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Body & Health in Portuguese

In Brazil the farmácia is often the first stop for a headache or a cold, and in big cities some stay open 24 hours. These words cover body parts, symptoms, and what to say at the doctor. Many symptoms use estar com, as in estou com febre (I have a fever).

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How do I say something hurts in Portuguese?

Point and say Dói aqui (it hurts here). For a body part, use the verb doer: meu pé está doendo (my foot hurts). For aches, Brazilians often say estou com dor de cabeça (I have a headache).

Why do Brazilians say estou com febre?

Portuguese uses estar com (literally "to be with") plus a noun for many symptoms: estou com febre (I have a fever), estou com dor de garganta (I have a sore throat). You can also say tenho febre, but estar com is more common in speech.

Is constipação a cold or constipation?

In Portugal, constipação is a common cold. In Brazil a cold is o resfriado, and constipation is usually called prisão de ventre. Check which country you're in before you describe your symptoms.

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