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A1Spanish phrases for Physical Therapy
Attend physiotherapy sessions. Describing how you feel and understanding basic instructions is essential — these phrases keep health conversations simple and clear.
This guide to Physical Therapy is for beginners learning Spanish for clinics, pharmacies, and wellbeing. At clinics, pharmacies, and on sick days at home, you need simple ways to describe symptoms and follow instructions. These phrases cover booking appointments, explaining pain, and understanding basic medical advice.
A1 Spanish means simple verbs and familiar nouns. The goal is communication, not perfection — locals respect the effort. Most people will speak at normal speed, but they usually slow down if you ask politely or look confused. Do not worry about every verb ending — tone and key words carry the message at A1 level.
Core phrases include "Me duele la rodilla", "¿Cuántas sesiones necesito?", and "Hago los ejercicios en casa". Practice them in order or jump to the line you need most — every phrase includes a natural English gloss so you never guess the meaning.
Record yourself saying two phrases back-to-back, then compare with Slapp audio. Small gaps in pronunciation shrink quickly when you practice with feedback and repetition. Treat this page as your script and Slapp as your rehearsal room. Short daily practice beats last-minute panic every time.
Browse all fifteen phrases for physical therapy below — each with Spanish, English, and Slapp practice when available. Focus on health and medical care vocabulary you will reuse in nearby situations too.
15 A1 phrases for this scene
Phrase 1
ENMy head hurts
Phrase 2
ENHow many sesiones I need?
Phrase 3
ENI do ejercicios casa
Phrase 4
ENToday I start rehabilitation
Phrase 5
ENHurts ejercicio
Phrase 6
ENWater, please
Phrase 7
ENHow many veces week?
Phrase 8
ENI feel better
Phrase 9
ENCan I walk?
Phrase 10
ENAprieto durante ten segundos
Phrase 11
ENI need ¿Necesito faja?
Phrase 12
ENThe rodilla is hinchada
Phrase 13
ENUso hielo
Phrase 14
ENThank you, fisioterapeuta
Phrase 15
ENPoco more, please
The Slapp 5× repeat method
Don't cram. Let your brain collect the pattern in the background.
- 1Listen to the phrase audio once without pressure
- 2Read the Spanish and English together
- 3Replay tomorrow — same phrase, fresh context
- 4Repeat on day 3, day 5, and day 7
- 5Move on when it sounds obvious