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Galician Vocabulary - Health

Hi Galician learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on health-related vocabulary. We will cover some useful words and expressions that you can use in medical situations. Additionally, we will learn about some cultural differences related to health.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Clothes & Problems in Galician.

Basic Health Vocabulary

Let's start with some basic words and expressions related to health:

Galician	Pronunciation	English
saúde	saʊˈdɛ	Health
enfermidade	ɛŋfɛrmidˈadɛ	Illness
dolor	doˈloɾ	Pain
ferida	fɛˈɾidɐ	Wound
vomitar	bumiˈtaɾ	To vomit
tose	tos	Cough
estornudar	estornudar	To sneeze
mareo	maˈɾeo	Dizziness
fadiga	fadiga	Fatigue

Now, let's see some more specific vocabulary:

Galician	Pronunciation	English
febre	ˈfɛbɾɛ	Fever
diarrea	diaɾˈɾeja	Diarrhea
dor de garganta	doɾ dɛ ɡaɾˈɡãtɐ	Sore throat
choque anafilático	ˈtʃo.kɛ anafiˈlatiko	Anaphylactic shock
alerxia	aˈleɾʃia	Allergy
asma	ˈazma	Asthma
diabete	djaβete	Diabetes
infarto	imˈfaɾto	Heart attack
tensión arterial	tẽ.sjõw̃ aɾteˈɾjal	Blood pressure

Now, let's see some of these words used in context:

• Person 1: Sinto moita fadiga. (I'm feeling very tired.)
• Person 2: Debe ser pola falta de sono. (It must be because of lack of sleep.)
• Person 1: Tamén sinto dor de garganta. (I also have a sore throat.)
• Person 2: E exerce tamén? (And does it hurt when you swallow?)
• Person 1: Non, só cando fallo. (No, only when I speak.)
• Person 2: Parece que tes unha infección na garganta. (It seems like you have a throat infection.)

Traditional Galician Medicine

Galicia has a long-standing tradition of using natural remedies to cure various ailments. Some of the most popular remedies include:

• Camomila (chamomile): It has relaxing properties and can be used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and digestive problems.
• Eucalipto (eucalyptus): It helps with respiratory problems, such as colds, coughs, and bronchitis.
• Menta (mint): It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat headaches, indigestion, and nausea.
• Mel (honey): It has antibacterial properties and can be used to treat sore throat and cough.
• Azeite de oliva (olive oil): It has anti-inflammatory properties and can be used as a moisturizer for dry skin.

Galician traditional medicine also includes the use of various plants and herbs, like urtiga (nettle), roseira (rosehip), and herba de San Xoán (St. John's wort).

Healthcare System in Galicia

Spain has a public healthcare system that provides free or low-cost healthcare to citizens and legal residents. Galicia has its own healthcare system, known as Sergas (Servizo Galego de Saúde). Sergas provides healthcare services to the population of Galicia and is responsible for managing hospitals, clinics, and health centers in the region.

If you need medical assistance in Galicia, you can go to a centro de saúde (health center) or a hospital. You can also call the emergency number 112 in case of a medical emergency.

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned some useful vocabulary related to health, some traditional Galician remedies, and some information about the healthcare system in Galicia. To improve your Galician Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Sources

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