Question 1

What is the Spanish word for pain?

Accepted Answer

The Spanish word for pain is "dolor". To ask about pain in a clinical encounter, use "¿Tiene dolor?" (Do you have pain?) or "¿Dónde le duele?" (Where does it hurt?).

Question 2

How do you say "blood pressure" in medical Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure is "presión arterial" in medical Spanish. To say "I am going to take your blood pressure" use "Le voy a tomar la presión arterial".

Question 3

What is the Spanish word for shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

"Falta de aire" or "dificultad para respirar" both mean shortness of breath. "Dificultad para respirar" is more clinically precise.

Question 4

How do you say "allergy" in Spanish in a medical setting?

Accepted Answer

Allergy is "alergia" in Spanish. To screen for allergies, ask "¿Tiene alguna alergia a medicamentos?" (Do you have any medication allergies?).

Question 5

What is "IV" or "intravenous" in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

An IV line is "vía intravenosa" or simply "suero" in everyday clinical Spanish. To explain, say "Voy a ponerle una vía intravenosa en el brazo" (I am going to start an IV in your arm).