farmacia
“farmacia” means “pharmacy” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
pharmacy, drugstore
Also: chemist's
📝 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.
pharmacy
Also: pharmaceutics
📝 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.
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Quick Quiz: farmacia
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Which sentence correctly uses 'farmacia' to mean the physical store?
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Comes from the Latin word 'pharmacia,' which traces back to the ancient Greek word 'pharmakeia.' This Greek root originally referred to the use of drugs, whether for remedies or, sometimes, for poisons. The meaning settled on 'remedy' and the place where remedies are prepared.
First recorded: Medieval Latin (as *pharmacia*)
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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.