🩺 Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to make a doctor's appointment in Portuguese
Calling a doctor's office is stressful in any language, especially on the phone. These phrases help you book the appointment and describe what's wrong clearly.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Eu gostaria de marcar uma consulta. | I'd like to make an appointment. | |
| Não estou me sentindo bem. | I don't feel well. | |
| Estou com febre. | I have a fever. | |
| Estou com dor de garganta. | My throat hurts. | |
| Desde ontem | Since yesterday | |
| Tem algum horário amanhã? | Do you have anything available tomorrow? | |
| De manhã / à tarde | In the morning / afternoon | |
| É urgente? | Is it urgent? | |
| Sou alérgico à penicilina. | I'm allergic to penicillin. | |
| Preciso de receita? | Do I need a prescription? |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Bom dia, consultório do doutor Rossi.
Good morning, Dr. Rossi's office.
You
Oi, eu gostaria de marcar uma consulta.
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.
Receptionist
Claro. O que você está sentindo?
Of course. What's the problem?
You
Estou com febre e dor de garganta desde ontem.
I've had a fever and a sore throat since yesterday.
Receptionist
Temos um horário amanhã às nove.
We have an opening tomorrow at nine.
You
Perfeito, obrigado.
Perfect, thank you.
Good to know
💡 In Brazil, "estou com…" is how you describe symptoms: "estou com dor de cabeça" (I have a headache). "Consulta" is the appointment and "receita" is the prescription.
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