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In this lesson, we explore verbs with the body and learn when to use the pronominal (reflexive) vs the non-pronominal form of the verb.
While working on our latest series covering common orthopedic injuries in Spanish, I noticed how the verb to say, "I injured my knee," is pronominal: "Me lesioné la rodilla." Whereas the verb to say, "I bent my knee," is not: "Doblé la rodilla." So why is that? We learn this and more in this audio lesson. It’s a tricky subject, so I will try to make it clear through lots of examples.
Le doy las gracias a Gloria Becerril por ayudarme con el español de esta lección. Click here to take classes with Gloria!
Quick NavigationUnintentional Actions Reflexive Actions with Part of the BodyDeliberate Actions with Part of the BodyDeliberate Actions with the Whole BodyHacerse y PonerseRelated LessonsUnintentional Actions 1:34
First, let's use the PRONOMINAL form of the verb to express that an action involving our body was UNINTENTIONAL.
Me golpeé la cabeza.
Golpeé la cabeza
I hit my head.
Me rompí el bazo.
Me quebré el brazo.
Me fracturé el brazo.
I broke my arm.
Me torcí el tobillo.
I twisted my ankle.
Me estiré un músculo en la espalda.
I pulled a muscle in my back.
Using the the PRONOMINAL form of the verb clarifies that these were ACCIDENTAL events.
Reflexive Actions with a Part of the Body3:09
We also use the PRONOMINAL form of the verb to express REFLEXIVE actions, or intentional actions we perform ON our bodies.
Me lavo las manos.
I wash my hands.
Me toco la nariz.
I touch my nose.
Me cepillo los dientes.
I brush my teeth.
Me corto el pelo.
I cut my hair. / I get my hair cut.
As opposed to the prior examples, these are DELIBERATE actions performed ON one's body. Therefore, they are classic examples of reflexive verbs.
Reflexive vs UnintentionalMe estiré un músculo en la espalda.
I pulled a muscle in my back.
Compare this with the previous examples of reflexive actions. In the above example, I am not performing a deliberate action on my body. Instead, I am using the PRONOMINAL form of the verb to convey that it was an UNINTENTIONAL action that occurred within my body.
Deliberate Actions with Part of the Body5:19
Now, let's use the NON-PRONOMINAL form of the verb to express DELIBERATE, NON-REFLEXIVE actions with a PART of the body.
Estire los brazos.
Stretch your arms.
This action is not reflexive. We are NOT performing an action ON our body. We are performing an action WITH a part of our body.
Exam Commands(from the latest member lesson)
Levante la pierna con la rodilla extendida.
Suba la pierna con la rodilla extendida.
Raise the leg with the knee extended.
extendido / extendida
straight
Ahora doble la rodilla.
Now bend your knee.
Intente relajar los músculos.
Trate de relajar los músculos.
Try to relax your muscles.
Deliberate Actions with the Whole Body7:29Relájese
Relax
Here, we use the PRONOMINAL form of the verb for an intentional action involving one’s WHOLE BODY. Thus, the action becomes reflexive. It is like saying, "Relax yourself."
Mover(se)Speaking to a friend...
Mueve las caderas.
Mueve la cadera.
Move your hips.
Muévete.
Move over.
Speaking to a patient...
Muévase hacia adelante.
Move forward.
Hacerse y Ponerse9:21
We can use the pronominal verbs, HACERSE y PONERSE, to express MOVING THE WHOLE BODY.
Hacerse Speaking to a friend...
Hazte para acá.
Come here. / Get over here.
Speaking to a patient...
Hágase para acá.
Cover over here.
Hágase para allá.
Go over there.
We use ACÁ (not aquí) and ALLÁ (not allí) to express MOVEMENT.
Speaking to a good friend....
Hazte.
Get out of the way.
(OJO: Do NOT use, "Hazte," with a patient.)
Ponerse10:52
PONERSE is a useful verb for instructing movement when a patient is lying down.
Póngase de lado.
Roll onto your side.
Póngase boca arriba.
Lie on your back.
Póngase boca abajo.
Lie on our stomach.
Related Lessons* Verbs with the Body in Spanish – Intro * Movement Module of our Physical Therapy Course * Verbs with the Body - History and Exam Course (Member Lesson) * Reflexive Verbs in Spanish The post Pronominal vs Non–Pronominal Verbs appeared first on Doc Molly.
