Basic Patient-Doctor Dialogue in Spanish

Here is an original basic patient-doctor dialogue in Spanish with its English translation:


Patient-Doctor Dialogue in Spanish

Doctor: Buenos días, ¿en qué puedo ayudarle hoy?
Paciente: Buenos días, doctor. Me siento mal, tengo dolor de cabeza y fiebre.
Doctor: Lo siento. ¿Desde cuándo tiene estos síntomas?
Paciente: Comenzaron hace dos días.

Doctor: ¿Ha tenido algún otro síntoma, como tos o dificultad para respirar?
Paciente: Sí, he tenido un poco de tos, pero no tengo problemas para respirar.

Doctor: ¿Ha tomado algún medicamento?
Paciente: Solo tomé un paracetamol, pero no me ayudó mucho.

Doctor: Bien, voy a revisarle la temperatura y la presión arterial. (Revisa) Tiene fiebre de 38 grados.
Paciente: ¿Es grave?

Doctor: No parece grave, pero es importante descansar y mantenerse hidratado. Le voy a recetar un medicamento para reducir la fiebre.
Paciente: Gracias, doctor.

Doctor: De nada. Si sus síntomas empeoran, por favor regrese de inmediato.
Paciente: Lo haré, gracias nuevamente.


English Translation

Doctor: Good morning, how can I help you today?
Patient: Good morning, doctor. I feel unwell, I have a headache and a fever.
Doctor: I’m sorry to hear that. How long have you had these symptoms?
Patient: They started two days ago.

Doctor: Have you had any other symptoms, like a cough or difficulty breathing?
Patient: Yes, I’ve had a little cough, but no problems breathing.

Doctor: Have you taken any medication?
Patient: I only took some acetaminophen, but it didn’t help much.

Doctor: Alright, I’ll check your temperature and blood pressure. (Checks) You have a fever of 38 degrees.
Patient: Is it serious?

Doctor: It doesn’t seem serious, but it’s important to rest and stay hydrated. I’ll prescribe you some medicine to lower the fever.
Patient: Thank you, doctor.

Doctor: You’re welcome. If your symptoms get worse, please come back immediately.
Patient: I will, thanks again.


This basic dialogue helps Spanish learners practice key phrases for medical visits. It covers common symptoms and responses in a clinical setting.

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