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Lista de Palabras Nivel B1 - Salud y Enfermedad

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre salud y enfermedad, como "medicine", "healthcare", "drug", etc. preparadas para estudiantes de B1.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: Advances in technology have revolutionized modern healthcare, making treatments more effective and accessible .Los avances en tecnología han revolucionado la **atención médica** moderna, haciendo que los tratamientos sean más efectivos y accesibles.
welfare
[Sustantivo]

the well-being and happiness of an individual or a group

bienestar

bienestar

medicine
[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The child refused to take the bitter-tasting medicine.El niño se negó a tomar la medicina de sabor amargo.
medical
[Adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

de medicina

de medicina

Ex: The pharmaceutical company conducts research to develop new medical treatments for diseases .La compañía farmacéutica realiza investigaciones para desarrollar nuevos tratamientos **médicos** para las enfermedades.
positive
[Adjetivo]

(of a scientific test) showing that a particular substance or condition exists

positivo

positivo

Ex: The test results were positive, indicating high levels of cholesterol .Los resultados de la prueba fueron **positivos**, lo que indica niveles altos de colesterol.
negative
[Adjetivo]

(of a scientific test) showing that there is no sign of a disease or a particular condition

negativo

negativo

Ex: The mammogram revealed negative findings , providing reassurance to the patient about her breast health .La mamografía reveló hallazgos **negativos**, lo que brindó tranquilidad a la paciente sobre su salud mamaria.
drug
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The pharmaceutical industry continually researches and develops new drugs to address emerging health challenges and improve patient outcomes .La industria farmacéutica investiga y desarrolla continuamente nuevos **medicamentos** para abordar los desafíos de salud emergentes y mejorar los resultados de los pacientes.
aspirin
[Sustantivo]

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

aspirina

aspirina

Ex: Aspirin is often used to alleviate the symptoms of the common cold .La **aspirina** se usa a menudo para aliviar los síntomas del resfriado común.
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

antibiótico

antibiótico

capsule
[Sustantivo]

a type of small, rounded drug that has medicine inside, which when swallowed releases its medical substance

cápsula

cápsula

first-aid kit
[Sustantivo]

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

botiquín de primeros auxilios, kit de primeros auxilios

botiquín de primeros auxilios, kit de primeros auxilios

Ex: She kept a first-aid kit in her car for emergencies .Ella guardaba un **botiquín de primeros auxilios** en su coche para emergencias.
bandage
[Sustantivo]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

vendaje, venda

vendaje, venda

Ex: After the injury , the doctor instructed him to change the bandage daily to ensure proper healing .Después de la lesión, el médico le indicó que cambiara el **vendaje** diariamente para asegurar una curación adecuada.
Band-Aid
[Sustantivo]

a small sticky strip used to cover and protect an injuriy, typically a cut

curita, tirita

curita, tirita

Ex: She reached into her purse and pulled out a Band-Aid, offering it to her coworker who had just gotten a paper cut .Ella metió la mano en su bolso y sacó una **curita**, ofreciéndosela a su compañero de trabajo que acababa de cortarse con un papel.
shot
[Sustantivo]

an act of a drug injection to the body

inyección

inyección

Ex: After the shot, he felt a little dizzy .Después del **pinchazo**, se sintió un poco mareado.
to bleed
[Verbo]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

sangrar

sangrar

Ex: Last week , I accidentally cut my finger , and it bled for a while .La semana pasada, accidentalmente me corté el dedo, y **sangró** por un rato.
to suffer
[Verbo]

to have an illness or disease

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: The elderly man suffered from arthritis , finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes .El anciano **sufría** de artritis, encontrando cada vez más difícil realizar tareas simples como atarse los zapatos.
painful
[Adjetivo]

making one experience pain

doloroso, dolorido

doloroso, dolorido

Ex: He received a painful knock on the head during the game .Recibió un golpe **doloroso** en la cabeza durante el juego.
examination
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The scientist conducted an examination of the samples to detect any contaminants .El científico realizó un **examen** de las muestras para detectar cualquier contaminante.
test
[Sustantivo]

a medical examination of the body or a part of body to detect possible health issues

examen médico, prueba médica

examen médico, prueba médica

Ex: They performed a biopsy test to examine the tissue for abnormalities .Realizaron una **prueba** de biopsia para examinar el tejido en busca de anomalías.
operation
[Sustantivo]

