Practica el vocabulario médico relacionado con un nuevo tratamiento para el covid-19, con este video de la BBC World. He incluido marcas de tiempo para practicar algunas frases en voz alta con el vídeo. Practice medical vocabulary related to a new treatment for covid-19 with this video from BBC Mundo. I have included timestamps to […]
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Vital Talk in Spanish for COVID19 – Goals of Care
Quick Navigation Está empeorando.Oxygen therapyLa unidad de cuidados intensivosPonerla en un respirador¿Mi esposo va a morir?El tiempo puede ser corto.Su mayor preocupación en este momentoNo hubiera querido esto.Lo más importante de su vida.¿Qué le daba sentido a su vida?No estoy segura.Una situación duraPara ser honestaLas probabilidades no están a nuestro favor.Morir en pazDifícil de escucharRelated […]
Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish
Quick Navigation Síntomas comunesNuevos síntomasPerdida del olfato o del gustoPresentación de los síntomasRepaso de los síntomasPreguntas sobre los síntomasDificultad para respirarTenerDolerBuscar atención médicaSignos de advertenciaFiebreRelated Lessons In this audio lesson, we practice discussing symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish. We used information from the CDC to make this lesson. We start by reviewing symptoms we have […]
Vital Talk on Hospitalization – Spanish for COVID19
Quick Navigation Esperando los resultados¿Qué tan malo es?¿Mi abuelo sobrevivirá?¿Nadie puede visitarme?¿No puedo visitar a mi papá?Related Lessons In this lesson, we practice answering difficult questions when patients require hospitalization for COVID19 in Spanish (cuando el paciente necesita ingresar al hospital o la unidad de cuidados intensivos). The questions and responses in this lesson are […]
Vital Talk on Testing and Triage – Spanish for COVID19
Quick Navigation Communication Guide by VitalTalk.orgPruebas para todosTardan en dar los resultadosLos famosos se hacen pruebas¿Por qué no voy al hospital?Un lugar de riesgoRelated Lessons In this lesson, we learn how to answer difficult questions about testing and triage for COVID19 in Spanish. The questions and responses from this lesson are adapted from VitalTalk.org. As many […]
Detección – Testing for COVID19 in Spanish
Quick Navigation ¿Quién debería hacerse la prueba?No hay ningún tratamientoPruebas en la comunidadLos resultadosLa pruebaRelated Lessons In today’s lesson, we discuss testing for COVID19 in Spanish. We practice discussing who should be tested while supplies are limited. Finally, we practice administering a nasopharyngeal swab test in Spanish. I recorded this lesson with Elizabeth Cortez, my Spanish […]
Cuarentena – Review – Spanish for COVID19
Quick Navigation En la última lecciónCuarentena en casaCómo portarse en casaUse mascarillaEvite contacto cercanoNo comparta articulos del hogarLimpie superficiesLave la ropaCuando debería buscar atención médica Cuando terminar la cuarentena Related Lessons In today’s lesson, we practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about what to do if you get ill, how to self-quarantine at […]
Prevención – Review – Spanish for COVID19
Quick Navigation Los síntomas de COVID19Los síntomas respiratoriosDespués del contagio al virusCómo prevenir el contagio del virusLavarse las manosDistanciamiento socialLa población más vulnerableSi se enfermaRelated Lessons In today’s lesson, we practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about the symptoms of COVID19 and how to prevent the spread of the virus. This […]
Prevención y cuarentena – Spanish for COVID19
Quick Navigation ¿Qué es el COVID-19?¿Cuáles son los síntomas del COVID19?¿Cuándo se presentan los síntomas después de contraer el virus?¿Hay una vacuna para prevenir el COVID-19?¿Cómo puedo prevenir el contagio del virus?¿Qué debería hacer si me enfermo?¿Cuándo debería buscar atención médica?¿Cuándo puedo terminar la cuarantena en casa? Buenas tardes desde Minnesota. Today’s lesson is a […]
Spanish for COVID-19
¡Estamos juntos en esto! Many of us will be taking care of Spanish-speaking patients with COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus. Free Spanish for COVID-19 lessonsTherefore, we are making new “Spanish for COVID19” lessons. We will continue to add more based on feedback from listeners. Espero que les sea útil. 🙏Please leave comments if you have questions […]
ADHD in Spanish – Diagnóstico y tratamiento
This is the second part of the clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish. In this part of the clinical encounter, the doctor discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Spanish with the patient Nicole and her mother. Before you listen, I would like to make clear that it is not our intent to promote the diagnostic or […]
