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farmacia means pharmacy — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 26, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

farmacia

noun • /[far-MAH-syah]/

pharmacy

Example:

¿Hay una farmacia abierta de noche cerca?

Is there a late-night pharmacy nearby?

🧠 What does farmacia mean?

Farmacia is the Spanish word for pharmacy or drugstore. It's where you go to buy medicine, both prescription and over-the-counter, as well as other health and wellness products. You can also find toiletries, baby products, and sometimes even cosmetics in a Spanish farmacia. Many farmacias also offer basic health services, like taking blood pressure.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?
    Where is the nearest pharmacy?
  • Necesito ir a la farmacia para comprar aspirinas.
    I need to go to the pharmacy to buy aspirin.
  • El farmacéutico me ayudó a encontrar el medicamento adecuado.
    The pharmacist helped me find the right medicine.
  • En la farmacia, puedes encontrar desde medicamentos hasta productos de belleza.
    At the pharmacy, you can find everything from medicine to beauty products.
  • Recuerda guardar el recibo de la farmacia.
    Remember to keep the receipt from the pharmacy.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, pharmacies have a green cross outside to help you identify them.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "farmacia"

Synonyms: botica

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'pharmacy' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'pharmacy' is 'farmacia'.
How do you pronounce 'farmacia' in Spanish?
It's pronounced far-MA-thee-ah (IPA: /faɾˈmaθja/). The 'c' is pronounced like the 'th' in 'think'.
How do you use 'farmacia' in a sentence?
For example: 'Necesito ir a la farmacia' (I need to go to the pharmacy) or '¿Dónde está la farmacia?' (Where is the pharmacy?).
What is the English translation of 'farmacia'?
'Farmacia' translates to 'pharmacy' or 'drugstore' in English.
Does 'farmacia' change for gender or number?
No, 'farmacia' is always feminine and singular. If you want to talk about multiple pharmacies, you would say 'las farmacias'.
Is 'farmacia' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'farmacia' is a very common word used in everyday Spanish.
Does 'farmacia' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'farmacia' doesn't typically have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward word.
Is 'farmacia' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'farmacia' is understood and used the same way across Spain and Latin America.

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