Get Well Soon: Spanish for Doctor's Visits

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Get Well Soon: Spanish for Doctor's Visits

What do you already know about making appointments at the doctor’s in Spain?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you can make a doctor’s appointment, describe symptoms, and identify body parts in Spanish.

Introduce Yourself in Spanish

Say your name and where you are from in Spanish. Example: 'Hola, me llamo John y soy de Inglaterra.'

Making an Appointment

Useful phrase: 'Quisiera pedir una cita con el médico, por favor.' (I’d like to make an appointment with the doctor, please.)

Common Reasons for Doctor Visits

Gripe, fiebre, dolor de cabeza, revisión

In England

In Spain

Cough, fever, headache, checkup

Days and Times in Spanish

Practice: lunes (Monday), martes (Tuesday), mañana (morning), tarde (afternoon).

Roleplay: Book a Doctor’s Appointment

Interact: Partner up, take turns calling to make an appointment. Use the phrases on the previous slide.

Expressing Pain: 'Me duele…'

'Me duele la cabeza.' (My head hurts.) 'Tengo dolor de garganta.' (I have a sore throat.)

Symptoms in Spanish

Spanish

English

Tos, fiebre, dolor de estómago, escalofríos

Cough, fever, stomachache, chills

Activity: Describe Your Symptoms

In breakout groups, take turns saying what hurts using the phrases provided.

Body Parts in Spanish

la cabeza (head), el estómago (stomach), la garganta (throat), la pierna (leg), el brazo (arm)

Quiz: Name These Body Parts

Multiple choice: Match body parts in Spanish to the images.

Useful Doctor's Phrases

‘¿Desde cuándo tienes síntomas?’ (How long have you had symptoms?) ‘¿Tienes fiebre?’ (Do you have a fever?)

At the Doctor: Sample Dialogue

Practice in pairs using this script: Patient: 'Me duele la garganta.' Doctor: '¿Desde cuándo?'

Common Medicines and Advice

Examples: ‘Paracetamol’, ‘antibiótico’. ‘Descansa y bebe mucha agua.’ (Rest and drink plenty of water.)

Reflection: What Did You Learn?

Share in the chat: What Spanish phrase or word was most useful or surprising for you today?

Next Steps and Resources

Keep practising. Use online tools like Duolingo or BBC Languages for more Spanish. ¡Buena suerte!

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