Chapter 8
Health & Emergencies 🏥
From a routine check-up to a genuine emergency — the medical Spanish you need to stay safe and get the right help.
Because when you are unwell, you need to be understood immediately.
Grammar focus
Futuro próximo — voy a + infinitivo · IR irregular: voy / vas / va / vamos / vais / van
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Step 1
At the Doctor's
Make an appointment & describe symptoms.
Start → 💊
Step 2
At the Pharmacy
Get medication & understand instructions.
Start → 🚑
Step 3
Emergency Call
Call 112 & describe an emergency.
Start → 🩺
Step 4
At the Hospital
A&E, admissions & talking to staff.
Start → 😷
Step 5
Describing Your Pain
Body parts, intensity & duration.
Start → 🦷
Step 6
At the Dentist
Toothache, treatments & follow-ups.
Start → 🛌
Step 7
Sick Leave
Baja médica, forms & your employer.
Start → 🧠
Step 8
Mental Health
Stress, anxiety & asking for support.
Start → ✅
Step 9
Recovery
Follow-up appointments & getting back to life.
Start →