Spanish Medical Phrases for Lanzarote
Need to see a doctor, find a pharmacy or explain your symptoms in Lanzarote? Here are the most important Spanish medical phrases — covering doctor visits, pharmacies, hospitals, symptoms, allergies, children and insurance. Search below, listen to the pronunciation, or copy a phrase to show directly at the surgery, pharmacy or emergency department.
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Doctor in Spanish: useful phrases for seeing a doctor
I need a doctor.
Necesito un médico.
[ne-se-SI-to un ME-di-ko]
Where is the nearest medical centre?
¿Dónde está el centro médico más cercano?
[DON-de es-TA el SEN-tro ME-di-ko]
Do you accept walk-in patients?
¿Atienden sin cita?
[a-TJEN-den sin SI-ta]
Do you have any appointments available today?
¿Tiene alguna cita disponible hoy?
[TJE-ne al-GU-na SI-ta dis-po-NI-ble oy]
I have been ill since yesterday.
Estoy enfermo desde ayer.
[es-TOY en-FER-mo DES-de a-YER]
Can you give me a prescription?
¿Puede hacerme una receta?
[PUE-de a-SER-me u-na re-SE-ta]
Where does it hurt?
¿Dónde le duele?
[DON-de le DUE-le]
It hurts here.
Me duele aquí.
[me DUE-le a-KI]
Can you prescribe me something?
¿Puede recetarme algo?
[PUE-de re-se-TAR-me AL-go]
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
[A-bla in-GLES]
Pharmacy in Spanish: asking for medicine and prescriptions
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?
[DON-de es-TA la far-MA-zia mas ser-KA-na]
I need a painkiller.
Necesito un analgésico.
[ne-se-SI-to un a-nal-HE-si-ko]
Do you have this without a prescription?
¿Tiene esto sin receta?
[TJE-ne ES-to sin re-SE-ta]
Something for a fever
algo para la fiebre
[AL-go PA-ra la FJEB-re]
Something for diarrhoea
algo para la diarrea
[AL-go PA-ra la di-a-RE-a]
Something for nausea
algo para las náuseas
[AL-go PA-ra las NAU-se-as]
Sun cream / sunscreen
protector solar
[pro-tek-TOR so-LAR]
Is this suitable for children?
¿Es apto para niños?
[es AP-to PA-ra NI-njos]
I have run out of this medication.
Me he olvidado este medicamento.
[me e ol-bi-DA-do ES-te me-di-ka-MEN-to]
Do you have an equivalent medication?
¿Tiene algún medicamento similar?
[TJE-ne al-GUN me-di-ka-MEN-to si-mi-LAR]
How often do I need to take it?
¿Cuántas veces al día debo tomarlo?
[KUAN-tas BE-ses al DI-a DE-bo to-MAR-lo]
Which pharmacy is on duty today?
¿Qué farmacia está de guardia hoy?
[ke far-MA-zia es-TA de GUAR-dia oy]
Hospital in Spanish: emergency and hospital phrases
Call an ambulance!
¡Llame a una ambulancia!
[YA-me a u-na am-bu-LAN-zia]
Where is the emergency department?
¿Dónde están las urgencias?
[DON-de es-TAN las ur-HEN-zias]
I have had an accident.
He tenido un accidente.
[e te-NI-do un ak-si-DEN-te]
It is an emergency.
Es una emergencia.
[es u-na e-mer-HEN-zia]
I cannot move.
No puedo moverme.
[no PUE-do mo-BER-me]
Please hurry!
¡Por favor, dese prisa!
[por fa-BOR DE-se PRI-sa]
How long will I have to wait approximately?
¿Cuánto tiempo tendré que esperar?
[KUAN-to TJEM-po ten-DRE ke es-pe-RAR]
I have my GHIC / EHIC health insurance card with me.
Tengo mi Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea.
[TEN-go mi tar-HE-ta sa-ni-TA-ria eu-ro-PE-a]
Symptoms and pain in Spanish
I have a headache.
Tengo dolor de cabeza.
[TEN-go do-LOR de ka-BE-za]
I have a stomachache.
Tengo dolor de estómago.
