisor(a)/ ehl (lah) soo-pehr-bee-sohr superintendente (soo-pehr-bee-soh-rah)/ soo-pehr-een-tehn-dehn-teh the basement el sótano ehl soh-tah-noh the first floor el primer piso ehl pree-mehr pee-soh the second floor el segundo piso ehls seh-goon-doh pee-soh the third floor el tercer piso ehl tehr-sehr pee-soh the fourth floor el cuarto piso ehl koo-ahr-toh pee-soh the fifth floor el quinto piso ehl keen-toh pee-soh the sixth floor el sexto piso ehl sehks-toh pee-soh the seventh el séptimo piso ehl sehp-tee-moh pee-soh floor holidays los días feriados lohs dee-ahs feh-reeah-dahs

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28 Billing Issues Clinic Billing, this is _____. La Facturación de La Clínica, yo soy _____. lah fahk-too-rah-see-ohn deh lah klee-nee-kah yoh soh-ee _____ How may I assist you? ¿Cómo puedo servirle? koh-moh poo-eh-doh sehr-beer-leh I speak a little Spanish. Hablo un poquito de español. ah-bloh oon poh-kee-toh deh ehs-pah-nyohl I’m sorry. I don’t understand. Lo siento. No comprendo. loh see-ehn-toh noh kohm-prehn-doh Slowly, please. Word by word. Despacio, por favor. Palabra por palabra. dehs-pah-see-oh pohr-fah-bohr pah-lah-brah pohr pah-lah-brah Could you please repeat that? ¿Puede repetirlo? poo-eh-deh rreh-peh-teer-loh One moment, please. Un momento, por favor. oon moh-mehn-toh pohr fah-bohr Do you have your statement handy? ¿Tiene su factura a mano? tee-eh-neh soo fahk-too-rah ah mah-noh 259

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260 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I need your account number. Necesito su número de cuenta. neh-seh-see-toh soo noo-meh-roh deh koo-ehn-tah It’s located above _____. Está situado encima de la dirección del _____. ehs-tah see-too-ah-doh ehn-see-mah deh lah dee-rehk-see-ohn dehl It’s in the third white box. Está en la tercera caja blanca. ehs-tah ehn lah tehr-seh-rah kah-hah blahn-kah Do you have insurance? ¿Tiene seguro? tee-eh-neh seh-goo-roh Do you know what your co-pay is? ¿Sabe cuánto es el pago residual? sah-beh koo-ahn-toh ehs ehl pah-goh rreh-see-doo-ahl Your copay is _____. Su pago residual es _____. soo pah-goh rreh-see-doo-ahl ehs Where do you work? ¿Dónde trabaja usted? dohn-deh trah-bah-hah oo-stehd What is your address? ¿Cuál es su dirección? koo-ahl ehs soo dee-rehk-see-ohn What is your telephone number? ¿Cuál es su número de teléfono? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh teh-leh-foh-noh What is your member number or certificate number on your insurance card? ¿Cuál es su número de miembro o número de certificado en su tarjeta del seguro? koo-ahl ehs soo noo-meh-roh deh mee-ehm-broh oh noo-meh-roh deh sehr-teefee-kah-doh ehn soo tahr-heh-tah dehl seh-goo-roh

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Billing Issues 261 Is there a group number? ¿Hay un número de grupo? ah-ee oon noo-meh-roh deh groo-poh Do you have to choose a doctor? ¿Tiene que escoger un doctor? tee-eh-neh keh ehs-koh-hehr oon dohk-tohr Is this a workers’ compensation injury or an auto accident? ¿Ésta es una lesión cubierta por compensación de obrero o un accidente de carro? ehs-tah ehs oo-nah leh-see-ohn koo-bee-ehr-tah pohr kohm-pehn-sah-see-ohn deh oh-breh-roh oh oon ahk-see-dehn-teh deh kah-rroh When did your insurance expire? ¿Cuándo expiró su seguro? koo-ahn-doh ehks-pee-roh soo seh-goo-roh When did your new insurance begin? ¿Cuándo empezó su nuevo seguro? koo-ahn-doh ehm-peh-soh soo noo-eh-boh seh-goo-roh What’s the address of the insurance company located on the back of the card? ¿Cuál es la dirección de la compañía de seguros que está en la parte trasera de la tarjeta? koo-ahl ehs lah dee-rehk-see-ohn deh lah kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs keh ehs-tah ehn lah pahr-teh trah-seh-rah deh lah tahr-heh-tah What was the date that you saw the doctor? ¿En qué fecha vio al doctor? ehn keh feh-chah bee-oh ahl dohk-tohr What are the charges on the statement? ¿Cuáles son los gastos en la factura? koo-ah-lehs sohn lohs gahs-tohs ehn lah fahk-too-rah Did you receive a bill? ¿Recibió una factura? rreh-see-bee-oh oo-nah fahk-too-rah Have you made any payments? ¿Ha pagado algo? ah pah-gah-doh ahl-goh

