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Medical Spanish Quiz: Test Your Patient Communication Skills

Quick, free medical Spanish proficiency test. Instant results and study tips.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Marissa PhillipsUpdated Aug 23, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
Questions: 20
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This medical Spanish quiz helps you gauge your level for patient conversations, from symptoms to simple care instructions. Keep learning with a spanish medical terminology quiz and sharpen polite clinic language with spanish formal commands practice. If you need a refresher, try a broad spanish vocabulary quiz.

Which Spanish word means "cough"?
pulso
dolor
fiebre
tos
"Tos" is the correct Spanish term for "cough." "Fiebre" means fever, "dolor" means pain, and "pulso" means pulse.
What is the Spanish term for "fever"?
náusea
escalofrío
inflamación
fiebre
"Fiebre" accurately translates to "fever" in Spanish. "Náusea" means nausea, "escalofrío" means chill, and "inflamación" means inflammation.
How do you say "headache" in Spanish?
dolor de pecho
dolor de cabeza
dolor de espalda
dolor de estómago
"Dolor de cabeza" literally means "pain of the head," which is the correct translation for "headache." The other options refer to stomach, back, and chest pain.
Which word means "nurse" in Spanish?
paciente
cirujano
enfermero
médico
"Enfermero" is the Spanish word for "nurse." "Médico" means doctor, "paciente" means patient, and "cirujano" means surgeon.
What is the Spanish word for "patient"?
paciente
enfermo
visitante
usuario
"Paciente" directly translates to "patient" in a medical context. "Visitante" means visitor, "enfermo" means sick person, and "usuario" means user.
How do you formally ask a patient "Do you have any allergies?" in Spanish?
¿Hay alergias?
¿Tiene alguna alergia?
¿Tienes alguna alergia?
¿Usted tiene alergias?
The formal construction "¿Tiene alguna alergia?" is the correct way to ask a patient about allergies. "Tienes" is informal, and the other options are not proper formal patient questions.
How would you say "He has high blood pressure" in Spanish?
Él padece tos crónica
Él tiene la presión arterial alta
Él tiene fiebre alta
Él sufre de hipertensión
The phrase "presión arterial alta" directly translates to "high blood pressure." The other options refer to hypertension more broadly, fever, or chronic cough.
What is the correct translation of "topical cream" into Spanish?
crema tópica
crema tópico
ungüento tópical
pomada tópica
The adjective agrees in gender with the noun: "crema tópica." "Crema tópico" is mismatched, "pomada" is another term but not the direct phrase, and "tópical" is not correct Spanish spelling.
What does the prescription instruction "Tomar un comprimido cada ocho horas" mean?
Take eight pills every hour
Take one pill eight times a day
Take one pill every eight hours
Take a quarter of a pill every hour
"Tomar un comprimido cada ocho horas" literally means "take one pill every eight hours." The other options misinterpret the frequency or dosage.
Which phrase would you use to say "Please lie down on the examination table" in Spanish?
Siéntese en la camilla, por favor
Párese junto a la camilla, por favor
Ponte de pie en la camilla, por favor
Acuéstese en la camilla, por favor
"Acuéstese en la camilla" correctly tells the patient to lie down. "Siéntese" means sit down, and the others indicate standing or incorrect postures.
Which medical term describes "shortness of breath" in Spanish?
cefalea
fatiga
disnea
edema
"Disnea" is the medical term for shortness of breath. "Edema" is swelling, "cefalea" is headache, and "fatiga" is fatigue.
How would you say "You need to rest for two days" formally in Spanish?
Necesitas reposar dos días
Puede descansar dos días
Debe descansar dos días
Tú necesitas descansar por dos días
The formal imperative uses "Debe descansar dos días." The other options are informal or use incorrect modal constructions.
If a patient says "Me duele el estómago," which symptom are they describing?
Stomach pain
Chest pain
Headache
Back pain
"Me duele el estómago" literally means "my stomach hurts," indicating stomach pain. The other symptoms refer to different body parts.
How do you ask "Where is the nearest pharmacy?" in Spanish?
¿Dónde queda cercano la farmacia?
¿Dónde es la farmacia más cerca?
¿Dónde está la farmacia más lejana?
¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?
"¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?" correctly asks for the nearest pharmacy. The other options use incorrect word order or ask for the farthest pharmacy.
What does the term "prueba de sangre" refer to?
Allergy test
Urine test
Blood test
Blood pressure check
"Prueba de sangre" translates directly to "blood test." The other options refer to different types of tests or checks.
What does the instruction "Inhale dos puffs cada cuatro horas según sea necesario" instruct a patient to do?
Inhale two puffs before meals
Use two puffs only once a day
Inhale two puffs every four hours as needed
Inhale four puffs every two hours as needed
The phrase specifies "dos puffs" every four hours "según sea necesario," which means "as needed." The other options misstate the dose, frequency, or conditions.
How do you translate "Take the medication after meals, unless you experience nausea" into Spanish?
Tome el medicamento antes de las comidas, a menos que tenga apetito
Tome el medicamento después de la comida si no hay náuseas
Debe tomar medicamento tras comida cuando tenga náuseas
Tome el medicamento después de las comidas, a menos que experimente náuseas
The correct translation uses the formal imperative "Tome" and the phrase "a menos que experimente náuseas." The other options either change the timing or misstate the condition.
A patient asks: "¿Puede explicarme en qué consiste la resonancia magnética?" What is the best English interpretation?
Can you explain what the MRI consists of?
Can you inform me of the MRI results?
Can you tell me how long an MRI lasts?
Can you schedule my MRI appointment?
The phrase literally asks for an explanation of what the MRI entails. The other options refer to scheduling, duration, or results, which are not asked here.
Which is the correct Spanish term for "complete blood count"?
perfil lipídico
hemograma completo
análisis de glucosa
recuento de plaquetas
"Hemograma completo" is the standard term for "complete blood count." "Recuento de plaquetas" is platelet count, "análisis de glucosa" tests glucose, and "perfil lipídico" checks lipid profile.
A patient reports "Tengo mareos y visión borrosa." Which is the most appropriate follow-up question in Spanish?
¿Tiene dolor de garganta?
¿Come alguna vez antes de dormir?
¿Ha tomado su presión arterial hoy?
¿Se marea cuando se levanta?
Asking "¿Se marea cuando se levanta?" directly investigates orthostatic dizziness, which relates to the patient's symptoms. The other questions address unrelated issues.
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Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify key medical Spanish terms for patient communication
  2. Apply correct vocabulary to describe symptoms and diagnoses
  3. Demonstrate understanding of common clinical phrases in Spanish
  4. Analyse Spanish instructions for medication administration
  5. Evaluate conversational responses in a healthcare setting
  6. Master pronunciation of essential medical terminology

