Clinical Encounters — Medical Spanish Phrases
Core phrases for greetings, introductions, and gathering the patient’s story at the start of care.
These are the phrases that shape first impressions and set up the rest of the visit. They cover introductions, opening questions, and the early conversation that helps you understand why the patient is here.
12 phrases in this category
¿Cómo se llama?
What is your name?
Getting patient information
¿Cómo se siente hoy?
How are you feeling today?
Daily check-in
Buenos días, soy su enfermero/a.
Good morning, I am your nurse.
Meeting patient for first time
Mucho gusto en conocerle.
Nice to meet you.
First meeting
¿Cuándo empezó el dolor?
When did the pain start?
Pain assessment
¿Cuándo fue su última menstruación?
When was your last menstrual period?
For female patients
¿Está embarazada o podría estar embarazada?
Are you pregnant or could you be pregnant?
Before procedures/medications
¿Fuma o bebe alcohol?
Do you smoke or drink alcohol?
Social history
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