Portuguese · Body & Health
"Pharmacy" in Portuguese: farmácia
a farmácia
Pharmacy in Portuguese is a farmácia. Brazilians also use it for small convenience items and cosmetics.
Late night
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How to pronounce farmácia
Say it
far-MAH-see-ah
/faʁ.ˈma.sia/
far-MAH-see-ah
"Pharmacy" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a farmácia | the pharmacy Default noun. | Default noun. |
| na farmácia | at the pharmacy Location. | Location. |
| farmácia 24 horas | 24-hour pharmacy Night need. | Night need. |
| farmacêutico / farmacêutica | pharmacist Staff. | Staff. |
How to use farmácia in real life
- 1Late night
Tem uma farmácia 24 horas na esquina.
There’s a 24-hour pharmacy on the corner.
Hours.
- 2Errand
Vou à farmácia comprar protetor solar.
I’m going to the pharmacy to buy sunscreen.
Shopping.
- 3Advice
A farmacêutica da farmácia me indicou um xarope.
The pharmacist at the pharmacy recommended a syrup.
Staff help.
Mistakes English speakers make with farmácia
Incorrect: O farmácia está aberta.
Correct: A farmácia está aberta.
Farmácia is feminine.
Incorrect: Vou na pharmacy agora.
Correct: Vou à farmácia agora. / Vou na farmácia agora.
Use farmácia.
Good to know
Brazilian farmácias often sell snacks, beauty products, and basic groceries beside medicine. DrogaRaia-style chains make farmácia a neighborhood landmark, not only a clinical counter.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Needing pain relief while traveling
ChatPal
Onde fica a farmácia mais perto?
Where’s the nearest pharmacy?
You
Tem farmácia dois quarteirões à frente.
There’s a pharmacy two blocks ahead.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Preciso de um remédio leve.
Great. I need a light medicine.
You
Eu te acompanho até lá.
I’ll walk there with you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pharmacy" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a farmácia.
At the pharmacy?
Na farmácia.
Pharmacist?
Farmacêutico / farmacêutica.
24-hour?
Farmácia 24 horas.
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