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10 essential Portuguese phrases for at the pharmacy

Navigate your next pharmacy visit with confidence using these key Portuguese phrases.

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Visiting a pharmacy, or 'farmácia', in a Portuguese-speaking country can sometimes feel daunting, especially if you don't speak the local language fluently. Whether you need to pick up a prescription, buy over-the-counter medicine, or ask for advice, knowing a few basic phrases will make the experience much smoother. This phrase pack is designed to help you communicate effectively with pharmacists. We've included common requests and questions, along with simple pronunciation guides, to ensure you can get the help you need without any unnecessary stress.

What this lesson covers

Core Portuguese words for everyday conversation.

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Tenho uma receita médica.

Full vocabulary list

Words 1–10
  • Olá, bom dia/tarde/noite.
    oh-LAH, bohn DEE-ah/TAR-djee/NOY-tchee
    Hello, good morning/afternoon/evening.
  • Preciso de ajuda, por favor.
    preh-SEE-zoo djee ah-ZHOO-dah, poor fah-VOR
    I need help, please.
  • Você tem este medicamento?
    voh-SAY tehng EH-stchee meh-dee-kah-MEN-too?
    Do you have this medicine?
  • Tenho uma receita médica.
    TEHN-yoo OO-mah hess-AY-tah MEH-dee-kah
    I have a prescription.
  • É para dor de cabeça/garganta/estômago.
    EH PAH-rah dor djee kah-BEH-sah/gar-GAHN-tah/es-TOH-mah-goo
    It's for a headache/sore throat/stomach ache.
  • O que você recomenda para resfriado?
    oh KEE voh-SAY reh-koh-MEN-dah PAH-rah hess-free-AH-doo?
    What do you recommend for a cold?
  • Preciso de um analgésico.
    preh-SEE-zoo djee oong ah-nah-ZHEH-zee-koo
    I need a painkiller.
  • Onde encontro curativos?
    OHN-djee ehn-KOHN-troo koo-rah-CHEE-voos?
    Where can I find bandages?
  • Quanto custa?
    KWAHN-too KOOS-tah?
    How much does it cost?
  • Obrigado(a).
    oh-bree-GAH-doo(dah)
    Thank you.

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