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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
healthcare
[Sustantivo]

the health services and treatments given to people

atención médica, asistencia médica

atención médica, asistencia médica

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ella decidió seguir una carrera en el sector de la salud porque quería ayudar a los demás.

welfare
welfare
[Sustantivo]

the state of being healthy, happy, and prosperous

bienestar

bienestar

Ex: Public policies should aim to improve citizens' welfare. 

Las políticas públicas deberían tener como objetivo mejorar el bienestar de los ciudadanos.

medicine
medicine
[Sustantivo]

a substance that treats injuries or illnesses

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: The pharmacist explained how to use the medicine properly. 

El farmacéutico explicó cómo usar el medicamento correctamente.

medical
medical
[Adjetivo]

related to medicine, treating illnesses, and health

de medicina

de medicina

Ex: His medical knowledge allowed him to provide first aid in emergency situations. 

Sus conocimientos médicos le permitieron brindar primeros auxilios en situaciones de emergencia.

positive
positive
[Adjetivo]

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

positivo

positivo

Ex: The lab report showed positive findings for the presence of heavy metals in the water supply. 

El informe del laboratorio mostró hallazgos positivos para la presencia de metales pesados ​​en el suministro de agua.

negative
negative
[Adjetivo]

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

negativo

negativo

Ex: After conducting a thorough examination, the veterinarian confirmed that the fecal sample tested negative for parasites in the dog. 

Después de realizar un examen exhaustivo, el veterinario confirmó que la muestra fecal dio negativo para parásitos en el perro.

drug
drug
[Sustantivo]

any substance that is used for medicinal purposes

medicina, medicamento

medicina, medicamento

Ex: Herbal remedies, derived from plants, have been used for centuries as natural drugs to address a wide range of health issues, though their efficacy and safety can vary. 

Los remedios herbales, derivados de plantas, se han utilizado durante siglos como medicamentos naturales para abordar una amplia gama de problemas de salud, aunque su eficacia y seguridad pueden variar.

aspirin
aspirin
[Sustantivo]

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

aspirina

aspirina

Ex: He keeps a bottle of aspirin in his desk drawer for emergencies. 

Guarda un frasco de aspirina en el cajón de su escritorio para emergencias.

antibiotic
antibiotic
[Sustantivo]

a medicine that kills or stops the growth of bacteria

antibiótico

antibiótico

Ex: Penicillin is a widely used antibiotic. 

La penicilina es un antibiótico ampliamente utilizado.

capsule
capsule
[Sustantivo]

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

cápsula

cápsula

Ex: The antibiotic capsule must not be crushed or chewed. 

La cápsula antibiótica no debe ser triturada o masticada.

first-aid kit
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: They opened the first-aid kit to tend to the injured player on the field. 

Abrieron el botiquín de primeros auxilios para atender al jugador herido en el campo.

bandage
bandage
[Sustantivo]

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

vendaje, venda

vendaje, venda

Ex: In case of an emergency, it’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound. 

En caso de una emergencia, es importante saber cómo usar correctamente un vendaje para cubrir una herida.

Band-Aid
Band-Aid
[Sustantivo]

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

curita, tirita

curita, tirita

Ex: With a quick flick of her wrist, she secured a Band-Aid over the small cut on her friend's hand. 

Con un rápido movimiento de muñeca, colocó una curita sobre el pequeño corte en la mano de su amiga.

shot
shot
[Sustantivo]

an act of a drug injection to the body

inyección

inyección

Ex: She was nervous about getting her first shot. 

Ella estaba nerviosa por recibir su primera inyección.

to bleed
to bleed
[Verbo]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

sangrar

sangrar

Ex: It's essential to apply pressure to a wound to stop it from bleeding excessively. 

Es esencial aplicar presión a una herida para evitar que sangre excesivamente.

to suffer
to suffer
[Verbo]

to have an illness or disease

sufrir

sufrir

Ex: Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment. 

El acceso a una atención médica de calidad es crucial para quienes padecen enfermedades crónicas, asegurando un diagnóstico oportuno y un tratamiento efectivo.

painful
painful
[Adjetivo]

making one experience pain

doloroso, dolorido

doloroso, dolorido

Ex: The painful cut on his finger bled for several minutes. 