ADHD in Spanish – Problemas en la escuela
Welcome to the first introductory lesson in our series: ADHD in Spanish. What you are about to hear is a clinical encounter in Spanish about a girl who is diagnoesed with attention deficity hyperactivity disorder / ADHD (trastorno de déficit de atención con hiperactividad / TDAH en español). The original dialogue was written in English by […]
Explain a Procedure in Spanish
In this lesson, we will practice explaining a procedure called amniocentesis in Spanish. In our latest premium lessons covering Spanish for Prenatal Care, we review useful Spanish for tests performed during pregnancy. We discuss screening for gestational diabetes, STDs, and Group B Strep. We also cover ultrasound, the biophysical profile, and the nuchal translucency test. […]
Spanish for Checkups and Monitoring
Quick Navigation Table of ContentsMedical Checkups – ControlesKeeping Track – Llevar un ControlMonitoring – Controlar / Vigilar / Monitorear!Aprendamos Juntos!Become a member! In this lesson, we will practice Spanish for routine medical checkups and monitoring. Specifically, we will look at the words “control” and “controlar” in this setting. To do this, we will use examples […]
Adjectives Before Nouns in Spanish
Quick Navigation Inherent CharacteristicSubjective, OpinionFollowing the exclamation “QUÉ”Quantity Hola! Me alegra mucho estar de vuelta. I am very happy to be back podcasting about Spanish grammar! My last grammar podcasts were in June, when we covered Spanish verbs with prepositions. In this lesson, we are going to learn why the adjective sometimes goes before the […]
Rh Factor in Spanish
Welcome to another lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used lesson on information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué ocurre durante las visitas prenatales? We are going to talk about Rh factor and why some women receive an injection of immunoglobulin against Rh factor during their pregnancy. In […]
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish
In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to explain Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish. In our Spanish for Prenatal Care premium lessons, we counsel a patient to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other toxins in pregnancy. Furthermore, we explain in Spanish why this is important. What follows is an excerpt from one of […]
High-Risk Pregnancy in Spanish – Interview
Welcome to another episode covering Spanish for Prenatal Care. While studying at the San Pedro Spanish School, my friend Sonja and I interviewed a family practice doctor from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Francisco Méndez about the timing of prenatal care visits and high-risk pregnancy in Spanish. While making this […]
Comadronas Are Essential to Healthcare in Guatemala – Interview
While studying at the San Pedro Spanish School, my friend Sonja and I interviewed a family practice doctor from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. Dr. Francisco Méndez tells us about perinatal care in Guatemala and the essential role played by las comadronas (midwives.) Without the comadronas, he says Guatemala’s health care system would collapse. We interviewed […]
Spanish Verbs with Prepositions
Welcome to another lesson covering Spanish Verbs. In this Spanish grammar audio lesson, we practice using common Spanish verbs with prepositions. As with all my audio lessons, I invite you to speak Spanish with me. This lesson will focus on verbs with prepositions, followed by the infinitive of another verb. For example, Verbo + Preposición […]
Neural Tube in Spanish
In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to say and explain neural tube in Spanish. In our most recent premium audio lesson covering Spanish for prenatal care, we practice recommending folic acid during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. What follows is a short excerpt from this audio lesson where we answer […]
Spanish for Pregnancy – Weight Gain and Caffeine Intake
Ready to give some recommendations in Spanish for a healthy pregnancy? In today’s lesson, we will practice recommendations regarding healthy weight gain and caffeine intake during pregnancy. In the upcoming premium lessons, we will learn Spanish for a healthy diet during pregnancy and avoidance of toxic substances such as alcohol and tobacco. Finally, we will […]
Names from the Spanish-Speaking World