If you're a member, please read this!First, thank you for your support. I could not do this without you. Over the last couple of months, I have been working behind the scenes to upgrade the site’s membership and course platforms. You will see the changes below at the beginning of January, and further improvements thereafter. These upgrades will allow me to build a better site that is easier to use.
New Course Format!We are rebuilding all our courses using a new, improved platform. As I switch current courses to this new platform, you will lose your progress in the courses. I apologize for this inconvenience. However, I think you will find the new course format much easier to navigate and use. It will also allow me to create more courses out of our existing lessons, which should greatly improve your experience on the site. Take a tour in the video below...
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Important! Changes to the Premium Podcast Feeds Currently, I offer feeds for each topic. However, this uses a lot of resources, which is costly and slows down the site. Therefore, I must simplify the podcast feeds. Starting in early January, we will offer 3 premium feeds. Each feed will contain the latest 100 episodes under your membership.
- Premium Medical Spanish
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- Basic Medical Spanish
When we switch, you will have to subscribe to your new feed(s) using your email and password. There will be instructions in the Member Home. I will also post audio reminders in the current podcast feeds.
All audio lessons will still be available for download and streaming from the site! You can still listen on the go by streaming directly from our mobile-friendly site, or by downloading your lessons to a cloud service (e.g. Google Drive, DropBox, OneDrive), and listening to them on a cloud MP3 player such as CloudBeats. (It’s simple, and I will show you how in an upcoming video.)
I apologize for the inconveniences as I make these changes, but I am certain the end product will be a more enjoyable learning experience for most of my members. I wish I could leave the podcast feeds alone, but after publishing over 400 audio lessons, I must simplify to survive.
If you have any feedback, positive or negative, regarding these changes, please don’t hesitate to comment below. I will work hard to ensure you are happy with our services.
Un abrazo,
Molly
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In this lesson, we practice questions for EMS when they arrive at the ER with a patient involved in a motor vehicle accident.
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An EMT responds at the scene of a car accident. He examines for signs of injury and evaluates the patient's neurological function in Spanish.
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My Spanish teacher from Mexico, Gloria Becerril, and I discuss gender identity, sexuality, and how to use gender inclusive language in Spanish. Esperamos que lo disfrutes.
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In this lesson, you will hear a psychologist evaluate a patient for suicidal ideation in the ER. LEVEL - ADVANCED
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In this lesson from our Spanish for Emergencies course, we practice describing the state of being under the influence in Spanish. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE
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We are working on a bunch of new material right now, and we would love to know what you are most excited about. Yep... you can only pick one! Comments are welcome.
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In this lesson, you will hear an excerpt from the ER Triage module of our Spanish for Emergencies course where we practice questions for a potential poisoning. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, you will hear an excerpt from the ER Triage module of our Spanish for Emergencies course where we practice asking about the LOCATION of a problem. LEVEL - ADVANCED BEGINNER.
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¡AVISO! We will be using some palabrotas in this episode as we talk about pooping, peeing, belching, and farting in Spanish! I am joined by Héctor y Beto del No Hay Tos podcast.
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This advanced lesson kicks off a new module in our Spanish for Dentistry course. In this lesson, you will hear the doctor recommend dental sealants and then answer questions from the patient's mother. Be sure to take the quiz after you listen to the dialogue to see how much your remember and understood.
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Learn how to discuss the treatment of chest pain in Spanish. Listen to the clinical encounter. Then, take the quiz to test your comprehension. This lesson is part of our Spanish for Emergencies course at docmolly.com.
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Learn key phrases for asking about pain in Spanish. In this clinical encounter, you will hear an excerpt from a clinical encounter where a patient presents to the ER with chest pain. As we practice interpreting the encounter in Spanish, we will learn how to ask about the quality, aggravating factors, and location of the pain.
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This lesson introduces our course Spanish for Abdominal Pain: https://staging2.docmolly.com/medical-spanish-courses/spanish-for-abdominal-pain-course/
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Learn holiday greetings in Spanish with Eliza and me. In this lesson, we practice: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and more!
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Learn how to update family in Spanish when their loved one is in respiratory distress. To help us with this dialogue, we are joined by Nacho Caballero, founder of the online Spanish school, La Comunidad.
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Practice using Spanish verbs in both their reflexive and non-reflexive forms with parts of the body and articles of clothing. You can watch the video for this lesson here: https://staging2.docmolly.com/verbs-body-spanish-intro
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The impact of a warm greeting in Spanish cannot be overestimated. It helps to build trust between you and your patient. In this lesson, I review common greetings in Spanish with my friend and Spanish teacher, Maria Bjorklund, MS from Perú.
