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🏥 Chapter 3 · A2 — Exercise 6: Health Card
You need a health card.
The tarjeta sanitaria gives you access to the public health system. Whether in Spain or across Latin America, knowing how to register is essential. Let's learn the vocabulary before your appointment.
Phase 1 of 3 — Vocabulary
Words you need to know
Study these 10 expressions. You'll use them at the social security office.
la tarjeta sanitaria
→
the health card
el médico de cabecera
→
the GP / family doctor
el centro de salud
→
the health centre
el seguro médico
→
the health insurance
afiliarse
→
to register / enrol
el número de afiliación
→
the social security number
la prestación sanitaria
→
the healthcare benefit
el sistema público
→
the public health system
el formulario
→
the form
la cita
→
the appointment