Essential Spanish Medical Travel Phrases for Solo Travelers

Spanish is spoken across Spain, Latin America, and much of the Caribbean, making it one of the most important languages for solo travelers. When medical or emergency situations arise, being able to communicate clearly — even with simple phrases — can make a critical difference. This guide focuses on practical medical Spanish to help you seek care, explain symptoms, and get assistance when you need it most.

🩺 Medical Emergencies (Immediate Help)

Help!
¡Ayuda! (ah-YOO-dah)

It’s an emergency
Es una emergencia (ehs OO-nah eh-mehr-HEN-syah)

I need help immediately
Necesito ayuda inmediatamente (neh-seh-SEE-toh ah-YOO-dah ee-meh-dee-ah-TAH-men-teh)

Call an ambulance
Llame a una ambulancia (YAH-meh ah OO-nah ahm-boo-LAHN-syah)

I need a doctor
Necesito un médico (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh)

🏥 Doctors, Hospitals, and Clinics

Where is the nearest hospital?
¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano?
(DOHN-deh ehs-TAH ehl ohs-pee-TAHL mahs sehr-KAH-noh)

Is there a clinic nearby?
¿Hay una clínica cerca?
(eye OO-nah KLEE-nee-kah SEHR-kah)

I need to see a doctor
Necesito ver a un médico
(neh-seh-SEE-toh vehr ah oon MEH-dee-koh)

Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
(AH-blah een-GLEHS)

🤕 Symptoms and Pain

I feel sick
Me siento enfermo/a
(meh SYEHN-toh ehn-FEHR-moh/mah)

I’m in pain
Tengo dolor
(TEHN-goh doh-LOHR)

It hurts here
Me duele aquí
(meh DWEH-leh ah-KEE)

I have a fever
Tengo fiebre
(TEHN-goh FYEH-breh)

I feel dizzy
Me siento mareado/a
(meh SYEHN-toh mah-reh-AH-doh/dah)

I have trouble breathing
Tengo dificultad para respirar
(TEHN-goh dee-fee-kool-TAHD pah-rah reh-speeh-RAHR)

💊 Medications and Allergies

I am allergic to [substance]
Soy alérgico/a a [sustancia]
(soy ah-LEHR-hee-koh/kah ah…)

I need my medication
Necesito mi medicamento
(neh-seh-SEE-toh mee meh-dee-kah-MEHN-toh)

Do you have something for pain?
¿Tiene algo para el dolor?
(TYEH-neh AHL-goh pah-rah ehl doh-LOHR?)

I need a pharmacy
Necesito una farmacia
(neh-seh-SEE-toh OO-nah fahr-MAH-syah)

🚑 Accidents and Injuries

I fell down
Me caí
(meh kah-EE)

I’m bleeding
Estoy sangrando
(ehs-TOY sahn-GRAHN-doh)

I burned myself
Me quemé
(meh keh-MEH)

I think it’s broken
Creo que está roto
(KREH-oh keh ehs-TAH ROH-toh)

🧠 Mental Health & Distress

I’m feeling very anxious
Me siento muy ansioso/a
(meh SYEHN-toh moo-ee ahn-SYOH-soh/sah)

I’m having a panic attack
Estoy teniendo un ataque de pánico
(ehs-TOY teh-NYEHN-doh oon ah-TAH-keh deh PAH-nee-koh)

I need to calm down
Necesito calmarme
(neh-seh-SEE-toh kahl-MAHR-meh)

🗂️ Medical History & Documents

I have a medical condition
Tengo una condición médica
(TEHN-goh OO-nah kohn-dee-SYOHN MEH-dee-kah)

I have travel insurance
Tengo seguro de viaje
(TEHN-goh seh-GOO-roh deh vee-AH-heh)

Here is my prescription
Aquí está mi receta
(ah-KEE ehs-TAH mee reh-SEH-tah)

🧾 Helpful Tip for Solo Travelers

📌 Save this page offline or take screenshots before traveling.
📌 Carry a translated list of allergies and medications in your wallet.
📌 In emergencies, show the phrase on your phone if pronunciation is difficult — it’s completely acceptable and often faster.

Disclaimer: This content is for travel communication only and does not replace professional medical advice or emergency services. In serious situations, seek immediate medical help.