farmacia
/far-MAH-sya/
pharmacy
The physical retail store is called a farmacia (pharmacy).
farmacia(noun)
pharmacy
?retail store
,drugstore
?US English retail store
chemist's
?UK English retail store
📝 In Action
Necesito ir a la farmacia a comprar un jarabe para la tos.
A1I need to go to the pharmacy to buy cough syrup.
¿Hay una farmacia abierta cerca de aquí? Es urgente.
A1Is there an open pharmacy near here? It's urgent.
La farmacia de turno está abierta las 24 horas.
A2The duty pharmacy (on-call) is open 24 hours.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun Rule
Even though 'farmacia' ends in '-a,' it's important to remember it is always feminine. Use 'la' or 'una' before it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Farmacia' and 'Fábrica'
Mistake: "Voy a la fábrica a comprar medicinas. (I go to the factory...)"
Correction: Voy a la farmacia a comprar medicinas. ('Fábrica' means factory; 'farmacia' is the correct place for buying medicine.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Finding Late-Night Service
If you need a pharmacy late at night, ask for the 'farmacia de turno' or 'farmacia de guardia,' as not all pharmacies are open 24/7.
The field of study or profession related to medicine preparation is also called farmacia (pharmacy).
farmacia(noun)
pharmacy
?profession or field of study
pharmaceutics
?the science of drug preparation
📝 In Action
Estudiar farmacia es una carrera muy exigente y requiere mucha química.
B1Studying pharmacy is a very demanding career and requires a lot of chemistry.
La farmacia como ciencia ha evolucionado rápidamente gracias a la tecnología.
B2Pharmacy as a science has evolved rapidly thanks to technology.
⭐ Usage Tips
The Pharmacist
To talk about the person who works in the pharmacy, use 'farmacéutico' (male) or 'farmacéutica' (female).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: farmacia
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'farmacia' to mean the physical store?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cómo se dice 'pharmacist' en español?
The word for the professional is 'farmacéutico' (if male) or 'farmacéutica' (if female). They are the person who works inside the 'farmacia'.
Is 'farmacia' the same as 'drugstore' in the US?
Yes, 'farmacia' is the closest equivalent. However, many traditional Spanish 'farmacias' focus purely on medical and health products, while US drugstores often sell a wider range of items like groceries and electronics.