Used by doctors or healthcare professionals to initiate a consultation.
Literal Meaning
What is the problem?
Actual Meaning
Asking for the patient's symptoms or concerns.
Examples in Context
Doctor: Hola, ¿cuál es el problema?
Paciente: Me duele la cabeza, doctor. ¿Qué puedo hacer?
Helpful Tips
1Listen for the response; it will usually detail their main health issue.
2This phrase sets the tone for the medical consultation.
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
trascado
¿Qué te duele?
Problema
dificultad
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