Purpose
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to describe simple symptoms and communicate in a medical setting.
Lesson Explanation
Estou com dor de cabeça literally means “I am with headache” and is the normal way to say “I have a headache.” Use Estou com febre for fever and Preciso marcar uma consulta to book an appointment.
For emergencies, Preciso de um médico and Chame uma ambulância are essential.
Practice Questions
1. Write “I have a headache.”
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Estou com dor de cabeça.2. Write “I have a fever.”
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Estou com febre.3. Write “I need to book an appointment.”
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Preciso marcar uma consulta.4. What is consulta?
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A medical appointment/consultation.
5. Write “I need a doctor.”
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Preciso de um médico.6. Write “Call an ambulance.”
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Chame uma ambulância.7. What is dor?
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Pain.
8. What is febre?
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Fever.
9. What construction is used for a headache?
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estar com + symptom.10. Write “My stomach hurts.”
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Estou com dor de estômago.11. What is médico?
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Doctor.
12. Which phrase is urgent?