Portuguese · Body & Health
"Health insurance" in Portuguese: plano de saúde
o plano de saúde
Note: PT-PT: o seguro de saúde
Health insurance in Portuguese is o plano de saúde in Brazil. European Portuguese often says o seguro de saúde. Ask Aceita meu plano de saúde? at clinics.
Clinic desk
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How to pronounce plano de saúde
Say it
PLAH-noo dee sah-OODJ
/ˈpla.nu ˈde sa.ˈú.dʒi/
o PLAH-noo dee sah-OODJ
"Health insurance" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o plano de saúde | health insurance / health plan (BR) Brazilian phrase. | Brazilian phrase. |
| o seguro de saúde | health insurance (PT-PT) European Portuguese. | European Portuguese. |
| carteirinha do plano | insurance card ID card. | ID card. |
| particular | out-of-pocket / private pay Without plan. | Without plan. |
How to use plano de saúde in real life
- 1Clinic desk
Vocês atendem pelo meu plano de saúde?
Do you take my health insurance?
Full phrase.
- 2Job benefit
A empresa oferece plano de saúde depois do período de experiência.
The company offers health insurance after the probation period.
HR perk.
- 3Emergency choice
Sem o plano de saúde, a consulta fica particular.
Without health insurance, the appointment is out-of-pocket.
Cost reality.
Mistakes English speakers make with plano de saúde
Incorrect: Tenho health insurance.
Correct: Tenho plano de saúde.
Use plano de saúde in Brazil.
Incorrect: Meu seguro de saúde (forced BR office).
Correct: Meu plano de saúde (BR). / seguro de saúde (PT-PT).
Brazil prefers plano de saúde; PT-PT often seguro de saúde.
Good to know
In Brazil private coverage is usually called plano de saúde, with a carteirinha you show at clinics. Public care is SUS. European Portuguese packaging often says seguro de saúde — note the PT-PT wording.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Seu plano de saúde cobre dermatologista?
Does your health insurance cover a dermatologist?
You
Cobre. Vou levar a carteirinha do plano de saúde.
It does. I’ll bring the health insurance card.
ChatPal
A clínica pediu o número do plano de saúde no formulário.
The clinic asked for the health insurance number on the form.
You
Já preenchi. Obrigada.
I already filled it in. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health insurance" in Portuguese
Health insurance in Brazil?
O plano de saúde.
PT-PT term?
Often o seguro de saúde.
Do you take my plan?
Vocês atendem pelo meu plano de saúde?
Insurance card?
Carteirinha do plano.
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