| Blank # | Context Clue in Dialogue | Correct Answer (Spanish) | English Translation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Tienes una fiebre de 39" | grados | degrees | | (2) | "No oigo bien. Me duelen" | los oídos | the ears | | (3) | "Oigo que tienes una...muy fuerte" | tos | cough | | (4) | "También me molesta la nariz. Yo...mucho" | estornudo | I sneeze | | (5) | "Creo que tienes..." (Based on fever, cough, sneezing) | una infección | an infection | | (6) | "Te voy a recetar un..." | medicamento | medication | | (7) | "toma unas..." (for the headache) | pastillas | pills | | (8) | "evita la..., como las papas fritas" | comida basura | junk food | | (9) | "Debes seguir una...equilibrada" | dieta | diet |
: Alergia (allergy), resfriado (a cold), la gripe (the flu). Step-by-Step Exercise Dialogue & Verified Answers
The dialogue follows a standard medical consultation flow, requiring students to fill in blanks with appropriate vocabulary such as: | Blank # | Context Clue in Dialogue
The exercise is constructed as a gap-fill dialogue between a patient named and Doctor Ramírez . The scenario begins when Guillermo arrives at the clinic feeling unwell. He is uncertain about his symptoms, leading the doctor through a standard diagnostic routine. This typically involves:
: In Spanish-speaking countries, temperature is measured in Celsius. A "39-degree" fever is very high (approx. 102.2°F). resfriado (a cold)
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: This implies that the information or case study has been validated or authenticated in some way, which is crucial in medical education and practice for ensuring accuracy and reliability. la gripe (the flu).
Example: El paciente muy mal hoy. (The patient feels very bad today.) 3. Giving Advice or Commands