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Welcome to the "Portuguese Vocabulary → Medical Vocabulary" lesson! In this session, we will explore essential vocabulary that will empower you to communicate effectively in medical situations while speaking Portuguese. Whether you're traveling to a Portuguese-speaking country or simply looking to enhance your language skills, understanding medical vocabulary is vital.
Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you need to describe your symptoms to a doctor or ask for help in a pharmacy. Having the right words at your disposal can make all the difference! This lesson will guide you through common terms used to describe symptoms, medical conditions, and interactions with healthcare professionals.
We'll break down the lesson into several parts:
* Common Symptoms: Vocabulary related to physical ailments.
* Medical Professionals: Terms for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
* Medical Equipment: Words for tools and instruments you may encounter.
* Useful Phrases: Essential sentences to communicate your needs.


<div class="pg_page_title">Portuguese Vocabulary → Unit 10: Health and Emergencies → Medical Vocabulary</div>
By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident navigating medical conversations in Portuguese. So, let's get started!


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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.
=== Common Symptoms ===
 
Understanding how to describe your symptoms is crucial when seeking medical assistance. Below are some common symptoms in Portuguese, their pronunciation, and their English translations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| dor || dor || pain
 
|-
 
| febre || ˈfɛbɾi || fever
 
|-
 
| tosse || ˈtɔsi || cough
 
|-
 
| náusea || ˈnaʊziɐ || nausea
 
|-
 
| fadiga || faˈdʒiɡɐ || fatigue
 
|-
 
| dor de cabeça || dor dʒi kaˈbɛsɐ || headache
 
|-
 
| dor nas costas || dor naz ˈkɔstɐs || back pain
 
|-
 
| espirro || esˈpiʁu || sneeze
 
|-
 
| congestão || kõʒeʃˈtɐ̃w || congestion
 
|-
 
| diarreia || djaˈʁeɪɐ || diarrhea
 
|-
 
| alergia || aˈleʁʒiɐ || allergy
 
|-
 
| inchaço || ĩˈʃasu || swelling
 
|-
 
| vômito || ˈvɔmitu || vomiting
 
|-
 
| cansaço || kɐ̃ˈsasu || tiredness
 
|-
 
| fraqueza || fɾaˈkeza || weakness
 
|-
 
| dor de estômago || dor dʒi esˈtɔmaɡu || stomach ache
 
|-
 
| dor no peito || dor nu ˈpeitu || chest pain
 
|-
 
| tontura || tũˈtura || dizziness
 
|-


| calafrio || kalaˈfʁi.u || chills


<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Salon|Salon]] & [[Language/Portuguese/Vocabulary/Restaurant|Restaurant]].</span>
|-
== 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:
| dificuldade para respirar || dʒifiˈkuldadʒi ˈpaɾɐ ʁeʃpiˈɾaʁ || difficulty breathing
 
|}
 
=== Medical Professionals ===
 
Knowing the names of medical professionals will help you communicate more effectively in a healthcare setting. Here are some key terms:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
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| febre  || ["feh-breh"] || fever
 
| médico || ˈmɛdʒiku || doctor
 
|-
|-
| dor de cabeça  || ["dohr deh kah-beh-sah"] || headache
 
| enfermeiro || ẽfeʁˈmeɾu || nurse (male)
 
|-
|-
| dor de garganta  || ["dohr deh gahr-gahn-tah"] || sore throat
 
| enfermeira || ẽfeʁˈmejɾɐ || nurse (female)
 