Cheat Sheet

  1. Master essential medical Spanish vocabulary - Build a rock-solid base by learning key terms like dolor (pain), fiebre (fever), and medicamento (medication). These words will transform your patient chats from "uh…" to "¡claro!" in no time.
  2. Learn common clinical phrases - Get comfortable with go-to questions such as "¿Dónde le duele?" (Where does it hurt?) and "¿Tiene fiebre?" (Do you have a fever?). These handy phrases let you steer any medical conversation like a pro.
  3. Describe symptoms accurately - Precision matters, so practice saying "Tengo dolor de cabeza" (I have a headache) or "Me duele el estómago" (My stomach hurts). Clear symptom descriptions speed up diagnoses and help patients feel understood.
  4. Familiarize yourself with body-part terms - From cabeza (head) to estómago (stomach) and pierna (leg), knowing these words lets you pinpoint trouble spots faster. It's like having a GPS for the human body!
  5. Practice clear procedural instructions - Commands like "Abra la boca" (Open your mouth) and "Respire profundamente" (Breathe deeply) keep exams smooth and safe. Strong, simple directions build patient trust on the spot.
  6. Ask about medical history - Questions such as "¿Tiene antecedentes médicos?" (Do you have any medical history?) are key to comprehensive care. A solid history can make all the difference in treatment decisions.
  7. Discuss medications and dosages - Learn to say "Tome este medicamento dos veces al día" (Take this medication twice a day) with confidence. Accurate dosage talks keep patients safe and on track to recovery.
  8. Hone your pronunciation - Mimic native speakers when you practice words like enfermedad (illness) and tratamiento (treatment). Good pronunciation boosts clarity and shows you truly care.
  9. Provide comfort and reassurance - Phrases like "No se preocupe" (Don't worry) and "Estamos aquí para ayudarle" (We are here to help you) work wonders to calm nerves. A kind word in someone's language goes a long way.
  10. Memorize emergency phrases - When time is critical, you need "¡Necesitamos ayuda!" (We need help!) and "Llame al 911" (Call 911) at your fingertips. Quick, clear calls for help save lives.
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