The body part is the subject
Like , uses a small word for the person: . One body part takes ; several take : . Two named parts also take the plural: .
Use the article with the body part
Usually say , not , in this pattern. already identifies whose head hurts. refers to you familiarly; , to him/her or you politely; , , cover the plural persons.
Other symptoms
means I have a fever. / says I am ill. means I feel unwell. Ask or politely .
Practice 1/5 · The right form
Choose the form for the message
Choose the right word for the gap.
Me la garganta.
My throat hurts.
Me los oídos.
My ears hurt.
Clara está .
Clara is ill.
¿Qué duele, señora Martín?
What hurts, Mrs Martín?
Practice 2/5 · Fill the gaps
Complete a useful exchange
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Me duele cabeza.
My head hurts.
Nos las piernas.
Our legs hurt.
Marta tiene .
Marta has a fever.
Practice 3/5 · Building sentences
Put the message together
Put the words in order.
I cannot go to work today.
What hurts?
My head and throat hurt.
Practice 4/5 · In situations
What helps in this situation?
Choose the right words for the situation.
You are ill and call work to explain why you cannot come.
You say:
Give a clear reason and say you cannot come.
You are ill and call work to explain why you cannot come.
You say:
Give a clear reason and say you cannot come.
Practice 5/5 · Matching
Connect the message and its meaning
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
