Spanish
Grade 9
15 min
S�ntomas y enfermedades
S�ntomas y enfermedades
What you'll learn
- Identify at least five common phrases that trigger the subjunctive mood after 'me preocupa que...' in authentic Spanish sentences with 80% accuracy.
- Apply the correct subjunctive or indicative verb form in 'me preocupa que...' clauses to complete ten sentences expressing concerns about current events, achieving 80% accuracy.
- Explain, in writing, the grammatical rule governing the use of the subjunctive mood after 'me preocupa que...' and justify its application in three specific example sentences.
- Create a short dialogue (approximately 8-10 turns) with a partner, utilizing at least three distinct 'me preocupa que...' clauses with correctly conjugated subjunctive verbs to discuss environmental concerns, demonstrating accurate usage and grammatical control.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe at least 10 common symptoms and 5 illnesses in Spanish.
Correctly use the verb 'doler' with indirect object pronouns to express pain.
Apply the present subjunctive mood with impersonal expressions to give health advice (e.g., 'Es importante que...').
Use verbs of influence (e.g., 'recomendar', 'sugerir') with the present subjunctive to make direct recommendations.
Formulate questions to ask someone how they are feeling and what their symptoms are.
Construct complex sentences to explain a health problem and the advice given for it.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
El síntomaA physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease.La fiebre y la tos son síntomas de la gripe. (Fever and a cough are symptoms of the flu.)
La enfermedadA specific illness or sickness that affects a person, animal, or plant.El resfriado común es una enfermedad viral. (The common cold is a viral illness.)
Doler (o:ue)A verb used to express pain. It functions like 'gustar', where the thing that hurts is the subject and the person who feels the pain is the indirect object.Me duele la cabeza. (My head hurts. Literally: The head hurts me.)
El diagnósticoThe identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.El diagnóstico del médico fue una infección de garganta. (The doctor'...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
Using 'Doler' with Indirect Object Pronouns
(A + noun/pronoun) + Indirect Object Pronoun (me, te, le, nos, os, les) + duele/duelen + body part(s)
Use 'duele' for a single body part and 'duelen' for multiple body parts. The indirect object pronoun indicates who is experiencing the pain. The 'A + noun/pronoun' part is optional for clarification or emphasis.
Subjunctive for Impersonal Expressions of Advice
Impersonal Expression (Es importante que, Es necesario que, Es mejor que...) + que + Subject 2 + Verb in Present Subjunctive
This structure is used to give general advice or recommendations that are not directed from one specific person to another. It expresses a general truth or necessity. The change in subject after 'que' tr...
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Challenging
Un amigo te dice: "Estornudo sin parar, me pica la garganta y tengo congestión nasal, pero no tengo fiebre. Siempre me pasa en otoño." ¿Cuál es la enfermedad más probable y el consejo más adecuado?
A.Es la gripe. Es crucial que te quedes en cama y tomes antibióticos.
B.Son alergias estacionales. Te sugiero que pruebes un antihistamínico y evites los alérgenos.
C.Es un resfriado común. Es mejor que vas al hospital para un diagnóstico.
D.Es una infección de garganta. Te recomiendo que comas helado y bebas refrescos fríos.
Challenging
Tu amigo tiene una insolación leve (mild sunstroke) después de estar en la playa. Evalúa las recomendaciones y elige la mejor, tanto gramatical como lógicamente.
A.Te aconsejo que te quedes en el sol para que tu cuerpo se acostumbre.
B.Es importante que bebas mucha agua, descanses en un lugar fresco y te pongas paños húmedos.
C.Yo sugiero que tú comes una comida grande y pesada para recuperar energía.
D.Es necesario que tomas una bebida caliente y te abrigues mucho.
Challenging
Transforma la idea "Los pacientes deben seguir mis instrucciones" a una recomendación directa usando "El doctor insiste en que...".
A.El doctor insiste en que los pacientes siguen sus instrucciones.
B.El doctor insiste en que los pacientes seguir sus instrucciones.
C.El doctor insiste en que los pacientes sigan sus instrucciones.
D.El doctor insiste en que los pacientes deben seguir sus instrucciones.
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