El corte doloroso en su dedo sangró durante varios minutos.

examination
examination
[Sustantivo]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

examen

examen

Ex: The doctor performed an examination to check for any signs of infection. 

El médico realizó un examen para comprobar si había signos de infección.

test
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: He had a series of heart tests to determine the cause of his chest pain. 

Se sometió a una serie de pruebas cardíacas para determinar la causa de su dolor en el pecho.

operation
operation
[Sustantivo]

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

operación

operación

Ex: He underwent a successful operation to remove the appendix, and he was discharged the following day. 

Se sometió a una operación exitosa para extirpar el apéndice, y fue dado de alta al día siguiente.

to operate
to operate
[Verbo]

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

operar

operar

Ex: The doctors planned to operate on his heart to fix a blocked artery. 

Los médicos planeaban operar su corazón para reparar una arteria obstruida.

to treat
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: Instructors often teach individuals how to treat minor injuries. 

Los instructores a menudo enseñan a las personas cómo tratar lesiones menores.

treatment
treatment
[Sustantivo]

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

tratamiento

tratamiento

Ex: Physical therapy was a crucial aspect of her treatment plan to rehabilitate her injured knee. 

La fisioterapia fue un aspecto crucial de su plan de tratamiento para rehabilitar su rodilla lesionada.

to cure
to cure
[Verbo]

to make someone regain their health

curar

curar

Ex: Proper medication and lifestyle changes can help cure certain health conditions. 

La medicación adecuada y los cambios en el estilo de vida pueden ayudar a curar ciertas condiciones de salud.

to heal
to heal
[Verbo]

to become healthy again

sanarse, curarse

sanarse, curarse

Ex: The injury is currently healing with the prescribed treatment. 

La lesión se está curando con el tratamiento prescrito.

mental
mental
[Adjetivo]

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

mental

mental

Ex: The therapist specializes in treating mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. 

El terapeuta se especializa en el tratamiento de trastornos mentales como la depresión y la ansiedad.

to spread
to spread
[Verbo]

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

propagar

propagar

Ex: The excitement of the victory spread to the fans. 

La emoción de la victoria se extendió a los fanáticos.

symptom
symptom
[Sustantivo]

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

síntoma

síntoma

Ex: Muscle aches and fatigue are common symptoms of many viral infections. 

Los dolores musculares y la fatiga son síntomas comunes de muchas infecciones virales.

to recover
to recover
[Verbo]

to regain complete health after a period of sickness or injury

recuperarse

recuperarse

Ex: The patient is currently recovering after the surgery. 

El paciente se está recuperando actualmente después de la cirugía.

recovery
recovery
[Sustantivo]

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

recuperación

recuperación

Ex: Recovery from the flu can take a few days. 

La recuperación de la gripe puede tardar unos días.

prescription
prescription
[Sustantivo]

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

receta

receta

Ex: The doctor wrote a prescription for painkillers after the surgery. 

El médico escribió una receta para analgésicos después de la cirugía.

care
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 organization provides palliative care to terminally ill patients, offering comfort and support during their final days. 

La organización proporciona cuidados paliativos a pacientes terminales, ofreciendo consuelo y apoyo durante sus últimos días.

to care for

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

cuidar a

cuidar a

Ex: The rescue team cares for injured wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. 

El equipo de rescate cuida de la vida silvestre herida antes de liberarla de nuevo en la naturaleza.

first aid
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
checkup
[Sustantivo]

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

chequeo, revisión

chequeo, revisión

Ex: It's important to have a regular checkup to maintain optimal health. 

Es importante hacerse un chequeo regular para mantener una salud óptima.

to weigh
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
poison
[Sustantivo]

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

veneno

veneno

Ex: The forensic team analyzed the victim's blood for traces of poison. 

El equipo forense analizó la sangre de la víctima en busca de rastros de veneno.

to [catch] (a|) cold

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

Ex: I hope I don't catch a cold from my coworker who's sneezing. 
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