Patient Instructions — Medical Spanish Phrases
Common phrases for explaining instructions, next steps, discharge guidance, and simple procedures.
Instructional language is where misunderstandings can directly affect outcomes. This page groups the phrases most useful for explaining what the patient should do, expect, avoid, or remember after the visit.
23 phrases in this category
Descanse y tome mucho líquido.
Rest and drink plenty of fluids.
General care
Llame si tiene alguna pregunta.
Call if you have any questions.
Contact information
Regrese si los síntomas empeoran.
Come back if the symptoms get worse.
Follow-up
Tiene una cita de seguimiento en una semana.
You have a follow-up appointment in one week.
Follow-up
Tome la medicina con comida.
Take the medicine with food.
Medication instructions
Tome una pastilla cada 8 horas.
Take one pill every 8 hours.
Medication schedule
Abra la boca.
Open your mouth.
Throat examination
Acuéstese boca abajo.
Lie on your stomach.
For examination
Acuéstese boca arriba.
Lie on your back.
For examination
Contenga la respiración.
Hold your breath.
During X-ray or scan
Doble el brazo.
Bend your arm.
Blood draw
Haga un puño.
Make a fist.
Blood draw
No se mueva.
Don't move.
During imaging
Relájese.
Relax.
During procedures
Respire profundo.
Breathe deeply.
During examination
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