Tag Archives: speaking like a local

mal de mayo

m. lit. May sickness; diarrhea; the early spring rains may cause water sources to be contaminated, potentially leading to diarrhea.

jalar aire

v. to breathe deeply; patients may understand, “Jale aire” better than “Respire profundo”.

hormigueo

m. paresthesia; prickling or tingling sensation

ganas de comer

f. appetite; patients may understand this better than “apetito”.