Body & Health in Spanish
50 essential words with English translations and example sentences.
la cabeza
Head
I've had a headache since this morning.
el corazón
Heart
The heart beats faster when we're afraid.
los pulmones
Lungs
Smoking seriously damages the lungs.
el estómago
Stomach
I have a stomachache after eating.
la espalda
Back
My back hurts from working long hours.
los ojos
Eyes
My eyes are tired from the screen.
los oídos
Ears
My ears hurt when I have a cold.
la nariz
Nose
My nose is stuffed up and I can't breathe.
la boca
Mouth
I have a toothache and my mouth is swollen.
los dientes
Teeth
I should brush my teeth three times a day.
la lengua
Tongue
My tongue is sore after eating hot pepper.
la garganta
Throat
My throat hurts and I have trouble swallowing.
los brazos
Arms
My arms hurt after exercising.
las manos
Hands
My hands hurt from writing a lot.
los dedos
Fingers
I cut my finger with a knife.
las piernas
Legs
My legs are tired after running.
los pies
Feet
My feet hurt because I've walked a lot.
la piel
Skin
I have sensitive skin and it gets irritated easily.
el cabello
Hair
My hair is very dry and I need conditioner.
la sangre
Blood
He donated blood at the hospital last month.
la fiebre
Fever
I have a fever and a temperature of 38 degrees.
el resfriado
Cold (illness)
I have a cold and I keep sneezing.
la tos
Cough
I have a dry cough and I can't sleep well.
el dolor
Pain
The pain in my knee won't go away.
la alergia
Allergy
I have a pollen allergy in the spring.
la infección
Infection
The wound is infected and it's red.
el mareo
Dizziness / Lightheadedness
I get dizzy when I stand up quickly.
el vómito
Vomiting
I was vomiting because of gastroenteritis.
la hinchazón
Swelling / Bloating
The swelling in my ankle went down slowly.
la herida
Wound / Injury
I cleaned the wound with soap and water.
la fractura
Fracture
He suffered a broken arm in the accident.
el médico
Physician / Doctor
I'm going to the doctor because I have a headache.
el hospital
Hospital
I spent three days in the hospital after the operation.
la farmacia
Pharmacy
I bought medicine at the pharmacy near my home.
el medicamento
Medication
I take medication every day for my blood pressure.
la receta
Prescription
The doctor gave me a prescription for the antibiotic.
la cita médica
Doctor's appointment
I have a doctor's appointment next Tuesday at ten.
el análisis de sangre
Blood draw / Blood test
I need a blood test to check my levels.
la radiografía
X-ray
The doctor ordered an X-ray of my wrist.
la presión arterial
Blood pressure
My blood pressure is a little high today.
la depresión
depression
He suffers from depression and is undergoing psychological treatment.
la ansiedad
anxiety
I get anxiety before important exams.
el estrés
stress
Work stress affects my mental health.
dormir
to sleep
I need to sleep eight hours to feel good.
el insomnio
insomnia
I suffer from insomnia and can't sleep at night.
el cansancio
fatigue / tiredness
I feel extremely tired even though I've slept enough.
estar enfermo
to be sick / to be ill
I'm sick and can't go to work today.
la salud
health
My health is the most important thing in my life.
estar sano
to be healthy
I want to be healthy and live a long life.
vacunarse
to get vaccinated
I got vaccinated against the flu last month.
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