Ir al médico
Learn useful vocabulary and phrases to help you organize your visit to the doctor: from making the appointment to entering the office.
🏥 En la clínica
- La cita – The appointment
- La consulta – The doctor’s visit
- La sala de espera – The waiting room
- La recepción – The reception desk
- El edificio del centro médico – The medical center building
- El consultorio – The doctor’s office
- El paciente – The patient
- El médico / La doctora – The doctor
- El enfermero / La enfermera – The nurse
- La historia médica – Medical history
📆 Organizar la cita
- Pedir una cita – To schedule an appointment
- Esperar en la sala de espera – To wait in the waiting room
- Registrar los datos en recepción – To check in at the reception
- Dar tus datos a la recepcionista – To give your information to the receptionist
- Confirmar la hora de la consulta – To confirm the time of the appointment
- Llevar el documento de identidad – To bring an ID
- Presentar el seguro médico – To show your health insurance
🩺 En la consulta (general)
- Medir la presión arterial – To measure blood pressure
- Tomar la temperatura – To take the temperature
- Responder preguntas sobre los síntomas – To answer questions about symptoms
- Recibir una receta – To receive a prescription
- Seguir las instrucciones del médico – To follow the doctor’s instructions
Frases para comunicarte con el médico
“Vengo a ver al doctor Ramírez.” – I’m here to see Doctor Ramírez.
“¿A qué hora es su cita?” – What time is your appointment?
“Tengo una cita para las 3.” – I have an appointment at 3.
“Su turno es el siguiente.” – You’re next.
“Hay citas para ese día.” – There are appointments available that day.
“Hola, doctor, vengo por mi chequeo general.” – Hello doctor, I’m here for my general check-up.
“Lo llaman por su nombre.” – They’re calling your name.
“Puede entrar al consultorio.” – You can go into the office.
“¿Dónde me registro?” – Where do I check in?
“¿Debo esperar aquí?” – Should I wait here?
“Necesito su historia médica.” – I need your medical history.
“Regrese en una semana.” – Come back in a week.
“Estire su brazo y apriete el puño.” – Stretch out your arm and clench your fist.










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