Portuguese · Body & Health

"Pharmacy" in Portuguese: farmácia

a farmácia

Say it: far-MAH-see-ahfeminine · a farmácianoun/faʁ.ˈma.sia/

Pharmacy in Portuguese is a farmácia. Brazilians also use it for small convenience items and cosmetics.

Late night

Tem uma farmácia 24 horas na esquina.
There’s a 24-hour pharmacy on the corner.
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How to pronounce farmácia

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far-MAH-see-ah

/faʁ.ˈma.sia/

far-MAH-see-ah

"Pharmacy" in Portuguese: quick reference

PortugueseEnglish
a farmáciathe pharmacy

Default noun.

na farmáciaat the pharmacy

Location.

farmácia 24 horas24-hour pharmacy

Night need.

farmacêutico / farmacêuticapharmacist

Staff.

How to use farmácia in real life

  1. 1Late night

    Tem uma farmácia 24 horas na esquina.

    There’s a 24-hour pharmacy on the corner.

    Hours.

  2. 2Errand

    Vou à farmácia comprar protetor solar.

    I’m going to the pharmacy to buy sunscreen.

    Shopping.

  3. 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.

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Needing pain relief while traveling

  1. ChatPal

    Onde fica a farmácia mais perto?

    Where’s the nearest pharmacy?

  2. You

    Tem farmácia dois quarteirões à frente.

    There’s a pharmacy two blocks ahead.

  3. ChatPal

    Ótimo. Preciso de um remédio leve.

    Great. I need a light medicine.

  4. 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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