a medical process in which a part of body is cut open to repair or remove a damaged organ

operación

operación

Ex: Prior to the operation, the medical staff conducted several tests to assess the patient ’s overall health .Antes de la **operación**, el personal médico realizó varias pruebas para evaluar la salud general del paciente.
to operate
[Verbo]

to cut open a part of the body in order to repair or remove a damaged organ

operar

operar

Ex: The medical team prepared to operate on the patient to transplant a kidney.El equipo médico se preparó para **operar** al paciente para trasplantar un riñón.
to treat
[Verbo]

to provide medical care such as medicine or therapy to heal injuries, illnesses, or wounds and make someone better

tratar

tratar

Ex: Dermatologists may recommend creams or ointments to treat skin conditions .Los dermatólogos pueden recomendar cremas o ungüentos para **tratar** afecciones de la piel.
treatment
[Sustantivo]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .El **tratamiento** oportuno de enfermedades agudas puede prevenir complicaciones y facilitar un proceso de recuperación más rápido.
to cure
[Verbo]

to make someone regain their health

curar

curar

Ex: If the clinical trial is successful , the treatment will likely cure the disease .Si el ensayo clínico tiene éxito, el tratamiento probablemente **curará** la enfermedad.
to heal
[Verbo]

to become healthy again

sanarse, curarse

sanarse, curarse

Ex: Patients have recently healed after undergoing medical procedures .Los pacientes han **sanado** recientemente después de someterse a procedimientos médicos.
mental
[Adjetivo]

relating to the health or state of the mind, including aspects of emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being

mental

mental

Ex: He took a mental health day off work to rest and recharge.Se tomó un día libre por **salud mental** para descansar y recargar energías.
to spread
[Verbo]

to extend or increase in influence or effect over a larger area or group of people

propagar

propagar

Ex: The use of radios spread to remote areas , allowing people to receive news faster .El uso de las radios se **extendió** a áreas remotas, permitiendo que las personas recibieran noticias más rápido.
symptom
[Sustantivo]

a change in the normal condition of the body of a person, which is the sign of a disease

síntoma

síntoma

Ex: She visited the doctor because of severe headaches , a symptom she could n't ignore .Ella visitó al médico debido a fuertes dolores de cabeza, un **síntoma** que no podía ignorar.
to recover
[Verbo]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

recuperarse

recuperarse

Ex: With proper treatment , many people can recover from mental health challenges .Con el tratamiento adecuado, muchas personas pueden **recuperarse** de los desafíos de salud mental.
recovery
[Sustantivo]

the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or disease

recuperación

recuperación

prescription
[Sustantivo]

the written instructions of a doctor that allow the patient to get the medicines needed

receta

receta

Ex: The prescription clearly states the dosage and frequency .
care
[Sustantivo]

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

asistencia, atención

asistencia, atención

Ex: The hospital provides compassionate care to all patients , ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met .El hospital brinda **cuidado** compasivo a todos los pacientes, asegurando que se satisfagan sus necesidades físicas y emocionales.

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

cuidar a

cuidar a

Ex: The nurse carefully cared for the elderly patient in the hospital .La enfermera cuidó con cuidado al paciente anciano en el hospital.
first aid
[Sustantivo]

a basic medical treatment given to someone in an emergency before they are taken to the hospital

primeros auxilios

primeros auxilios

checkup
[Sustantivo]

a complete medical examination of the body to see if there are any health issues

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: During the checkup, the physician conducted various tests to evaluate her health .Durante el **chequeo médico**, el médico realizó varias pruebas para evaluar su salud.
to weigh
[Verbo]

to have a specific weight

pesar

pesar

Ex: The parcel weighs five kilograms , making it a heavy shipment .El paquete **pesa** cinco kilogramos, lo que lo convierte en un envío pesado.
poison
[Sustantivo]

a deadly substance that can kill or seriously harm if it enters the body

veneno

veneno

Ex: The bottle was clearly labeled as containing a dangerous poison.La botella estaba claramente etiquetada como que contenía un **veneno** peligroso.

to get sick with a virus that causes a runny nose, cough, and sore throat

Ex: He caught a bad cold and had to stay home from work.
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