Specialisted doctors
Médicos especializados
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Explore specialized medical vocabulary like médico especialista (specialist doctor) and cuerpo (body), along with opinion verbs creer and pensar, to confidently discuss health topics in Spanish.
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Exercise 1: Los verbos de opinión: creer, pensar, ...
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Grammar: Opinion verbs: creer, pensar, ...
Show translation Show answerssea, tenga, esté, tiene, puede, haya, hizo
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Specialised Doctors and the Human Body
This lesson focuses on vocabulary and expressions related to the human body and health, introducing specialised doctors and key verbs of opinion in Spanish at a B1 level.
Understanding the Human Body Vocabulary
The lesson begins with the phrase ¡Mi cuerpo es una máquina! which means "My body is a machine!" This expression helps learners relate the complexity of the human body to something familiar.
Notable Spanish Medical References
It also introduces Ramón y Cajal, a famous neuroscientist known as the "forest of neurons" (el bosque de neuronas). This provides cultural context and related vocabulary in the medical field.
Verbs of Opinion: creer and pensar
The lesson presents important verbs used to express opinion and thought: creer (to believe) and pensar (to think). These verbs are essential for forming subjective statements and preferences in Spanish.
Useful Words and Expressions
- El cuerpo – the body
- La máquina – the machine
- El médico especializado – specialised doctor
- Creer – to believe
- Pensar – to think
Key Differences Between English and Spanish
In Spanish, verbs of opinion like creer and pensar are often used to introduce subjective views much like in English. However, the syntax can vary; for instance, Spanish usually uses the subjunctive mood after expressions of doubt or opinion, which is not common in English.
Also, Spanish noun genders require agreement with articles and adjectives, unlike English. For example, el cuerpo (masculine) vs. la máquina (feminine).
Practical phrases to practice include:
- Creo que tengo que ver a un médico especializado. – I believe I have to see a specialist doctor.
- Pienso que mi cuerpo necesita descansar más. – I think my body needs more rest.
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