This week’s Spanish on shift: Shortness of breath Reader, ¡Buenos días amigos! Shortness of breath can signal everything from anxiety to a life-threatening PE — and asking the right questions in Spanish can make all the difference. In this week’s series, we’re giving you the key questions and symptoms to ask your Spanish-speaking patients. 🔹 “¿Le falta el aire?” 🔹 “¿Tiene hinchazón en las piernas?” 🔹 “¿Ha estado en contacto con alguien enfermo?” We make it sticky. You make it matter. 🎥 Dive...
5 months ago • 1 min read
This week’s Spanish on shift: Abdominal pain Reader, ¡Buenos días amigos! Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints you'll encounter — and one of the most misunderstood when there's a language barrier. This week, we're zeroing in on how to ask clear, effective GI-related questions in Spanish. Our latest IG videos break it down in 60 seconds. From "¿Dónde le duele?" to recognizing red flags like bloody stools and travel history — we’ve got you. 👉 Watch the quick lesson here on our...
5 months ago • 1 min read
A personal note from Tyler. Reader, ¡Feliz año nuevo, comunidad HablaMed! 🎉 2025 was a wild ride—between work, study, travel, and the everyday chaos of life, I’ve had to press pause on a few things… and honestly, I’ve missed this the most. HablaMed has always been more than a side project—it’s a community. And I’m excited to revive it with fresh energy in 2026! Here’s what I’m dreaming up for this next chapter: ✨ A new rhythm. I’m planning two social posts a week, biweekly email dispatches...
5 months ago • 1 min read
This week’s Spanish on shift: Chest pain Reader, Hola equipo 👋— This week, we’ve got two quick Spanish wins to bring to your next shift: 🗣️ Entre Pacientes: Two Fast Wins ✅ Respectful language opener: Instead of “Do you speak English?”, try: ¿Prefiere español o inglés? /preh-FYEH-reh ehs-pah-NYOL oh een-GLEHS/“Do you prefer Spanish or English?” It centers patient choice and lowers friction right away. ✅ Pain that guides care: Use: Del cero al diez, ¿cuánto dolor tiene ahora? /del SEH-roh al...
8 months ago • 1 min read
🎉 HablaMed Dispatch- Ditch Google Translate: Smarter Spanish Learning for Med Folks🧠 Reader, Buenos días 👋 This week’s dispatch dives into a classic language-learning tip you’ve probably heard: “Stop thinking in English!” But how do you actually do that? Let's unpack three easy, practical ways to keep your brain in modo español. 🗣️ Entre Pacientes: Thinking en español One of the most common tips when learning another language is: “Stop thinking in English.” While it's great advice, no one...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
🎉 HablaMed Dispatch- Master the Neurological Exam in Spanish! 🧠 Reader, ¡Buenos días! Last week, we explored the imperative tense—an ESSENTIAL tool for performing a physical exam. This week, let’s apply that tense to one of the most intimidating tasks: the neurological exam! 🗣️ Entre Pacientes: ¡Domina el examen neurológico en español! My biggest tip for those just starting to learn medical Spanish is to use the phrase “Haga esto” (Do this). Then, simply mimic the action you want the patient...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
🎉 HablaMed Dispatch- The One Tense Every Clinician Needs in Spanish 🇲🇽 Reader, ¡Feliz Jueves! This week, we’re tackling a real Spanish grammar rule—but don’t worry, this one Is ESSENTIAL! Whether you’re giving instructions during a physical exam or guiding a patient gently through a procedure, the imperative tense is your go-to tool. Let’s take a look… 🗣️ Entre Pacientes: ¡Hágalo con confianza! Today, we’re diving into the imperative tense—aka the command form. This is the tense you’ll use...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
🎉 HablaMed Dispatch- 3 Interpreter Mistakes You Might Be Making 🙊 Reader, ¡Buenos días a todos! Working with medical interpreters is part of everyday clinical life—but that doesn’t mean we always get it right. This week’s tip is a quick gut check for anyone who’s ever relied on an interpreter to help bridge the language gap (hint: most of us!). These small changes can make a big difference. 🗣️ Entre Pacientes: Three Common Mistakes with Medical Interpreters Here are three mistakes I see...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
🎉 Happy May! A Fresh Dispatch + A Brand New Format 🌱 Reader, Good morning and happy May! 🌼 It’s been far too long since I’ve sent out an HablaMed Dispatch, and I’ve missed connecting with you all! Over the past few months, I’ve been doing some deep thinking and behind-the-scenes work—clarifying what HablaMed stands for and how to better serve this amazing community. One thing’s for sure: this email list is a priority. And I’m so excited to reintroduce it to you with a brand new format that’s...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read