So, take a deep breath, review doler , and remember: No duele aprender español — learning Spanish doesn’t hurt. ¡Buena suerte con tu práctica! (Good luck with your practice!)
| Spanish | English | |---------|---------| | La clínica | The clinic | | El doctor / La doctora | The doctor | | El paciente / La paciente | The patient | | El dolor | Pain | | La gripe | The flu | | La receta | The prescription | | Las pastillas | Pills | | ¿Qué te duele? | What hurts you? | | Me duele(n)... | My ... hurts/hurt. | The most challenging part of this practice is usually the verb doler . Unlike in English, where we say "I have a headache," in Spanish we say "The head hurts me."
If you are working through a beginning or intermediate Spanish textbook, you have likely arrived at Capítulo 3, Core Practice 3-3: "La Clínica del Doctor Ramírez." This exercise is a cornerstone of learning how to talk about your health, describe symptoms, and interact with medical professionals in Spanish.
Example: ¿Tienes tos? R: Sí, tengo tos seca desde ayer. Conclusion Capítulo 3, Core Practice 3-3 is more than just a worksheet—it is your passport to handling a common but stressful situation in Spanish: a visit to the doctor. By mastering the vocabulary of La Clínica del Doctor Ramírez , you are building confidence for real-life conversations, from pharmacy visits to emergency rooms.