|-
|-
| tosse  || ["toh-seh"] || cough
 
| dentista || dẽˈtʃista || dentist
 
|-
|-
| espirro  || ["es-peer-roh"] || sneeze
 
| farmacêutico || faʁmɐˈsɛu̯tiku || pharmacist
 
|-
 
| fisioterapeuta || fizjoteɾɐˈpeu̯tɐ || physical therapist
 
|-
 
| pediatra || pe.dʒiˈatɾɐ || pediatrician
 
|-
 
| cirurgião || siɾuʁˈʒɪɐ̃w || surgeon
 
|-
 
| terapeuta || te.ɾɐˈpeu̯tɐ || therapist
 
|-
 
| especialista || espeʃiɐˈlistɐ || specialist
 
|}
 
=== Medical Equipment ===
 
When discussing healthcare, it's essential to know some common medical equipment. Here’s a list of key terms:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| náusea  || ["nah-uh-zee-ah"] || nausea
 
| estetoscópio || esteʊtosˈkɔpju || stethoscope
 
|-
|-
| vômito  || ["voh-mee-toh"] || vomiting
 
| termômetro || teʁˈmɔmetɾu || thermometer
 
|-
|-
| diarreia  || ["dee-ah-rreh-ah"] || diarrhea
 
| seringa || seˈɾĩɡɐ || syringe
 
|-
|-
| falta de ar  || ["fahl-tah deh ahr"] || shortness of breath
 
| bandagem || bɐ̃ˈdaʒɪŋ || bandage
 
|-
|-
| insônia  || ["een-soh-nee-ah"] || insomnia
 
| gazes || ˈɡazɨs || gauze
 
|-
|-
| tontura  || ["tohn-too-rah"] || dizziness
 
| comprimido || kõpɾiˈmidu || pill
 
|-
|-
| ferida  || ["feh-ree-dah"] || wound
 
| remédio || ʁeˈmɛdju || medicine
 
|-
|-
| queimadura  || ["kay-mah-dooh-rah"] || burn
 
| exame || eˈzɐ̃mi || exam
 
|-
|-
| alergia  || ["ah-lehr-jee-ah"] || allergy
 
| raio-x || ˈʁaju ʃis || X-ray
 
|-
|-
| gripe  || ["gree-peh"] || flu
 
| cadeira de rodas || kaˈdeɾɐ dʒi ˈʁɔdas || wheelchair
 
|}
|}


== Medical Professionals ==
=== Useful Phrases ===


Here are some medical professionals and their respective fields of expertise:
Now that you have some vocabulary, let’s look at useful phrases that will help you express your needs in a medical context.


* médico (["meh-dee-koo"]) - doctor
{| class="wikitable"
* 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 ==
! Portuguese !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-


Here are some medical facilities that you might encounter:
| Estou com dor. || esˈtoʊ kɔ̃ dor || I am in pain.


* 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 ==
| Tenho febre. || ˈteɲu ˈfɛbɾi || I have a fever.


Here are some emergency services that you should be aware of:
|-


* polícia (["poh-lee-see-uh"]) - police
| Preciso de um médico. || pɾeˈsizu dʒi ũ ˈmɛdʒiku || I need a doctor.
* 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 ==
| Onde fica o hospital? || ˈõdʒi ˈfikɐ u ospiˈtaw || Where is the hospital?


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.
| Estou com tosse. || esˈtoʊ kɔ̃ ˈtɔsi || I have a cough.


== 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!
| Estou me sentindo mal. || esˈtoʊ mi sẽˈtĩdu ˈmaw || I am feeling unwell.


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==Sources==
 
* [https://caminhoslanguages.com/blog/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese | Caminhos Language Centre]
| Pode me ajudar? || ˈpɔdʒi mi aʒuˈdaʁ || Can you help me?
* [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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| Estou tendo dificuldades para respirar. || esˈtoʊ ˈtẽdu dʒifiˈkuldadʒi ˈpaɾɐ ʁeʃpiˈɾaʁ || I am having difficulty breathing.
 
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| Preciso de remédio. || pɾeˈsizu dʒi ʁeˈmɛdju || I need medicine.
 
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| Onde é o banheiro? || ˈõdʒi ɛ u bɐˈɲeɾu || Where is the bathroom?
 
|}
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
To solidify your understanding of medical vocabulary, here are some exercises. Try to apply what you've learned!
 