You can watch the video for this lesson here: https://staging2.docmolly.com/greetings-spanish
The full lesson including goodbyes, expressions of gratitude, apologies, and condolences and is included in our History and Exam Course. For under $35 (¡Qué ganga!), learn essential Spanish for a complete history and exam: https://staging2.docmolly.com/medical-spanish-history-exam-course-sales/
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Do you know how to describe your body in Spanish? You may be surprised by how we commonly describe states of the body in Spanish. It is very different from how we do it in English. This audio lesson is based on material covered in the Medical History and Exam Course at docmolly.com. This course covers essential vocabulary and phrases for a complete history and exam in Spanish.
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Let's review some of the Spanish we learned in our latest member series: Spanish for the Evaluation of Lung Nodule. Interactive show notes available at docmolly.com and in the Overcast app for iOS.
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This lesson introduces our series covering the evaluation of a lung nodule in Spanish. The doctor recommends a PET scan to evaluate an incidental nodule seen on her CT scan during a recent ER visit for chest pain. After the dialogue, we practice saying ER, CT scan and nodule in Spanish.
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This is our 5th free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor discusses oxygen monitoring and therapy, lung cancer screening and pulmonary rehabilitation in Spanish.
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This is our fourth free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor explains pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in Spanish.
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This lesson kicks off our Spanish for Dentistry series. We review common words pertaining to the teeth and mouth. Our guest Spanish teacher for this lesson is Francisco González Yojcóm from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. At the end of the lesson, Francisco tells us about his new school.
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Learn Spanish for explaining the rare adverse event called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome following the J&J Covid vaccine.
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Learn how to explain the vestibular system in Spanish. This lesson introduces our member lessons covering Spanish for the treatment of positional vertigo. This lesson is part of our "Physical Therapy in Spanish" series. LEVEL - Upper Intermediate
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In this lesson, we learn Spanish for explaining Covid vaccination and monitoring in people with a history of immediate allergic reaction. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, we practice answering questions in Spanish regarding the recommended number of doses and protection from infection after vaccination. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, we answer questions in Spanish regarding vaccination after Covid infection, pre-existing conditions, and risk vs benefit of the vaccine. LEVEL - ADVANCED
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In this lesson, we practice discussing the importance of following the recommendations to stop the spread of the coronavirus even after vaccination in Spanish. LEVEL - ADVANCED
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In this lesson, we practice discussing how the new variants of the coronavirus could impact vaccine effectiveness in Spanish. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, we practice using making an if-then hypothetical statement. We then practice making if-then statements reflect a likely possibility.
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In this lesson, we explain how the messenger RNA vaccines work and how the Covid vaccines do not alter your DNA. LEVEL - ADVANCED
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In this lesson, we discuss common side effects of the messenger RNA Covid vaccines in Spanish. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, we discuss the risk of severe adverse effects from vaccinations and the fact that we have seen rare severe allergic reactions to the Covid vaccine. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE
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In this lesson, we learn Spanish for discussing why we can trust the safety of the new Covid vaccines despite their rapid development. LEVEL - UPPER INTERMEDIATE. Click on post link for this episode to access interactive show notes with navigation box, timestamps, and quiz at docmolly.com.
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In this lesson, we learn to communicate bad news and to express sympathy in Spanish. You will hear a doctor call a woman to inform her that her father just passed away due to complications of Covid-19. The dialogue in this lesson is adapted from an invaluable communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.
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In this audio lesson, we learn Spanish for a medication follow-up visit. We ask the patient how they are tolerating their medications and we refill a prescription.
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In this lesson, we practice using DAR as a reverse construction verb to express getting a symptom in Spanish. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE
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Learn Spanish for the evaluation of vertigo. In this lesson, a woman presents to the physical therapy clinic with complaints of dizziness. This lesson is part of our "Physical Therapy in Spanish" series. LEVEL - Upper Intermediate
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In this lesson, we practice discussing goals of care directly with the patient and useful responses when emotions arise. This lesson is adapted from a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.
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In today’s lesson, you will hear the final portion of the clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish, in which the doctor discusses the treatment of ADHD in Spanish. The doctor talks to Nicole about taking a medication to help her to pay attention and focus. He reminds Nicole that she will have to make an effort for the medication to work. He thens goes over a controlled substance agreement. Finally, he talks about the counseling and the need to change negative patterns of behavior to positive ones.
