Coffee Break Spanish

CBS 1.29 | At the pharmacy or doctor

Jul 13, 2009
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INSIGHT

Root Link: Doler and Dolor

  • The verb "doler" (to hurt) relates directly to the noun "dolor" (pain), tying expressions of pain to a core root.
  • This connection helps in understanding phrases like "Me duele la cabeza" and "Tengo dolor de cabeza" as different ways to express the same pain.
INSIGHT

Asking For Medicine in Spanish

  • "Tener algo para" is a common way to ask for medicine for specific ailments at the pharmacy.
  • This phrase helps learners request treatments for various complaints, such as headaches or coughs.
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Key Medical Vocabulary

  • Common medical terms like "la tos" (cough), "una infección" (infection), and "un sarpullido" (rash) are essential for describing symptoms.
  • Learning these words aids communication in pharmacies or doctors' visits.
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