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Spanish 102 Body Parts and Health Vocab

40 flashcards covering Spanish 102 Body Parts and Health Vocab for the SPANISH-102 Spanish 102 Topics section.

The topic of body parts and health vocabulary is a crucial component of the Beginning Spanish II curriculum, as outlined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). This section focuses on essential terms related to anatomy and health, enabling learners to communicate effectively about medical conditions, symptoms, and treatments in Spanish. Mastery of this vocabulary is vital for anyone working in healthcare or service industries where Spanish-speaking clients are present.

In practice exams and competency assessments, questions on this topic often involve matching terms to images, completing sentences, or translating phrases related to health scenarios. A common pitfall is confusing similar-sounding words or neglecting to learn the gender of nouns, which can lead to errors in agreement and usage. For instance, mixing up "la cabeza" (the head) and "el cabeza" can result in significant misunderstandings. Remember to practice using the vocabulary in context to avoid these mistakes and enhance your communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients or clients.

Terms (40)

  1. 01

    What is the Spanish word for 'head'?

    The Spanish word for 'head' is 'cabeza' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  2. 02

    How do you say 'hand' in Spanish?

    The word for 'hand' in Spanish is 'mano' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  3. 03

    What is the term for 'eye' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'eye' is 'ojo' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  4. 04

    What is the Spanish word for 'foot'?

    The Spanish word for 'foot' is 'pie' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  5. 05

    How do you say 'arm' in Spanish?

    The word for 'arm' in Spanish is 'brazo' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  6. 06

    What is the term for 'leg' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'leg' is 'pierna' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  7. 07

    What is the Spanish word for 'stomach'?

    The Spanish word for 'stomach' is 'estómago' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  8. 08

    How do you say 'back' in Spanish?

    The word for 'back' in Spanish is 'espalda' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  9. 09

    What is the term for 'knee' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'knee' is 'rodilla' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  10. 10

    What is the Spanish word for 'tooth'?

    The Spanish word for 'tooth' is 'diente' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  11. 11

    How do you say 'neck' in Spanish?

    The word for 'neck' in Spanish is 'cuello' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  12. 12

    What is the term for 'skin' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'skin' is 'piel' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  13. 13

    What is the Spanish word for 'heart'?

    The Spanish word for 'heart' is 'corazón' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  14. 14

    How do you say 'sick' in Spanish?

    The word for 'sick' in Spanish is 'enfermo/a' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  15. 15

    What is the term for 'doctor' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'doctor' is 'médico/a' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  16. 16

    What is the Spanish word for 'hospital'?

    The Spanish word for 'hospital' is 'hospital' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  17. 17

    How do you say 'medicine' in Spanish?

    The word for 'medicine' in Spanish is 'medicina' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  18. 18

    What is the term for 'pain' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'pain' is 'dolor' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

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    What is the Spanish word for 'fever'?

    The Spanish word for 'fever' is 'fiebre' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  20. 20

    How do you say 'cough' in Spanish?

    The word for 'cough' in Spanish is 'tos' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  21. 21

    What is the term for 'cold' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'cold' is 'resfriado' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  22. 22

    What is the Spanish word for 'headache'?

    The Spanish word for 'headache' is 'dolor de cabeza' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  23. 23

    How do you say 'toothache' in Spanish?

    The word for 'toothache' in Spanish is 'dolor de muelas' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  24. 24

    What is the term for 'allergy' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'allergy' is 'alergia' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  25. 25

    What is the Spanish word for 'injury'?

    The Spanish word for 'injury' is 'lesión' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  26. 26

    How do you say 'treatment' in Spanish?

    The word for 'treatment' in Spanish is 'tratamiento' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  27. 27

    What is the term for 'check-up' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'check-up' is 'chequeo' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  28. 28

    What is the Spanish word for 'prescription'?

    The Spanish word for 'prescription' is 'receta' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  29. 29

    How do you say 'nurse' in Spanish?

    The word for 'nurse' in Spanish is 'enfermero/a' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  30. 30

    What is the term for 'exercise' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'exercise' is 'ejercicio' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  31. 31

    What is the Spanish word for 'health'?

    The Spanish word for 'health' is 'salud' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  32. 32

    How do you say 'to feel' in Spanish?

    The phrase for 'to feel' in Spanish is 'sentirse' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  33. 33

    What is the term for 'to recover' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'to recover' is 'recuperarse' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  34. 34

    What is the Spanish word for 'to breathe'?

    The Spanish word for 'to breathe' is 'respirar' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  35. 35

    How do you say 'to vomit' in Spanish?

    The word for 'to vomit' in Spanish is 'vomitar' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  36. 36

    What is the term for 'to prescribe' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'to prescribe' is 'prescribir' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

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    What is the Spanish word for 'to treat'?

    The Spanish word for 'to treat' is 'tratar' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

  38. 38

    How do you say 'to advise' in Spanish?

    The word for 'to advise' in Spanish is 'aconsejar' (Imagina, Chapter 3).

  39. 39

    What is the term for 'to prevent' in Spanish?

    The Spanish term for 'to prevent' is 'prevenir' (Vistas, Chapter 4).

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    What is the Spanish word for 'to recover'?

    The Spanish word for 'to recover' is 'recuperar' (Imagina, Chapter 3).