Portuguese Phrase
Prepara perguntas para o médico.
Meaning
A friendly reminder to think of and write down the questions you want to ask your doctor before the appointment. It helps you remember everything you need to discuss about your health.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re getting ready for a medical visit, either talking to yourself, a friend, or a family member. It’s also common in a classroom setting when a teacher asks students to prepare for a role‑play with a doctor.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Preparaperguntasparaomédico
Imperative (tu)
‘Prepara’ is the informal singular imperative of the verb ‘preparar’, used when speaking to a friend or family member.
Direct object
‘perguntas’ is a plural noun that functions as the direct object of the verb.
Preposition ‘para’
‘para’ introduces the beneficiary of the action – here, the doctor.
Definite article
‘o’ is the masculine singular definite article that agrees with ‘médico’.
Noun gender
‘médico’ is masculine; if you refer to a female doctor, use ‘a médica’.
🗨In Conversation
Prepara perguntas para o médico antes da consulta.
Prepare questions for the doctor before the appointment.
Boa ideia! Assim não esqueço nada importante.
Good idea! That way I won’t forget anything important.
✕Common Mistakes
Prepara perguntas ao médico.
The preposition ‘ao’ (a + o) means ‘to the’, which changes the meaning. Use ‘para o’ to indicate the beneficiary of the preparation.
Prepara perguntas para o doutor.
‘Doutor’ is acceptable, but in Brazil ‘médico’ is the neutral term. Using ‘doutor’ can sound overly formal or imply a personal relationship.
Prepara pergunta para o médico.
The noun should be plural because you’re likely to have more than one question.
Prepara perguntas para o médico.
When speaking formally (to someone you don’t know well), use the formal imperative ‘prepare’ instead of ‘prepara’.
↔Alternatives
Faça uma lista de perguntas para o médico.
Make a list of questions for the doctor.
Elabore questões para o médico.
Draft questions for the doctor.
Anote suas dúvidas para o médico.
Write down your doubts for the doctor.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, patients are encouraged to be proactive and ask questions during a consultation. Doctors appreciate a well‑prepared list because it makes the visit more efficient. However, keep a respectful tone; start with ‘Com licença, doutor…’ or ‘Com licença, médica…’ before presenting your questions.