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"I need a doctor" in Spanish: necesito un médico

necesito un médico

Say it: neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-kohphrase/ne.se.ˈsi.to ˈun ˈme.ði.ko/

I need a doctor is necesito un médico. It is direct and clear. Soften with Necesito ver a un médico.

Hotel front desk

Necesito un médico. Me siento muy mal.
I need a doctor. I feel very sick.
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How to pronounce necesito un médico

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neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh

/ne.se.ˈsi.to ˈun ˈme.ði.ko/

neh-seh-SEE-toh oon MEH-dee-koh. Stress SEE and MEH.

"I need a doctor" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
necesito un médicoI need a doctor

Default phrase.

necesito ver a un médicoI need to see a doctor

Slightly softer.

necesito un médico ahoraI need a doctor now

Adds urgency.

¿Hay un médico cerca?Is there a doctor nearby?

Location ask.

How to use necesito un médico in real life

  1. 1Hotel front desk

    Necesito un médico. Me siento muy mal.

    I need a doctor. I feel very sick.

    Clear front-desk ask.

  2. 2Pharmacy counter

    Necesito un médico, no solo medicinas.

    I need a doctor, not just medicine.

    Stressing medical care.

  3. 3Travel emergency

    Por favor, necesito un médico ahora.

    Please, I need a doctor now.

    Polite + urgent.

Mistakes English speakers make with necesito un médico

Incorrect: Necesito a doctor.

Correct: Necesito un médico.

Use médico, not English doctor.

Incorrect: Yo necesito el médico siempre aquí.

Correct: Necesito un médico.

Keep necesito un médico short and clear.

Good to know

Necesito un médico is understood everywhere. Hotel staff often help after you say necesito un médico.

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Asking the hotel for medical help

  1. ChatPal

    Buenas noches. ¿En qué le ayudo?

    Good evening. How can I help you?

  2. You

    Necesito un médico, por favor.

    I need a doctor, please.

  3. ChatPal

    Entiendo. ¿Es una emergencia?

    I understand. Is it an emergency?

  4. You

    Creo que . Necesito un médico ya.

    I think so. I need a doctor now.

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FAQ

Common questions about "I need a doctor" in Spanish

How do you say I need a doctor?

Necesito un médico.

Is médico formal?

Necesito un médico fits any register.

Doctor vs médico?

Both work; médico is very common.

How do you pronounce necesito?

neh-seh-SEE-toh.

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