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Portuguese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 10: Health and Emergencies → Medical Vocabulary

Medical Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn essential medical vocabulary in Portuguese. This vocabulary will help you describe symptoms and communicate with doctors and other medical professionals. It's important to be able to express your health concerns and understand medical instructions when you are in a Portuguese-speaking country. Let's get started!

Common Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Here are some common symptoms you may experience when you're not feeling well. It's important to be able to communicate these symptoms accurately in order to receive appropriate medical care.

Portuguese Pronunciation English
dor de cabeça dohr deh kah-beh-sah headache
febre feh-breh fever
dor de garganta dohr deh gahr-gahn-tah sore throat
tosse toh-see cough
espirro ess-pee-roh sneeze
nariz entupido nah-rees en-too-pee-doh stuffed nose
náusea nah-oo-zah nausea
vômito voh-mee-too vomiting
diarreia dee-ah-ree-ah diarrhea
dor nas costas dohr nahs kohs-tahs back pain

Doctor's Appointment[edit | edit source]

When you need to see a doctor, it's important to know how to make an appointment and communicate your concerns. Here are some useful phrases and vocabulary for a doctor's appointment:

  • Eu preciso marcar uma consulta médica. (I need to make a medical appointment.)
  • Estou me sentindo mal. (I'm feeling unwell.)
  • Tenho uma dor de cabeça forte. (I have a strong headache.)
  • A que horas tem disponibilidade? (What time do you have available?)
  • Quanto custa a consulta? (How much does the appointment cost?)
  • Você aceita seguro de saúde? (Do you accept health insurance?)

Hospital and Emergency[edit | edit source]

In case of an emergency, it's crucial to know how to seek medical help. Here are some phrases and vocabulary related to hospitals and emergencies:

  • Onde fica o hospital mais próximo? (Where is the nearest hospital?)
  • Preciso de ajuda médica imediata. (I need immediate medical assistance.)
  • Chame uma ambulância, por favor. (Please call an ambulance.)
  • Estou com uma forte dor no peito. (I have a severe chest pain.)
  • Minha pressão arterial está alta. (My blood pressure is high.)
  • Estou com dificuldade para respirar. (I'm having difficulty breathing.)
  • Tenho alergia a certos medicamentos. (I'm allergic to certain medications.)
  • Meu filho está com febre alta. (My child has a high fever.)

Medications and Treatments[edit | edit source]

Here are some common medications and treatments you may encounter in a medical context:

Portuguese Pronunciation English
comprimido kohm-pree-mee-doh pill
xarope shah-roh-pee syrup
injeção een-jeh-sow injection
curativo koo-rah-tee-voh bandage
antibiótico ahn-tee-bee-oh-tee-koh antibiotic
analgésico ah-nahl-geh-see-koh painkiller
pomada poh-mah-dah ointment

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries, it is common to have a family doctor who provides primary healthcare services. These doctors are known as "médico de família" or "médico de clínica geral." They are responsible for the overall health management of their patients and serve as a point of contact for any medical concerns.

Review[edit | edit source]

Let's review some of the vocabulary we've learned in this lesson:

  • dor de cabeça (headache)
  • febre (fever)
  • dor de garganta (sore throat)
  • tosse (cough)
  • espirro (sneeze)
  • nariz entupido (stuffed nose)
  • náusea (nausea)
  • vômito (vomiting)
  • diarreia (diarrhea)
  • dor nas costas (back pain)
  • eu preciso marcar uma consulta médica (I need to make a medical appointment)
  • estou me sentindo mal (I'm feeling unwell)
  • onde fica o hospital mais próximo (Where is the nearest hospital)
  • chame uma ambulância, por favor (Please call an ambulance)
  • comprimido (pill)
  • xarope (syrup)
  • injeção (injection)
  • curativo (bandage)
  • antibiótico (antibiotic)
  • analgésico (painkiller)
  • pomada (ointment)

Practice using these words and phrases in context to improve your Portuguese skills.

Table of Contents - Portuguese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Greetings and Basic Phrases


Unit 2: Verbs - Present Tense


Unit 3: Family and Descriptions


Unit 4: Verbs - Future and Conditional Tenses


Unit 5: Portuguese-Speaking Countries and Cultures


Unit 6: Food and Drink


Unit 7: Verbs - Past Tense


Unit 8: Travel and Transportation


Unit 9: Indefinite Pronouns and Prepositions


Unit 10: Health and Emergencies

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