[TEN-go do-LOR de es-TO-ma-go]
I have a fever.
Tengo fiebre.
[TEN-go FJEB-re]
I feel dizzy.
Tengo mareos.
[TEN-go ma-RE-os]
I cannot breathe.
No puedo respirar.
[no PUE-do res-pi-RAR]
I have diarrhoea.
Tengo diarrea.
[TEN-go di-a-RE-a]
I am vomiting.
Estoy vomitando.
[es-TOY bo-mi-TAN-do]
I have chest pain.
Tengo dolor en el pecho.
[TEN-go do-LOR en el PE-tjo]
I have severe earache.
Tengo un fuerte dolor de oídos.
[TEN-go un FUER-te do-LOR de o-I-dos]
I have toothache.
Tengo dolor de muelas.
[TEN-go do-LOR de MUE-las]
I have injured my head.
Me he golpeado en la cabeza.
[me e gol-pe-A-do en la ka-BE-za]
The pain is getting worse.
El dolor va aumentando.
[el do-LOR ba au-men-TAN-do]
The pain is sharp.
El dolor es agudo.
[el do-LOR es a-GU-do]
The pain started this morning.
El dolor empezó esta mañana.
[el do-LOR em-pe-SO ES-ta ma-NJA-na]
Jellyfish, Sea Urchins & Beach Emergencies in Lanzarote
Common beach injuries on Lanzarote — the right Spanish phrases to communicate with lifeguards or medical staff.
Jellyfish sting — key phrases
I have been stung by a jellyfish.
Me ha picado una medusa.
[me a pi-KA-do u-na me-DU-sa]
The pain is getting worse.
El dolor está empeorando.
[el do-LOR es-TA em-pe-o-RAN-do]
The pain is spreading.
El dolor se está extendiendo.
[el do-LOR se es-TA ex-ten-DJEN-do]
I am struggling to breathe.
Me cuesta respirar.
[me KUES-ta res-pi-RAR]
Sea urchin injury — key phrases
I have sea urchin spines in my foot.
Tengo púas de erizo de mar en el pie.
[TEN-go PU-as de e-RI-so de mar en el pje]
A spine has broken off inside.
Se ha roto una púa dentro.
[se a RO-to u-na PU-a DEN-tro]
I can hardly put weight on my foot.
Apenas puedo apoyar el pie.
[a-PE-nas PUE-do a-po-JAR el pje]
The wound is red and swollen.
La herida está roja e hinchada.
[la e-RI-da es-TA RO-ha e in-TSCHA-da]
Heatstroke — key phrases
I think I have heatstroke.
Creo que tengo una insolación.
[KRE-o ke TEN-go u-na in-so-la-SION]
I feel very dizzy from the heat.
Estoy muy mareado por el calor.
[es-TOY muy ma-re-A-do por el ka-LOR]
The person is confused.
La persona está desorientada.
[la per-SO-na es-TA des-o-rien-TA-da]
The person is unconscious.
La persona está inconsciente.
[la per-SO-na es-TA in-kon-SJEN-te]
Allergies and medication in Spanish
I am allergic to ...
Soy alérgico a ...
[soy a-LER-hi-ko a]
I take these medications.
Tomo estos medicamentos.
[TO-mo ES-tos me-di-ka-MEN-tos]
I am diabetic.
Soy diabético.
[soy di-a-BE-ti-ko]
I take blood thinners.
Tomo anticoagulantes.
[TO-mo an-ti-ko-a-gu-LAN-tes]
I have high blood pressure.
Tengo hipertensión.
[TEN-go i-per-ten-SION]
Food allergy
alergia alimentaria
[a-LER-hia a-li-men-TA-ria]
I am allergic to penicillin.
Soy alérgico a la penicilina.
[soy a-LER-hi-ko a la pe-ni-si-LI-na]
I cannot take this medication.
No puedo tomar este medicamento.
[no PUE-do to-MAR ES-te me-di-ka-MEN-to]
I have already taken a tablet today.
Ya he tomado una pastilla hoy.
[ja e to-MA-do u-na pas-TI-ja oy]
I have had a severe allergic reaction before.
