🩺 Spanish phrase guide
How to make a doctor's appointment in Spanish
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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| Spanish | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Quisiera pedir cita. | I'd like to make an appointment. | |
| No me encuentro bien. | I don't feel well. | |
| Tengo fiebre. | I have a fever. | |
| Me duele la garganta. | My throat hurts. | |
| Desde ayer | Since yesterday | |
| ¿Tiene algo para mañana? | Do you have anything available tomorrow? | |
| Por la mañana / por la tarde | In the morning / afternoon | |
| ¿Es urgente? | Is it urgent? | |
| Soy alérgico a la penicilina. | I'm allergic to penicillin. | |
| ¿Necesito receta? | Do I need a prescription? |
Example conversation
Receptionist
Buenos días, consulta del doctor Rossi.
Good morning, Dr. Rossi's office.
You
Hola, quisiera pedir cita.
Hello, I'd like to make an appointment.
Receptionist
Claro. ¿Qué le pasa?
Of course. What's the problem?
You
Tengo fiebre y me duele la garganta desde ayer.
I've had a fever and a sore throat since yesterday.
Receptionist
Tenemos un hueco mañana a las nueve.
We have an opening tomorrow at nine.
You
Perfecto, gracias.
Perfect, thank you.
Good to know
💡 "Pedir cita" means to book an appointment. To say something hurts, use "me duele" plus the body part: "me duele la cabeza" (my head hurts).
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