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As a Portuguese language teacher, I believe that knowing medical vocabulary is essential, especially when traveling to a foreign country. Not only will it help you communicate with doctors and medical staff in case of emergency, but it will also help you understand your symptoms and conditions. This lesson will cover some basic Portuguese medical vocabulary that you can use in various situations. | As a Portuguese language teacher, I believe that knowing medical vocabulary is essential, especially when traveling to a foreign country. Not only will it help you communicate with doctors and medical staff in case of emergency, but it will also help you understand your symptoms and conditions. This lesson will cover some basic Portuguese medical vocabulary that you can use in various situations. | ||
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Salon|Salon]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Restaurant|Restaurant]].</span> | |||
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In this lesson, you have learned some essential Portuguese medical vocabulary that will help you communicate with medical professionals and understand your symptoms and conditions. Learning about the medical facilities and emergency services in Portugal and Brazil can help you prepare for any situation. Remember to call the emergency number if you need urgent help. I hope this lesson has been helpful in your quest to learn the Portuguese language! | In this lesson, you have learned some essential Portuguese medical vocabulary that will help you communicate with medical professionals and understand your symptoms and conditions. Learning about the medical facilities and emergency services in Portugal and Brazil can help you prepare for any situation. Remember to call the emergency number if you need urgent help. I hope this lesson has been helpful in your quest to learn the Portuguese language! | ||
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<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Medical-Store|Medical Store]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Christmas|Christmas]].</span> | |||
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Revision as of 22:26, 27 March 2023
As a Portuguese language teacher, I believe that knowing medical vocabulary is essential, especially when traveling to a foreign country. Not only will it help you communicate with doctors and medical staff in case of emergency, but it will also help you understand your symptoms and conditions. This lesson will cover some basic Portuguese medical vocabulary that you can use in various situations.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Salon & Restaurant.
Symptoms and Conditions
It is essential to know how to describe your symptoms and conditions when seeking medical help. Here are some common symptoms and conditions in Portuguese:
| Portuguese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| febre | ["feh-breh"] | fever |
| dor de cabeça | ["dohr deh kah-beh-sah"] | headache |
| dor de garganta | ["dohr deh gahr-gahn-tah"] | sore throat |
| tosse | ["toh-seh"] | cough |
| espirro | ["es-peer-roh"] | sneeze |
| náusea | ["nah-uh-zee-ah"] | nausea |
| vômito | ["voh-mee-toh"] | vomiting |
| diarreia | ["dee-ah-rreh-ah"] | diarrhea |
| falta de ar | ["fahl-tah deh ahr"] | shortness of breath |
| insônia | ["een-soh-nee-ah"] | insomnia |
| tontura | ["tohn-too-rah"] | dizziness |
| ferida | ["feh-ree-dah"] | wound |
| queimadura | ["kay-mah-dooh-rah"] | burn |
| alergia | ["ah-lehr-jee-ah"] | allergy |
| gripe | ["gree-peh"] | flu |
Medical Professionals
Here are some medical professionals and their respective fields of expertise:
- médico (["meh-dee-koo"]) - doctor
- enfermeiro (["en-fehr-meh-roo"]) - nurse
- dentista (["denn-tis-tah"]) - dentist
- fisioterapeuta (["fee-zee-oh-teh-rah-pehoo-tah"]) - physiotherapist
- psicólogo (["psee-koh-loh-goo"]) - psychologist
Medical Facilities
Here are some medical facilities that you might encounter:
- hospital (["aw-spee-tahl"]) - hospital
- posto médico (["pohs-too meh-dee-koo"]) - medical center
- pronto-socorro (["prohn-too soh-koh-roh"]) - emergency room
Emergency Services
Here are some emergency services that you should be aware of:
- polícia (["poh-lee-see-uh"]) - police
- bombeiros (["bohm-bay-rohss"]) - firefighters
- ambulância (["ahm-boo-lahn-see-uh"]) - ambulance
- número de emergência (["noo-meh-roo deh eh-mehr-jen-see-uh"]) - emergency number
Remember to call the emergency number (112) in case of an emergency.
Cultural Information
In Portugal, the public health care system is called Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS). SNS provides health care services to all residents, including emergency services, prescriptions, and medical appointments. Most medical staff in Portugal speak English, but learning Portuguese medical vocabulary can help you communicate better and avoid misunderstandings.
In Brazil, there is a universal public health care system called Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). SUS provides free health care to all residents of Brazil, including hospital and emergency services. However, there are long waiting lists, and the quality of care is sometimes poor.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned some essential Portuguese medical vocabulary that will help you communicate with medical professionals and understand your symptoms and conditions. Learning about the medical facilities and emergency services in Portugal and Brazil can help you prepare for any situation. Remember to call the emergency number if you need urgent help. I hope this lesson has been helpful in your quest to learn the Portuguese language!
Sources
- Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese | Caminhos Language Centre
- Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese - Brazilian Experience
- Health Vocabulary in Portuguese | Street Smart Brazil
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Medical Store & Christmas.
Videos
Common Portuguese Phrases : Medical Terms & Phrases in ...
Other Lessons