How to Say "chemist" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “chemist” is “farmacéutico” — use 'farmacéutico' when referring to a pharmacist, the person who dispenses medications in a pharmacy.
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farmacéutico
nounA2general
Use 'farmacéutico' when referring to a pharmacist, the person who dispenses medications in a pharmacy.
Examples
Compré mi medicina en la farmacia y hablé con el farmacéutico.
I bought my medicine at the pharmacy and spoke with the pharmacist.
químico
nounB1general
Use 'químico' to refer to a professional who works in the field of chemistry, often in a laboratory setting.
Examples
El químico estaba analizando las muestras en el laboratorio.
The chemist was analyzing the samples in the laboratory.
Pharmacist vs. Chemistry Professional
The most common mistake is using 'químico' when you mean a pharmacist. Remember that 'farmacéutico' specifically refers to the person working in a pharmacy, while 'químico' refers to someone involved in the science of chemistry.
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