
An explanation of how to treat a sinus
infection in El Salvador. Source: Wikimedia
infection in El Salvador. Source: Wikimedia
During my weekly medical interpreting, I've had the chance to speak with patients of several nationalities, especially Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, and Argentinians. I've also been able to chat with dozens of Spanish-speaking healthcare professionals, patients, and other interpreters and learned various ways to express medical ideas in Spanish. Here are 4 points for English-speaking interpreters, translators, and healthcare professionals.