How to Say "pharmaceutical" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “pharmaceutical” is “farmacéutico” — use this word when referring to things related to the industry, production, or regulation of medicines, like companies or sectors.
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farmacéutico
adjectiveB2general
Use this word when referring to things related to the industry, production, or regulation of medicines, like companies or sectors.
Examples
El sector farmacéutico ha crecido mucho este año.
The pharmaceutical sector has grown a lot this year.
fármaco
nounB1scientific
Use this word when specifically talking about a medicinal drug or medication in a scientific or medical context.
Examples
El doctor está probando un nuevo fármaco para la alergia.
The doctor is testing a new drug for allergies.
Adjective vs. Noun Confusion
The most common mistake is using 'fármaco' (drug) when you mean 'pharmaceutical' in an adjectival sense, like referring to the 'pharmaceutical industry'. Remember, 'farmacéutico' is the adjective for the industry, while 'fármaco' is the noun for the drug itself.
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