Ya tuve una reacción alérgica grave.
[ja TU-be u-na re-ak-SION a-LER-hi-ka GRA-be]
Medical phrases for children
My son is ill.
Mi hijo está enfermo.
[mi I-ho es-TA en-FER-mo]
My daughter is ill.
Mi hija está enferma.
[mi I-ha es-TA en-FER-ma]
My son has a fever.
Mi hijo tiene fiebre.
[mi I-ho TJE-ne FJEB-re]
My daughter has a fever.
Mi hija tiene fiebre.
[mi I-ha TJE-ne FJEB-re]
My son is vomiting.
Mi hijo está vomitando.
[mi I-ho es-TA bo-mi-TAN-do]
My daughter is vomiting.
Mi hija está vomitando.
[mi I-ha es-TA bo-mi-TAN-do]
My son has diarrhoea.
Mi hijo tiene diarrea.
[mi I-ho TJE-ne di-a-RE-a]
My daughter has diarrhoea.
Mi hija tiene diarrea.
[mi I-ha TJE-ne di-a-RE-a]
My son is in severe pain.
Mi hijo tiene mucho dolor.
[mi I-ho TJE-ne MU-tjo do-LOR]
My daughter is in severe pain.
Mi hija tiene mucho dolor.
[mi I-ha TJE-ne MU-tjo do-LOR]
My son has swallowed something.
Mi hijo se ha tragado algo.
[mi I-ho se a tra-GA-do AL-go]
My daughter has swallowed something.
Mi hija se ha tragado algo.
[mi I-ha se a tra-GA-do AL-go]
My son is allergic to ...
Mi hijo es alérgico a ...
[mi I-ho es a-LER-hi-ko a]
My daughter is allergic to ...
Mi hija es alérgica a ...
[mi I-ha es a-LER-hi-ka a]
Is this medication suitable for children?
¿Es este medicamento apto para niños?
[es ES-te me-di-ka-MEN-to AP-to PA-ra NI-njos]
Insurance and payment
Do you accept the GHIC / EHIC health card?
¿Aceptan la Tarjeta Sanitaria Europea?
[a-SEP-tan la tar-HE-ta sa-ni-TA-ria eu-ro-PE-a]
I have travel insurance.
Tengo seguro de viaje.
[TEN-go se-GU-ro de BJA-he]
Do I have to pay for the treatment now?
¿Tengo que pagar el tratamiento ahora?
[TEN-go ke pa-GAR el tra-ta-MJEN-to a-O-ra]
Can I pay by card?
¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?
[PUE-do pa-GAR kon tar-HE-ta]
Can you give me an itemised receipt?
¿Puede darme una factura detallada?
[PUE-de DAR-me u-na fak-TU-ra de-ta-YA-da]
I need the receipt for my insurance.
Necesito la factura para mi seguro.
[ne-se-SI-to la fak-TU-ra PA-ra mi se-GU-ro]
Emergency numbers in Lanzarote
Frequently asked questions
How do you say doctor in Spanish?
Doctor in Spanish is médico (male) or médica (female). To say "I need a doctor": Necesito un médico.
How do you say pharmacy in Spanish?
Pharmacy in Spanish is farmacia. "Where is the nearest pharmacy?" is: ¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana? Look for the green illuminated cross above the entrance.
How do you say hospital in Spanish?
Hospital in Spanish is hospital. The emergency department is called urgencias. Lanzarote's only public hospital with 24/7 A&E is Hospital Dr. José Molina Orosa in Arrecife.
Do doctors in Lanzarote speak English?
Many doctors and nurses at private clinics in the main resorts speak English or German. At the public hospital the primary language is Spanish. Saying ¿Habla inglés? ("Do you speak English?") is always the first step.
What number do I call in an emergency in Lanzarote?
Call 112 — the pan-European emergency number covering ambulance, fire and police. It works from any phone, including without a SIM card.
Is my GHIC or EHIC valid in Lanzarote?
Yes — your UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or EU EHIC is accepted at the public Hospital Dr. José Molina Orosa for medically necessary treatment. It does not cover private clinics or repatriation, so travel insurance is still recommended.