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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.
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This is our third lesson adapted from an invaluable communication guide by VitalTalk.org. This guide provides practical advice about how to discuss difficult topics around COVID19. In this lesson, we discuss goals of care with a family member when a patient is in critical condition. Check out our free lessons covering Spanish for COVID19 at https://staging2.docmolly.com/spanish-for-covid-19/. LEVEL – ADVANCED.
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We practice discussing symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish. We start by reviewing symptoms we have covered in prior lessons. Then, we cover some new symptoms, such as loss of smell or taste. After we review the symptoms, we will practice asking questions about and discussing the symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish. Finally, we will talk about worrisome symptoms that would indicate that someone should seek medical attention.
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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 adapted from an invaluable communication guide by VitalTalk.org.
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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.
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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.
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We practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about what to do if you get ill, how to self-quarantine at home, and when to seek medical attention. This lesson is based on the Q & A: Spanish for COVID19 – Prevención y cuarentena.
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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 lesson is based on the Q & A: Spanish for COVID19 – Prevención y cuarentena.
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This lesson is a Q&A in Spanish about the importance of social distancing, the prevention of spread and what to do if you become ill. We used information from the CDC to create it. I recorded this question and answer session with Elizabeth Cortez, my Spanish teacher at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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In this lesson, we 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 from our Spanish for Prenatal Care series.
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Quick Navigation Inherent Characteristic Subjective, Opinion Following 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 […]
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Welcome to another lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Today 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.
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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 for non-native Spanish speakers. Pero no pasa nada. After listening to this audio Spanish lesson packed with examples, you'll know exactly when to use TRAER and when to use LLEVAR.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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This free Spanish audio lesson introduces the "Giving Directions in Spanish" series at docmolly.com. As requested by Bien, a listener, we are going to practice giving directions in Spanish within a hospital. First, we will review the vocabulary. Then, we will put this vocabulary to use to give directions in Spanish. Normally we are […]
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In today’s episode, we practice vocabulary and phrases used during an exam exam in Spanish, but first! … I tell you a little bit about myself and why I started podcasting. Today’s Spanish lesson includes excerpts from the Spanish for Eye Care series. This series is part of both the Basic Medical Subscription and the full-access Medical Spanish […]
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María Laura Mecías joins me from Elebaires Spanish school to answer your questions regarding the most recent clinical dialogue Atrial Fibrillation in Spanish. We talk about expressing the sensation of palpitations, shortness of breath and dizziness in Spanish, and more. Sign up for a free membership and get the latest premium lesson in the Atrial Fibrillation series for […]
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In this episode, you’ll hear a doctor and patient talk about atrial fibrillation in Spanish. I wrote and recorded this episode with María Laura Mecías, a Spanish teacher from Buenos Aires. First, Laura tells us about the school where she teaches, Elebaires. Then you’ll hear the clinical encounter where señora Rinoti presents to the ER […]
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If you learn on the go, you’ll want to download your audio Spanish lessons for offline learning. The premium podcast feeds at docmolly.com provide an easy way to download all your lessons directly to your phone or tablet. I explain how to subscribe to your premium podcast feeds on the Frequently Asked Questions page, under Learn on […]
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Learn to talk about STD symptoms in Spanish. In this clinical encounter, you will hear señor Gómez present to the clinic with symptoms suggestive of an STD. Clinical Encounter Vocab and Phrase Review Siento ardor al orinar y me pica mucho. I feel burning when I urinate and it stings a lot. Siento + sustantivo […]
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Interview with a Comadrona Listen to an interview with a comadrona from Guatemala in Spanish. She tells us about the care that comadronas provide around childbirth. Listen for the Spanish word used for childbirth and delivery. I interviewed Ester while studying at the San Pedro Spanish School with my niece. To hear more about our […]
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Listen to a Letty describe her experience of having Zika in this patient interview in Spanish. She had a rash and conjunctivitis.
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Do you know when to use POR vs PARA? Today’s podcast is a quiz on the Spanish prepositions POR y PARA. It kicks off a series of audio lessons that will cover these two prepositions at docmolly.com. Audio Quiz Want to learn more? Subscribe to the premium audio lessons at docmolly.com. This quiz introduces a […]
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Learn Grammar with the Medical Spanish Podcast This podcast reviews some of the grammar points covered during an interview I did for the Medical Spanish Podcast. I interviewed folk healer, Francisco Chavajay, while studying at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala. The clinical dialogues and interviews presented in the Medical Spanish Podcast provide an effective […]
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In this folk medicine interview in Spanish a folk healer from Guatemala explains how a folk healer is born with the gift for healing.
