SPANISH HEALTHCARE PHRASES
Effective communication is vital for patient safety and high-quality care. Utilizing a patient's primary language fosters clear understanding, builds trust, and ensures medical instructions are followed accurately for better health outcomes. For best use, save or print out these lists to place in your clinic/office to be readily utilized by providers as needed.
20 Must-Have Phrases
A few words can make a big difference.
About 1 in 7 people in the U.S. speak Spanish at home.
Print this list and keep a copy at your front desk or workstation to make everyday healthcare communication a little easier.
1. ¿Cómo puedo ayudarle hoy?
How can I help you today?
8. ¿Qué síntomas presenta?
What symptoms are you experiencing?
15. Espere un momento, por favor.
Wait a moment, please.
2. ¿Es su primera visita con nosotros?
Is this your first visit with us?
9. ¿Cuándo comenzaron sus síntomas?
When did your symptoms begin?
16. ¿Tiene alguna pregunta?
Do you have any questions?
3. ¿Prefiere hablar en español?
Do you prefer to speak Spanish?
10. ¿Está tomando algún medicamento actualmente?
Are you currently taking any medications?
17. ¿Quiere que lo repita?
Would you like me to repeat that?
4. ¿Le gustaría utilizar un intérprete?
Would you like to use an interpreter?
11. ¿Tiene alguna alergia conocida?
Do you have any known allergies?
18. Firme aquí, por favor.
Sign here, please.
5. ¿Necesita ayuda para completar los formularios?
Do you need help completing the forms?
12. ¿Dónde le duele?
Where does it hurt?
19. ¿Sabe cuáles son los próximos pasos?
Do you know what the next steps are?
6. ¿Me puede mostrar su tarjeta del seguro?
May I see your insurance card?
13. ¿Le duele aquí?
Does it hurt here?
20. ¿Hay algo más en lo que pueda ayudarle hoy?
Is there anything else I can help you with today?
7. ¿Qué le trae hoy?
What brings you in today?
14. El doctor le atenderá pronto.
The doctor will see you soon.