Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues

Common Accidents and Injuries in Spanish

La caída - Fall
El golpe - Hit or Blow
El esguince - Sprain
La fractura - Fracture
La quemadura - Burn
El cortecito - Small cut

Common Ailments and Health Issues in Spanish

El resfriado - Cold
La gripe - Flu
La fiebre - Fever
El dolor de cabeza - Headache
El dolor de estómago - Stomachache
El dolor de muelas - Toothache
La alergia - Allergy

Phrases Useful in Speaking and Writing about Accidents, Injuries, Ailments, and Health Issues

Me caí y me torcí el tobillo. - I fell and sprained my ankle.
Tengo un resfriado. - I have a cold.
Estoy enfermo/a. - I am sick.
Me duele la cabeza. - My head hurts.
Tengo fiebre. - I have a fever.
Soy alérgico/a a… - I am allergic to…
Necesito ver a un médico. - I need to see a doctor.
Debo tomar medicina. - I should take medicine.

Vocabulary Concerning Medical Assistance

El/la médico/a - Doctor
El/la enfermero/a - Nurse
La medicina - Medicine
La receta - Prescription
El hospital - Hospital
La sala de emergencias - Emergency room
La cirugía - Surgery
La vacuna - Vaccine

Remember, always use the correct form of ‘doler’ (to hurt) according to what part of the body is in pain, e.g., ‘Me duele la cabeza’ (my head hurts) or ‘Me duelen los ojos’ (my eyes hurt).