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Key Phrases

Dolor de cabeza

Headache

Náuseas

Nausea

Congestión nasal

Nasal congestion

Skills You'll Learn

Identifying common symptoms

Identificar síntomas comunes

Describing health conditions

Describir condiciones de salud

Communicating symptoms to a doctor

Comunicar síntomas a un médico

Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases

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Dolor de cabeza

doh-LOR deh kah-BEHTH-ah

Headache

💬 Literally, 'head pain'. Remember: 'dolor' is a key word for pain in any body part.

🇪🇸 In Spain, some might attribute headaches to sudden weather changes, typical small-town wisdom!

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Náuseas

NAH-oo-seh-ahs

Nausea

💬 The accent on the first 'a' is vital for pronunciation: NAH-oo-seas.

🇪🇸 In some regions, ginger ale or chamomile tea is a traditional remedy for nausea.

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Fiebre

FYEH-breh

Fever

💬 Remember, the 'ie' combination in 'fiebre' is like in 'siesta'.

🇪🇸 While a typical response is '¡A la cama!' (Off to bed!), parents might suggest warm drinks as a go-to remedy.

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Tos

tohs

Cough

💬 A simple word! It rhymes with 'dos' (two) and is easy to remember.

🇪🇸 Hushed honey-lemon remedies are popular across Spanish households.

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Dolor de garganta

doh-LOR deh gahr-GHAN-tah

Sore throat

💬 Just like 'dolor de cabeza', 'dolor de' is your pain indicator.

🇪🇸 Gargling warm salt water is a widely shared home remedy in Spain.

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Cansancio

kahn-SAHN-thyo

Fatigue

💬 'Cansado' means tired; 'cansancio' describes general fatigue.

🇪🇸 A classic phrase in Spain might be 'tómate un descanso' (take a break), emphasizing rest.

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Mareos

mah-REH-ohs

Dizziness

💬 Think of 'mareo' when on a 'mare' (sea), as it often follows seasickness.

🇪🇸 Olive oil drops are a quirky remedy said to help some with sudden dizziness!

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Congestión nasal

con-HEHS-tyon nah-SAHL

Nasal congestion

💬 In 'congestión', you can imagine 'congest', a similar English term.

🇪🇸 A classic fix is inhaling steam, perhaps infused with eucalyptus.

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Dolor abdominal

doh-LOR ab-dom-In-al

Abdominal pain

💬 Like 'dolor de cabeza' and 'dolor de garganta', you're an expert at identifying pain points!

🇪🇸 Culturally, abdominal pain is sometimes spoken of with an 'ojo' (eye) to diet's role.

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