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Spanish Grammar Audio Quiz This is my first free podcast since September and my first free grammar podcast for over a year! As many of you know I host two podcasts: the Spanish Grammar Review and the Medical Spanish Podcast. In 2016, I finished up the premium series on the Subjunctive for the grammar […]
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I just published the first of two premium lessons covering the verb QUEDAR. If you’re a member, you’ll find this lesson in the Verbs podcast under the Spanish Grammar Subscription in the Member Home. If you’re not a member, you can check out my free grammar lessons HERE. We start with the reflexive form: QUEDARSE. I really enjoyed researching for this lesson as I discovered how useful QUEDARSE is in everyday Spanish […]
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First, thank you to all my premium subscribers. You have waited patiently and I hope you’ll find the new site worth the wait. As you can see, medicalspanishpodcast.com has moved to docmolly.com. I chose to change the domain to welcome non-medical Spanish learners who are primarily interested in advancing their grammar skills. Before you begin to use the site, […]
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Are you ready to take on some advanced Spanish grammar? This audio quiz reviews the material covered in the following premium audio lessons. Subjunctive 15 – Conditional (If… then… ) Statements About the Present Subjunctive 16 – Conditional Statements About the Past Subjunctive 17 – The Subjunctive Following “Como Si” Subjunctive 18 – The Subjunctive Following […]
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Patient Interview from San Pedro Guatemala Today’s podcast is another patient interview in Spanish. I interviewed Letty while studying at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala. She tells us about when she had Chikungunya. Chikunguna (also spelled Chickungunya) is a viral illness transmitted by the same mosquito as Zika and Dengue. It causes fever and […]
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An Unforgettable Experience Coming up you are going to hear interviews I conducted while working with the San Pedro Spanish School in San Pedro, Guatemala. My 16-year-old niece, Sophie, and I spent two weeks there in August 2016. I highly recommend the San Pedro Spanish School for those interested in a Spanish Immersion experience. My […]
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This is the first of a series of lessons available at docmolly.com, where Ángel gives detailed technical instructions to a new diabetic. In this lesson, you will hear Ángel explain how to monitor blood sugar in Spanish. In the premium lessons, he explains how insulin works, how to calculate her insulin dose and how to administer it.
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This audio lesson is a quiz on the use of the subjunctive in adverbial clauses. It reviews the material covered in the following premium lessons. Subjunctive 10 and 11 – Conjunctions that Require the Subjunctive (e.g. a menos que, con tal que) Subjunctive 12 and 13 – Adverbial Clauses of Time Subjunctive 14 – Adverbial […]
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An Interview About Infertility In this podcast, you will hear a patient interview in Spanish with a Mexican woman who was unable to conceive. While Ángel Bahena was visiting his family in Mexico, he interviewed his aunt Mary about her inability to have children. Angel asks about the tests she underwent, the treatments she tried, […]
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This podcast is a quiz that reviews the subjunctive in adjective clauses, covered in the premium podcasts: Subjunctive 7 and 8. A subordinate adjective clause describes a noun or pronoun in the main clause of a sentence. When it describes something KNOWN AND SPECIFIC, we use the INDICATIVE. When the subordinate adjective clause describes something […]
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Listen to a call to the nurse line in Spanish. The patient calls to ask about dizziness he has experienced since starting a new medication.
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Learn to answer the phone, obtain basic patient information and transfer a call in Spanish. In this podcast, a patient calls the clinic and speaks with the receptionist and then is transferred to the nurse line to leave a message.
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Learn Spanish Related to Childbirth While visiting his family in Mexico, my fellow podcaster, Ángel Bahena did a series of interviews with his family about their different medical experiences. In this podcast, he interviews his sister-in-law about pregnancy and giving birth to her first baby. Interview Entrevista realizada a Erika, una mujer mexicana que dio […]
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Do you know when to use the subjunctive in Noun Clauses? If not, you’ve come to the right place. Learn to identify the noun clause in a sentence and then when to use the subjunctive vs the indicative within the noun clause. We cover this in depth in the Subjunctive series offered through the Spanish […]
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