Ever wonder why people from Spanish-speaking countries have long names? Today’s episode is an off-the-cuff interview with my teacher at the San Pedro Spanish School, Jesus Elizabeth Cortez Cox. She tells us about where the 4 names in her complete name come from. I hope you enjoy! This interview is just a taste of what’s […]
Explaining Alveoli and Blood Gases in Spanish
Welcome to our third free audio lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In the last premium audio lesson, the doctor explained the progressive nature of COPD and the need for regular pulmonary function testing. In this lesson, you will hear the doctor explain alveoli and blood gases. After the dialogue, we’ll review the description of alveoli […]
Overcast to Optimize Spanish Podcast Learning
In the 4 minute video below, I show you how to use the Overcast app to optimize your Spanish learning potential through podcasts. Learn how to… Subscribe to a premium podcast feed in Overcast @ – In the video, we subscribe to the premium podcast series: “Spanish for COPD.” Adjust playback speed and turn on Audio […]
Causes of COPD in Spanish
Welcome to our second free audio lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, you will hear the doctor explain the causes of COPD. In the last dialogue, the patient told us that her father had emphysema. This dialogue begins with the patient asking if she inherited COPD. You will hear the doctor explain the […]
COPD Explained in Spanish
Welcome to our first audio lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, you will hear the diagnosis of COPD explained in Spanish. LEVEL – ADVANCED Table of Contents Timestamps are provided at docmolly.com so that you can jump from section to section as you listen. Summary of Dialogue COPD Chronic Bronchitis Emphysema Combination of […]
Flu Symptoms in Spanish
Happy New Year! I am excited to share more audio Spanish lessons with you in the upcoming year. It’s that time of year again. It’s the flu season and there are a lot of upper respiratory infections going around. So in this audio lesson, we are going to learn how to express symptoms of the […]
Dolor de Vientre, Present Perfect and a Medical Spanish Seminar in Costa Rica
Table of Contents Dialogue: Dolor de Vientre Practice the Present Perfect Interview with SiannyMedical Seminar in Costa RicaToday we are visited by Sianny Angulo. Sianny teaches a Medical Spanish seminar in Costa Rica. She asked if she could write a medical Spanish dialogue for this podcast in order to spread the word about the seminar. The […]
The Spanish Verbs Traer and Llevar
In this audio lesson, we practice when to use the Spanish verbs TRAER and LLEVAR. TRAER is used to say “to bring” and LLEVAR is used to say “to bring” or “to take.” Unlike their English counterparts, the Spanish verbs TRAER and LLEVAR imply a certain direction of movement. This can be a bit confusing […]
NIH Stroke Scale in Spanish
A member at docmolly.com recently requested that I cover the NIH Stroke Scale in Spanish. The NIH Stroke Scale is a neurological exam used to grade the severity of a stroke. When a patient presents to the hospital with a suspected stroke, the NIH Stroke Scale is performed soon after they arrive and multiple times throughout […]
Search Spanish Topics and Words
In the brief (3 min) video below, I show you how to easily search Spanish topics and words using the browse and search widgets at the bottom of each page. If you prefer to read, scroll down. We have covered a lot of ground since I first started podcasting in 2007, and I want you […]
Practice Using the Subjunctive in Spanish
The best way to learn the subjunctive is to practice using the subjunctive out loud. I’ve received a lot of positive feedback about my series of 20 interactive audio lessons covering the subjunctive, so I decided I would feature a premium lesson from the subjunctive series in my blog. This will give you a taste […]
Family Planning – Interview with a Comadrona
Let’s talk about family planning in Spanish. This is the second part of an interview with Ester, a comadrona (midwife) from San Pedro, Guatemala. (You can listen to the first part of the interview here: Service of a Comadrona.) Ester and I talk about la planificación familiar in San Pedro and how things have changed. […]
Giving Directions in Spanish
In my latest series of Spanish Grammar audio lessons, we practice giving directions in Spanish within a Hospital. (Shout out to Bien, a member at docmolly.com, who recommended this topic! ✋) After making this series, I feel really comfortable asking for and giving directions in Spanish, and I want you to feel the same. So I […]