Preciso de um médico que fale inglês.
I need a doctor who speaks English.
Language note: Note 'que fale' uses subjunctive mood, often used with uncertainty or wishes.
Culture note: Many doctors in Portugal, especially in urban areas, can communicate in English.
Context: You are concerned about healthcare and need an English-speaking doctor.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Preciso
[preh-SEE-soo]
I need
Expresses need for something or someone.
Preciso de uma consulta médica.
I need a doctor's appointment.
de
[dee]
of
Indicating an association or requirement.
Preciso de um médico urgente.
I need a doctor urgently.
um
[oom]
a
Used to denote a single, unspecified item.
Preciso de um especialista.
I need a specialist.
médico
[MEH-dee-ko]
doctor
A person qualified to treat people who are ill.
Preciso de um médico de confiança.
I need a reliable doctor.
que
[keh]
who
Refers to a person previously mentioned.
Médico que fale várias línguas.
Doctor who speaks multiple languages.
fale
[FAH-lee]
speaks
Conveys communication through spoken word.
Preciso de alguém que fale espanhol.
I need someone who speaks Spanish.
inglês
[een-GLESH]
English
A language spoken primarily in the UK, USA, and other countries.
Médico que fale inglês fluentemente.
Doctor who speaks English fluently.
Phrase Parts
Preciso de
I need
Expresses necessity or requirement.
Preciso de um táxi.
I need a taxi.
um médico
a doctor
A person qualified to treat the ill.
Estou esperando um médico.
I am waiting for a doctor.
que fale inglês
who speaks English
A requirement for communication in English.
Preciso de alguém que fale inglês.
I need someone who speaks English.
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