=== Exercise 1: Match the Symptoms ===
 
Match the Portuguese symptoms with their English translations.
 
1. dor de cabeça 
 
2. febre 
 
3. tosse 
 
4. náusea 
 
5. diarreia 
 
* A. diarrhea 
 
* B. headache 
 
* C. cough 
 
* D. fever 
 
* E. nausea 
 
''Solution'':
 
1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-E, 5-A
 
=== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct medical vocabulary in Portuguese.
 
1. Eu tenho __________ (fever).
 
2. Você é __________ (nurse).
 
3. O médico me deu um __________ (pill).
 
4. Estou com __________ (pain).
 
5. Preciso de __________ (medicine).
 
''Solution'':
 
1. febre
 
2. enfermeiro/enfermeira
 
3. comprimido
 
4. dor
 
5. remédio
 
=== Exercise 3: Role Play ===
 
In pairs, practice a role-play where one person acts as the doctor and the other as the patient. Use the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson.
 
=== Exercise 4: True or False ===
 
Determine if the following statements are true or false.
 
1. "Dor" means "pain." 
 
2. "Farmacêutico" is a dentist. 
 
3. "Syringe" in Portuguese is "seringa." 
 
4. "Cadeira de rodas" means "doctor." 
 
5. "Dificuldade para respirar" means "difficulty breathing."
 
''Solution'':
 
1. True
 
2. False
 
3. True
 
4. False
 
5. True
 
=== Exercise 5: Translate the Phrases ===
 
Translate the following phrases into Portuguese.
 
1. I have a cough. 
 
2. Where is the hospital? 
 
3. Can you help me? 
 
4. I feel unwell. 
 
5. I need a doctor.
 
''Solution'':
 
1. Estou com tosse.
 
2. Onde fica o hospital?
 
3. Pode me ajudar?
 
4. Estou me sentindo mal.
 
5. Preciso de um médico.
 
=== Exercise 6: Create a Dialogue ===
 
Write a short dialogue between a patient and a doctor using vocabulary from this lesson.
 
''Solution'':
 
(Example)
 
Patient: Olá, doutor. Estou com dor de cabeça. 
 
Doctor: Você tem febre? 
 
Patient: Sim, tenho febre. 
 
Doctor: Preciso fazer um exame.
 
=== Exercise 7: Identify the Professionals ===
 
List the Portuguese names for the following medical professionals:
 
1. Doctor 
 
2. Nurse 
 
3. Dentist 
 
4. Pharmacist 
 
5. Surgeon 
 
''Solution'':
 
1. médico
 
2. enfermeiro/enfermeira
 
3. dentista
 
4. farmacêutico
 
5. cirurgião
 
=== Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz ===
 
Translate the following words into English:
 
1. dor 
 
2. remédio 
 
3. exame 
 
4. gazes 
 
5. séringa 
 
''Solution'':
 
1. pain
 
2. medicine
 
3. exam
 
4. gauze
 
5. syringe
 
=== Exercise 9: Symptoms Chart ===
 
Create a chart with five symptoms in Portuguese and their English translations.
 
''Solution'':  
 
| Portuguese          | English      |
 
|---------------------|---------------|
 
| dor nas costas      | back pain    |
 
| fadiga              | fatigue      |
 
| inchaço            | swelling      |
 
| febre              | fever        |
 
| tontura            | dizziness    |
 
=== Exercise 10: Discuss in Groups ===
 
In small groups, discuss a time when you or someone you know needed medical attention. Use as much vocabulary from this lesson as possible.


By practicing these exercises, you will gain confidence in using medical vocabulary in Portuguese. Remember, the more you engage with the language, the more fluent you will become!


