Italian · Body & Health
"Pharmacy" in Italian: farmacia
la farmacia
Pharmacy in Italian is la farmacia (far-mah-CHEE-ah), feminine: in farmacia, la farmacia di turno. Look for the green cross when you need medicine or advice.
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How to pronounce farmacia
Say it
far-mah-CHEE-ah
/farmaˈtʃi.a/
Farmacia stresses CHEE: far-mah-CHEE-ah. Soft c.
"Pharmacy" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la farmacia | the pharmacy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in farmacia | at the pharmacy Location. | Location. |
| farmacia di turno | duty / on-call pharmacy Nights and holidays. | Nights and holidays. |
| il farmacista | the pharmacist Who advises you. | Who advises you. |
How to use farmacia in real life
- 1Asking directions
Scusa, dov'è la farmacia più vicina?
Excuse me, where's the nearest pharmacy?
La farmacia.
- 2Buying something
Passo in farmacia a prendere le vitamine.
I'm stopping at the pharmacy to get vitamins.
In farmacia.
- 3Sunday emergency
Cerchiamo la farmacia di turno aperta.
We're looking for the on-call pharmacy that's open.
Farmacia di turno.
Mistakes English speakers make with farmacia
Incorrect: Il farmacia è chiusa.
Correct: La farmacia è chiusa.
Farmacia is feminine.
Incorrect: Vado al pharmacy.
Correct: Vado in farmacia.
Use farmacia, usually with in.
Good to know
Italian farmacie give real advice—often more than a quick checkout. Many close midday; the farmacia di turno rota keeps one open nearby after hours.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Needing sunscreen on holiday
ChatPal
Andiamo in farmacia prima della spiaggia?
Shall we go to the pharmacy before the beach?
You
Sì, in farmacia prendo anche le gocce per gli occhi.
Yes, at the pharmacy I'll also get eye drops.
ChatPal
La farmacia all'angolo apre alle nove.
The pharmacy on the corner opens at nine.
You
Perfetto, ci andiamo subito dopo colazione.
Perfect, we'll go right after breakfast.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pharmacy" in Italian
How do I say at the pharmacy?
In farmacia.
What is farmacia di turno?
The pharmacy on duty when others are closed.
Is farmacia feminine?
Yes: la farmacia, una farmacia.
Who works there?
Il/la farmacista.
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