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Medical Vocabulary

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Course Presentation

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

Videos

Common Portuguese Phrases : Medical Terms & Phrases in ...

Sources

Other Lessons

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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.
+== Medical Vocabulary ==
+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!
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Salon|Salon]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Restaurant|Restaurant]].</span>
+=== Common Symptoms ===
-== 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:
+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.
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 |-
-| febre  || ["feh-breh"] || fever
+| dor de cabeça || dohr deh kah-beh-sah || headache
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-| dor de cabeça  || ["dohr deh kah-beh-sah"] || headache
+| febre || feh-breh || fever
 |-
-| dor de garganta  || ["dohr deh gahr-gahn-tah"] || sore throat
+| dor de garganta || dohr deh gahr-gahn-tah || sore throat
 |-
-| tosse  || ["toh-seh"] || cough
+| tosse || toh-see || cough
 |-
-| espirro  || ["es-peer-roh"] || sneeze
+| espirro || ess-pee-roh || sneeze
 |-
-| náusea  || ["nah-uh-zee-ah"] || nausea
+| nariz entupido || nah-rees en-too-pee-doh || stuffed nose
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-| vômito  || ["voh-mee-toh"] || vomiting
+| náusea || nah-oo-zah || nausea
 |-
-| diarreia  || ["dee-ah-rreh-ah"] || diarrhea
+| vômito || voh-mee-too || vomiting
 |-
-| falta de ar  || ["fahl-tah deh ahr"] || shortness of breath
+| diarreia || dee-ah-ree-ah || diarrhea
 |-
-| insônia  || ["een-soh-nee-ah"] || insomnia
+| dor nas costas || dohr nahs kohs-tahs || back pain
-|-
-| 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 ==
+=== Doctor's Appointment ===
-Here are some medical professionals and their respective fields of expertise:
+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:
-* médico (["meh-dee-koo"]) - doctor
+* Eu preciso marcar uma consulta médica. (I need to make a medical appointment.)
-* enfermeiro (["en-fehr-meh-roo"]) - nurse
+* Estou me sentindo mal. (I'm feeling unwell.)
-* dentista (["denn-tis-tah"]) - dentist
+* Tenho uma dor de cabeça forte. (I have a strong headache.)
-* fisioterapeuta (["fee-zee-oh-teh-rah-pehoo-tah"]) - physiotherapist
+* A que horas tem disponibilidade? (What time do you have available?)
-* psicólogo (["psee-koh-loh-goo"]) - psychologist
+* Quanto custa a consulta? (How much does the appointment cost?)
+* Você aceita seguro de saúde? (Do you accept health insurance?)
-== Medical Facilities ==
+=== Hospital and Emergency ===
-Here are some medical facilities that you might encounter:
+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:
-* hospital (["aw-spee-tahl"]) - hospital
+* Onde fica o hospital mais próximo? (Where is the nearest hospital?)
-* posto médico (["pohs-too meh-dee-koo"]) - medical center
+* Preciso de ajuda médica imediata. (I need immediate medical assistance.)
-* pronto-socorro (["prohn-too soh-koh-roh"]) - emergency room
+* 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.)
-== Emergency Services ==
+=== Medications and Treatments ===
-Here are some emergency services that you should be aware of:
+Here are some common medications and treatments you may encounter in a medical context:
-* polícia (["poh-lee-see-uh"]) - police
+{| class="wikitable"
-* bombeiros (["bohm-bay-rohss"]) - firefighters
+! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
-* ambulância (["ahm-boo-lahn-see-uh"]) - ambulance
+|-
-* número de emergência (["noo-meh-roo deh eh-mehr-jen-see-uh"]) - emergency number
+| comprimido || kohm-pree-mee-doh || pill
+|-
-Remember to call the emergency number (112) in case of an emergency.
+| 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 Information ==
+=== Cultural Insight ===
-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 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.
-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.
+=== Review ===
-== Conclusion ==
+Let's review some of the vocabulary we've learned in this lesson:
-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!
+* 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)
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+Practice using these words and phrases in context to improve your Portuguese skills.
-==Sources==
-* [https://caminhoslanguages.com/blog/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese | Caminhos Language Centre]
-* [https://brazilianexperience.com/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese - Brazilian Experience]
-* [https://streetsmartbrazil.com/words-phrases-communicate-health-concerns-portuguese/ Health Vocabulary in Portuguese | Street Smart Brazil]
-<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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+|keywords=Portuguese vocabulary, medical vocabulary, health in Portuguese, emergency in Portuguese, Portuguese phrases, Portuguese lessons, Portuguese course
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn some basic Portuguese medical vocabulary that you can use in various situations, including symptoms and conditions, medical professionals and facilities, and emergency services.}}
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+==Sources==
+* [https://caminhoslanguages.com/blog/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese | Caminhos Language Centre]
+* [https://brazilianexperience.com/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese - Brazilian Experience]
+* [https://streetsmartbrazil.com/words-phrases-communicate-health-concerns-portuguese/ Health Vocabulary in Portuguese | Street Smart Brazil]
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