Medical Vocabulary
This Spanish word means "hand."
¿Qué es la mano?
A patient enters the clinic, “¡Bienvenido a la clínica!” What does this mean?
"Welcome to the clinic!"
What Spanish greeting means “Hello, good morning”?
Hola, buenos días.
This Spanish-speaking country lies directly south of the United States.
México.
What Mexican celebration honors deceased loved ones with ofrendas, photographs, and marigolds?
Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead.
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
¿Qué es el corazón?
A patient says, “Tengo fiebre.” What symptom are they reporting?
How do you politely decline an offer?
No, gracias.
This is the largest country in South America, and its official language is Portuguese.
Brasil.
What mountain range stretches along the western side of South America?
Los Andes.
This term means "tooth."
¿Qué es el diente?
Translate the instruction "Respire profundamente."
"Breathe deeply."
When speaking formally to an adult or a patient you do not know, which pronoun is generally appropriate: tú or usted?
Usted.
This South American country's soccer team played at the 2026 World Cup game.
Argentina.
What Caribbean island nation has Havana as its capital?
Cuba.
This word means "medication."
¿Qué es el medicamento?
A patient says, “Soy alérgico a la penicilina.” What are they telling you?
They are allergic to penicillin.
A patient says, “¿Vas a tomar mis signos vitales?” What are they asking?
This landlocked South American country has Asunción as its capital.
Paraguay.
What country was once referred to as "Banana Republic?"
Honduras.
This phrase means "shortness of breath."
¿Qué es la falta de aire?
A healthcare professional asks, “¿Tomas medicamento regularmente?” What does this mean?
Translate: “Tengo hambre. ¿Sabes a qué hora comemos?"
"I'm hungry. Do you know what time we'll be eating?"
Lempira is this country's official currency.
Honduras.
Which ancient Andean civilization built Machu Picchu in present-day Peru?
Los Incas.