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O sistema de saúde

Navigating the healthcare system of any foreign country can be a challenge. Thankfully, we've got you covered with the basics! Check out our healthcare system vocabulary list and practice your knowledge with flashcards. 

The Healthcare System

O doutor (doctor)

Médico/a (doctor)
Enfermeiro/a (nurse)

O paciente (patient)

O atendente (attendant)

O hospital (hospital)

O exame de sangre (blood test)

A agulha (needle)
Intravenosa (intravenous)

A farmácia (pharmacy)

O remédio (medicine)

A vacina (vaccine)

O plano de seguro (insurance plan)

O plano de saúde (health insurance)

Pagar particular (pay without insurance - if your insurance plan reimburses you with receipts)

O recibo (receipt)

O reembolso (reimbursement)

A cópia (copy)

Imprimir (to print)

O hospital particular (private hospital)

O hospital público (public hospital)

The Healthcare System: Vocabulary List

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Use Quizlet's dropdown menu to choose your preferred study method. These include:

  • Match: By clicking on boxes, match the Portuguese word or phrase to the English one until all the boxes disappear.

  • Learn: Prompted by a Portuguese word or phrase, choose the correct English translation from four different options.

  • Test: Complete 20 written, matching, multiple choice, and true/false questions.

  • Flashcards: Like a deck of cards, flip through each term one by one.

  • Spell: Type what you hear.

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Flashcards: Healthcare System

Practice more healthcare vocabulary!

Saúde Podcast (update link)
Saúde Assessment (update link)
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