Episode Details

This is the first of a series of Spanish discussions about the new COVID-19 vaccines.  The primary purpose of these lessons is to practice useful Spanish vocabulary and phrases when discussing vaccination against COVID-19. Much of the discussion refers to the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna, and the information regarding all the COVID-19 vaccines may change as we learn more. Therefore, when speaking with patients, you should always use information provided by current trusted medical sources. 

In this lesson, Elizabeth Cortez, my Spanish teacher Español Sin Límite, discusses why we can trust the safety of these vaccines despite their rapid development. She repeatedly uses the passive se. (Members, see also RN05 Describe Medical Equipment—Passive Se. )

In upcoming lessons, we will discuss side effects, severe allergic reactions, how the vaccine will not alter your DNA, protection against new strains, administration and more. I will try to publish these as quickly as possible. If there is something specific about the vaccines that you want us to cover in Spanish, leave a comment at the bottom of this post. 

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Me preocupa que no sea segura 

2:12

Hicieron la vacuna tan rápido que me preocupa que no sea segura.

Sí, es verdad que se desarrolló esta vacuna más rápido que cualquier otra vacuna. Sin embargo, no lo hicieron tomando atajos a la hora de verificar su eficacia y seguridad. Lo hicieron con mucho cuidado y precaución.

Más rápido que cualquier otra vacuna

2:39

Sí, es verdad que se desarrolló esta vacuna más rápido que cualquier otra vacuna.

desarrollar
to develop

cualquier otra vacuna
any other vaccine

Sí, es verdad que se desarrolló esta vacuna más rápido que cualquier otra vacuna.
Yes, it is true that this vaccine was developed faster than any other vaccine.

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