Scheduling and Confirming Appointment Details
The patient and clinic staff agree on a specific date and time for the checkup, and all appointment details are confirmed, including the chosen package and location.
El paciente y el personal de la clínica acuerdan una fecha y hora específicas para la revisión, y se confirman todos los detalles de la cita, incluyendo el paquete elegido y el lugar.
Dialogue
Listen and follow along with the conversation
Vocabulary
Essential words and phrases from the dialogue
confirm
To confirm means to make sure that something is true or correct, often by checking details. It's useful when verifying appointments or plans.
Confirmar significa asegurarse de que algo es verdadero o correcto, a menudo verificando detalles. Es útil al verificar citas o planes.
tentatively
Tentatively means in a way that is not final or certain, like a temporary plan that might change. Use it when discussing possible dates or arrangements.
Tentativamente significa de una manera que no es final o cierta, como un plan temporal que podría cambiar. Úsalo cuando se discuten fechas o arreglos posibles.
executive
Executive here refers to a high-level or premium service, like a special health package for busy professionals. It's common in business or service contexts.
Executive aquí se refiere a un servicio de alto nivel o premium, como un paquete de salud especial para profesionales ocupados. Es común en contextos de negocios o servicios.
fast
To fast means to not eat any food for a set time, often before medical tests. It's important in health contexts to prepare the body.
Ayunar significa no comer ningún alimento durante un tiempo determinado, a menudo antes de pruebas médicas. Es importante en contextos de salud para preparar el cuerpo.
prior
Prior means before a certain time or event. Use it to specify something that should happen earlier, like 'prior to the meeting'.
Anterior significa antes de un cierto tiempo o evento. Úsalo para especificar algo que debe suceder más temprano, como 'anterior a la reunión'.
sips
Sips are small amounts of liquid taken into the mouth, like drinking a little water. It's used when only minimal intake is allowed.
Los sorbos son pequeñas cantidades de líquido que se toman en la boca, como beber un poco de agua. Se usa cuando solo se permite una ingesta mínima.
preparation
Preparation means getting ready for something, like steps to take before an event. In medical contexts, it includes instructions to follow.
La preparación significa prepararse para algo, como los pasos a seguir antes de un evento. En contextos médicos, incluye instrucciones a seguir.
Key Sentences
Important phrases to remember and practice
I'm calling to confirm the details for your upcoming health checkup.
This sentence uses 'I'm calling to' to state the purpose of a phone call, followed by an infinitive 'to confirm'. It's useful for starting professional calls to verify information, showing politeness and clarity.
Esta oración usa 'I'm calling to' para indicar el propósito de una llamada telefónica, seguido del infinitivo 'to confirm'. Es útil para iniciar llamadas profesionales para verificar información, mostrando cortesía y claridad.
We have you down for August 15th at 9:00 AM.
This is a common way to confirm a schedule, with 'have you down for' meaning 'we recorded you for'. It's practical for appointments to avoid confusion about dates and times.
Esta es una forma común de confirmar un horario, con 'have you down for' significando 'te hemos registrado para'. Es práctico para citas para evitar confusiones sobre fechas y horas.
Does that still work for you?
'Work for you' means 'is convenient or suitable for you'. This question checks if a plan is okay, using present simple for ongoing suitability. Use it to confirm preferences politely.
'Work for you' significa 'es conveniente o adecuado para ti'. Esta pregunta verifica si un plan está bien, usando el presente simple para adecuación continua. Úsala para confirmar preferencias de manera educada.
Just to confirm, do I need to fast before the appointment?
'Just to confirm' is a polite phrase to double-check information without seeming unsure. The question uses 'do I need to' for necessity. It's great for clarifying instructions in formal situations.
'Just to confirm' es una frase educada para verificar información sin parecer inseguro. La pregunta usa 'do I need to' para necesidad. Es genial para aclarar instrucciones en situaciones formales.
Please fast for at least 8-10 hours prior to your 9:00 AM appointment.
This imperative sentence gives instructions with 'please' for politeness. 'Prior to' means 'before', and 'at least' specifies a minimum. Useful for medical preparations to ensure patient compliance.
Esta oración imperativa da instrucciones con 'please' para la cortesía. 'Prior to' significa 'before', y 'at least' especifica un mínimo. Útil para preparaciones médicas para asegurar el cumplimiento del paciente.
Got it. Everything is clear.
'Got it' is informal for 'I understand', and 'everything is clear' confirms comprehension. This pattern is handy to end conversations, showing you've grasped the details without needing more explanation.
'Got it' es una forma informal de 'Lo entiendo', y 'everything is clear' confirma la comprensión. Este patrón es útil para terminar conversaciones, mostrando que has captado los detalles sin necesidad de más explicaciones.
We look forward to seeing you on August 15th.
'Look forward to' expresses positive anticipation, followed by a gerund 'seeing'. It's a courteous way to end professional interactions, like appointments, building goodwill.
'Look forward to' expresa una anticipación positiva, seguida del gerundio 'seeing'. Es una forma cortés de finalizar interacciones profesionales, como citas, construyendo buena voluntad.