At the Doctor's Office

Medical verbs and health-related vocabulary

Scenario

You need to see a doctor while traveling. Practice describing symptoms and understanding instructions.

Example Sentences

Me siento mal

I feel bad

Verb: sentirTense: presentPerson: yo

💡 Tip: Stem-changing verb: e→ie. "Me siento" = "I feel" (reflexive). Use "me siento" + adjective for feelings.

Tengo dolor de cabeza

I have a headache

Verb: tenerTense: presentPerson: yo

💡 Tip: Irregular verb. "Tengo" = "I have". Use "tener dolor de" + body part for aches.

Me duele la garganta

My throat hurts

Tense: presentPerson: él

💡 Tip: Works like "gustar" - the body part is the subject. "Me duele" = "it hurts me".

Necesito tomar medicina

I need to take medicine

Verb: tomarTense: presentPerson: yo

💡 Tip: "Tomar" means "to take" (medicine, drinks). Regular -ar verb.

Verbs to Practice

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sentir
to feel
!
tener
to have
AR
necesitar
to need
AR
tomar
to take/drink
AR
mejorar
to get better/improve
!
estar
to be (temporary)

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