10 essential Portuguese phrases for at the pharmacy
Navigate your next pharmacy visit with confidence using these key Portuguese phrases.

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.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Words 1–10
- Olá, bom dia/tarde/noite.oh-LAH, bohn DEE-ah/TAR-djee/NOY-tcheeHello, good morning/afternoon/evening.
- Preciso de ajuda, por favor.preh-SEE-zoo djee ah-ZHOO-dah, poor fah-VORI 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-kahI have a prescription.
- É para dor de cabeça/garganta/estômago.EH PAH-rah dor djee kah-BEH-sah/gar-GAHN-tah/es-TOH-mah-gooIt'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-kooI 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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