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262 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals Your insurance company said that these are non-covered services. Su compañía nos dijo que estos servicios no están cubiertos. soo kohm-pah-nyee-ah nohs dee-hoh keh ehs-tohs sehr-bee-see-ohs noh ehs-tahn koo-bee-ehr-tohs Your insurance didn’t pay because _____. Su compañía de seguros no pagó porque _____. soo kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs noh pah-goh pohr-keh deductible deducible deh-doo-see-bleh other coverage otra cobertura oh-trah koh-behr-too-rah duplicate claim una reclamación oo-nah rreh-klah-mahduplicada see-ohn doo-plee-kah-dah need additional necesitan más neh-seh-see-tahn mahs information información een-fohr-mah-see-ohn no insurance no tiene noh tee-eh-neh coverage cobertura de koh-behr-too-rah deh seguros seh-goo-rohs no referral no tiene un noh tee-eh-neh oon referido rreh-feh-ree-doh Insurance paid only _____ dollars. La compañía de seguros pagó sólo _____ dólares. lah kohm-pah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs pah-goh soh-loh_____ doh-lah-rehs Are you working? ¿Tiene trabajo actualmente? tee-eh-neh trah-bah-hoh ahk-too-ahl-mehn-teh We’ll refile the claim with your insurance company. Vamos a reprocesar la reclamación con su compañía de seguros. bah-mohs ah rreh-proh-seh-sahr lah rreh-klah-mah-see-ohn kohn soo kohmpah-nyee-ah deh seh-goo-rohs Have you filed bankruptcy? ¿Se ha declarado en quiebra alguna vez? seh ah deh-klah-rah-doh ehn kee-eh-brah ahl-goo-nah behs What was the date that _____ passed away? ¿En qué fecha murió _____? ehn keh feh-chah moo-ree-oh

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Billing Issues 263 Was there an estate opened? ¿Fue abierta una herencia? foo-eh ah-bee-ehr-tah oo-nah eh-rehn-see-ah Do you have a legal guardian? ¿Tiene un guardián legal? tee-eh-neh oon gahr-dee-ahn leh-gahl Could these be hospital charges? ¿Es posible que sean los gastos del hospital? ehs poh-see-bleh keh seh-ahn lohs gahs-tohs dehl ohs-pee-tahl I need a form signed by you to release information to another party. Necesito su autorización escrita y firmada por usted para darle información a otro interesado. neh-seh-see-toh soo ah-oo-toh-ree-sah-see-ohn ehs-kree-tah ee feer-mah-dah pohr oo-stehd pah-rah dahr-leh een-fohr-mah-see-ohn ah oh-troh een-teh-rehsah-doh Are you the guarantor? ¿Es usted el (la) garante? ehs oo-stehd ehl (lah) gah-rahn-teh I’ll send you a refund. Le voy a enviar un reembolso. leh boh-ee ah ehn-bee-ahr oon rreh-ehm-bohl-soh We have submitted your claim to insurance. Hemos sometido su reclamación al seguro. eh-mohs soh-meh-tee-doh soo rreh-klah-mah-see-ohn ahl seh-goo-roh We accept _____. Aceptamos _____. ah-sehp-tah-mohs checks credit cards cash money orders cashier’s checks

cheques tarjetas de crédito efectivo giros cheques bancarios

cheh-kehs tahr-heh-tahs deh kreh-dee-toh eh-fehk-tee-boh hee-rohs cheh-kehs bahn-kah-ree-ohs

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264 Working Spanish for Medical Professionals I’ll transfer you to _____. Lo (La) voy a transferir a _____. loh (lah) boh-ee ah trahns-feh-reer ah You have the wrong phone number. Tiene el número equivocado. tee-eh-neh ehl noo-meh-roh eh-kee-boh-kah-doh Dial this number: _____. Marque este número: _____. mahr-keh ehs-teh noo-meh-roh Can I call you? ¿Puedo llamarlo(a)? poo-eh-doh yah-mahr-loh (yah-mahr-lah) Can you call back later, please? ¿Puede llamar más tarde, por favor? poo-eh-deh yah-mahr mahs tahr-deh pohr fah-bohr I’ll call back later. Llamaré más tarde. yah-mah-reh mahs tahr-deh Do you want to leave a message? ¿Quiere dejar un recado? kee-eh-reh deh-hahr oon rreh-kah-doh I’d like to leave a message. Quisiera dejar un recado. kee-see-eh-rah deh-hahr oon rreh-kah-doh He (She) isn’t here. Él (Ella) no está aquí. ehl (eh-yah) noh ehs-tah ah-kee I’ll give him/her your message. Le voy a dejar su mensaje. leh boh-ee ah deh-hahr soo mehn-sah-heh He (She) will call you later. Él (Ella) lo (la) llamará más tarde. ehl (eh-yah) loh (lah) yah-mah-rah mahs tahr-deh

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Billing Issues 265 English amount call back computers down corrected emergency emergency room financial statement hospital inpatient kind or type of never received observation outpatient overdue overpayment owe pediatrics refiled refund resubmitted write-off

Spanish el importe volver a llamar los ordenadores no funcionan corregido emergencia la sala de emergencia el estado financiero el hospital el paciente interno tipo de nunca recibido observación el paciente externo vencido(a) un pago en exceso deber pediatría rearchivado(a) un reembolso sometideo de nuevo una deuda incobrable

Pronunciation ehl eem-pohr-teh bohl-behr ah yah-mahr lohs ohr-deh-nah-doh-rehs noh foon-see-oh-nahn koh-rreh-hee-doh eh-mehr-hehn-see-ah lah sah-lah deh eh-mehr-hehn-see-ah ehl ehs-tah-doh fee-nahn-see-eh-roh ehl ohs-pee-tahl ehl pah-see-ehn-teh een-tehr-noh tee-poh deh noon-kah rreh-see-bee-doh ohb-sehr-bah-see-ohn ehl pah-see-ehn-teh ehks-tehr-noh behn-see-doh (behn-see-dah) oon pah-goh ehn ehk-seh-soh deh-behr peh-dee-ah-tree-ah rreh-ahr-chee-bah-doh (rreh-ahr-chee-bah-dah) oon rreh-ehm-bohl-soh soh-meh-tee-doh deh noo-eh-boh oo-nah deh-oo-dah een-koh-brah-bleh