<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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* [https://brazilianexperience.com/medical-vocabulary-portuguese/ Medical Vocabulary in Portuguese - Brazilian Experience]
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Portuguese → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Medical Vocabulary

Welcome to the "Portuguese Vocabulary → Medical Vocabulary" lesson! In this session, we will explore essential vocabulary that will empower you to communicate effectively in medical situations while speaking Portuguese. Whether you're traveling to a Portuguese-speaking country or simply looking to enhance your language skills, understanding medical vocabulary is vital.

Imagine finding yourself in a situation where you need to describe your symptoms to a doctor or ask for help in a pharmacy. Having the right words at your disposal can make all the difference! This lesson will guide you through common terms used to describe symptoms, medical conditions, and interactions with healthcare professionals.

We'll break down the lesson into several parts:

  • Common Symptoms: Vocabulary related to physical ailments.
  • Medical Professionals: Terms for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.
  • Medical Equipment: Words for tools and instruments you may encounter.
  • Useful Phrases: Essential sentences to communicate your needs.

By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident navigating medical conversations in Portuguese. So, let's get started!

Common Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Understanding how to describe your symptoms is crucial when seeking medical assistance. Below are some common symptoms in Portuguese, their pronunciation, and their English translations.

Portuguese Pronunciation English
dor dor pain
febre ˈfɛbɾi fever
tosse ˈtɔsi cough
náusea ˈnaʊziɐ nausea
fadiga faˈdʒiɡɐ fatigue
dor de cabeça dor dʒi kaˈbɛsɐ headache
dor nas costas dor naz ˈkɔstɐs back pain
espirro esˈpiʁu sneeze
congestão kõʒeʃˈtɐ̃w congestion
diarreia djaˈʁeɪɐ diarrhea
alergia aˈleʁʒiɐ allergy
inchaço ĩˈʃasu swelling
vômito ˈvɔmitu vomiting
cansaço kɐ̃ˈsasu tiredness
fraqueza fɾaˈkeza weakness
dor de estômago dor dʒi esˈtɔmaɡu stomach ache
dor no peito dor nu ˈpeitu chest pain
tontura tũˈtura dizziness
calafrio kalaˈfʁi.u chills
dificuldade para respirar dʒifiˈkuldadʒi ˈpaɾɐ ʁeʃpiˈɾaʁ difficulty breathing

Medical Professionals[edit | edit source]

Knowing the names of medical professionals will help you communicate more effectively in a healthcare setting. Here are some key terms:

Portuguese Pronunciation English
médico ˈmɛdʒiku doctor
enfermeiro ẽfeʁˈmeɾu nurse (male)
enfermeira ẽfeʁˈmejɾɐ nurse (female)
dentista dẽˈtʃista dentist
farmacêutico faʁmɐˈsɛu̯tiku pharmacist
fisioterapeuta fizjoteɾɐˈpeu̯tɐ physical therapist
pediatra pe.dʒiˈatɾɐ pediatrician
cirurgião siɾuʁˈʒɪɐ̃w surgeon
terapeuta te.ɾɐˈpeu̯tɐ therapist
especialista espeʃiɐˈlistɐ specialist

Medical Equipment[edit | edit source]

When discussing healthcare, it's essential to know some common medical equipment. Here’s a list of key terms:

Portuguese Pronunciation English
estetoscópio esteʊtosˈkɔpju stethoscope
termômetro teʁˈmɔmetɾu thermometer
seringa seˈɾĩɡɐ syringe
bandagem bɐ̃ˈdaʒɪŋ bandage
gazes ˈɡazɨs gauze
comprimido kõpɾiˈmidu pill
remédio ʁeˈmɛdju medicine
exame eˈzɐ̃mi exam
raio-x ˈʁaju ʃis X-ray
cadeira de rodas kaˈdeɾɐ dʒi ˈʁɔdas wheelchair

Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]

Now that you have some vocabulary, let’s look at useful phrases that will help you express your needs in a medical context.

