Mexican Spanish for English speakers Hospital · Lesson 0

Expressing relief

Mexican Spanish для relief — Estoy tranquila (I'm relieved) — using estar for emotional states.

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Meera

¿Qué dijo ?

What did they say?
Shelladonna

Estoy tranquila porque solo fue mi presion baja

I'm relieved that it was just my low blood pressure
Meera

¡Qué alivio ! Cuidate mucho.

What a relief! Take better care of yourself!
Shelladonna

Lo haré...

I will...

Quick answers about this lesson's grammar and vocabulary.

Estar vs ser for emotions?

Estar = current state: Estoy tranquilo (I'm calm right now). Ser = personality: Soy tranquilo (I'm a calm person). Important Spanish distinction.

Mexican Spanish для relief?

Estoy tranquilo/a (I'm relieved/calm), me alivia (it relieves me), por suerte (luckily), gracias a Dios (thank God).

What is presión baja?

'Low blood pressure'. Mexican Spanish often uses 'presión' alone for blood pressure. La presión baja vs alta.