At the Hospital / ER
Use these phrases when you need medical assistance or have to register at a hospital or emergency room.
Key Phrases
Tengo una emergencia médica y necesito ver a un médico.
I have a medical emergency and need to see a doctor.
💡 Use this immediately when you arrive at the reception desk.
Necesito ayuda rápida porque no puedo respirar bien ahora.
I need quick help because I cannot breathe well now.
💡 Use this to explain the urgency of your situation.
Me caí en la calle y me duele mucho la pierna.
I fell on the street and my leg hurts a lot.
💡 A clear way to explain what happened and where it hurts.
Aquí están mi pasaporte y mi tarjeta de seguro médico.
Here are my passport and my medical insurance card.
💡 Hand these over when registering at the front desk.
Tengo que rellenar estos documentos para el registro ahora.
I have to fill out these documents for the registration now.
¿Adónde tengo que ir para ver al doctor de guardia?
Where do I have to go to see the doctor on duty?
¿Cuánto tiempo de espera hay en esta sala de emergencias?
How much waiting time is there in this emergency room?
El accidente ocurrió hace una hora cerca de mi hotel.
The accident occurred one hour ago near my hotel.
La enfermera va a tomar mi presión arterial ahora mismo.
The nurse is going to take my blood pressure right now.