Portuguese Pronunciation English
Estou com dor. esˈtoʊ kɔ̃ dor I am in pain.
Tenho febre. ˈteɲu ˈfɛbɾi I have a fever.
Preciso de um médico. pɾeˈsizu dʒi ũ ˈmɛdʒiku I need a doctor.
Onde fica o hospital? ˈõdʒi ˈfikɐ u ospiˈtaw Where is the hospital?
Estou com tosse. esˈtoʊ kɔ̃ ˈtɔsi I have a cough.
Estou me sentindo mal. esˈtoʊ mi sẽˈtĩdu ˈmaw I am feeling unwell.
Pode me ajudar? ˈpɔdʒi mi aʒuˈdaʁ Can you help me?
Estou tendo dificuldades para respirar. esˈtoʊ ˈtẽdu dʒifiˈkuldadʒi ˈpaɾɐ ʁeʃpiˈɾaʁ I am having difficulty breathing.
Preciso de remédio. pɾeˈsizu dʒi ʁeˈmɛdju I need medicine.
Onde é o banheiro? ˈõdʒi ɛ u bɐˈɲeɾu Where is the bathroom?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of medical vocabulary, here are some exercises. Try to apply what you've learned!

Exercise 1: Match the Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Match the Portuguese symptoms with their English translations.

1. dor de cabeça

2. febre

3. tosse

4. náusea

5. diarreia

  • A. diarrhea
  • B. headache
  • C. cough
  • D. fever
  • E. nausea

Solution:

1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-E, 5-A

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct medical vocabulary in Portuguese.

1. Eu tenho __________ (fever).

2. Você é __________ (nurse).

3. O médico me deu um __________ (pill).

4. Estou com __________ (pain).

5. Preciso de __________ (medicine).

Solution:

1. febre

2. enfermeiro/enfermeira

3. comprimido

4. dor

5. remédio

Exercise 3: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, practice a role-play where one person acts as the doctor and the other as the patient. Use the vocabulary and phrases from this lesson.

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. "Dor" means "pain."

2. "Farmacêutico" is a dentist.

3. "Syringe" in Portuguese is "seringa."

4. "Cadeira de rodas" means "doctor."

5. "Dificuldade para respirar" means "difficulty breathing."

Solution:

1. True

2. False

3. True

4. False

5. True

Exercise 5: Translate the Phrases[edit | edit source]

Translate the following phrases into Portuguese.

1. I have a cough.

2. Where is the hospital?

3. Can you help me?

4. I feel unwell.

5. I need a doctor.

Solution:

1. Estou com tosse.

2. Onde fica o hospital?

3. Pode me ajudar?

4. Estou me sentindo mal.

5. Preciso de um médico.

Exercise 6: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue between a patient and a doctor using vocabulary from this lesson.

Solution:

(Example)

Patient: Olá, doutor. Estou com dor de cabeça.

Doctor: Você tem febre?

Patient: Sim, tenho febre.

Doctor: Preciso fazer um exame.

Exercise 7: Identify the Professionals[edit | edit source]

List the Portuguese names for the following medical professionals:

1. Doctor

2. Nurse

3. Dentist

4. Pharmacist

5. Surgeon

Solution:

1. médico

2. enfermeiro/enfermeira

3. dentista

4. farmacêutico

5. cirurgião

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Translate the following words into English:

1. dor

2. remédio

3. exame

4. gazes

5. séringa

Solution:

1. pain

2. medicine

3. exam

4. gauze

5. syringe

Exercise 9: Symptoms Chart[edit | edit source]

Create a chart with five symptoms in Portuguese and their English translations.

Solution:

| Portuguese | English |

|---------------------|---------------|

| dor nas costas | back pain |

| fadiga | fatigue |

| inchaço | swelling |

| febre | fever |

| tontura | dizziness |

Exercise 10: Discuss in Groups[edit | edit source]

In small groups, discuss a time when you or someone you know needed medical attention. Use as much vocabulary from this lesson as possible.

By practicing these exercises, you will gain confidence in using medical vocabulary in Portuguese. Remember, the more you engage with the language, the more fluent you will become!

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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