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Spanish Phrase

Síntomas, medicamentos y antecedentes.

/ˈsin.to.mas me.di.kaˈmen.tos i an.te.seˈden.tes/
Meaning"Symptoms, medications and medical history."
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Meaning

A concise heading that groups three key pieces of health information: the patient's current symptoms, the medicines they are taking, and their past medical history. It is commonly seen on intake forms, electronic health records, and doctor‑patient questionnaires.

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When to use

Use this phrase as a section title in medical contexts—when a clinician asks a patient to list what they feel, what they are prescribed, and any relevant past illnesses or surgeries. It is also appropriate for health‑care apps, patient portals, and educational material about medical interviews.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Síntomas,medicamentosyantecedentes.

1

Síntomas

Plural noun meaning 'symptoms'. The accent on the í is mandatory.

2

medicamentos

Plural noun meaning 'medications' or 'drugs'. No accent needed.

3

y

Coordinating conjunction meaning 'and'. Used before a word that does not start with i‑ or hi‑ sound.

4

antecedentes

Plural noun meaning 'background' or 'medical history'. Often appears as 'antecedentes médicos'.

🗨In Conversation

A

¿Podría indicarme sus síntomas, medicamentos y antecedentes?

Could you tell me your symptoms, medications, and medical history?

Tengo dolor de cabeza, tomo ibuprofeno y tengo antecedentes de hipertensión.

I have a headache, I take ibuprofen, and I have a history of hypertension.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Sintomas, medicamentos y antecedentes.

    Missing accent on the í; the correct spelling is 'síntomas'.

  • Síntomas, medicinas y antecedentes.

    While 'medicinas' is understood, 'medicamentos' is the standard term in clinical contexts.

  • Síntomas, medicamentos e antecedentes.

    Do not change 'y' to 'e' here; 'e' is only used before words that start with the sound /i/ (e.g., 'e hijos').

↔Alternatives

  • Síntomas, tratamientos y antecedentes.

    Symptoms, treatments and medical history.

  • Síntomas, fármacos y antecedentes.

    Symptoms, drugs and medical history.

  • Síntomas, medicación y antecedentes.

    Symptoms, medication and medical history.

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Cultural Tip

In many Spanish‑speaking countries the term 'antecedentes' is shorthand for 'antecedentes médicos' and often includes both personal and family history. When filling out forms, patients are expected to list chronic conditions, surgeries, allergies, and any hereditary diseases. The order (síntomas → medicamentos → antecedentes) mirrors the typical flow of a medical interview in Latin America.