These terms cover over-the-counter requests, prescriptions, and dosage basics.
Practice them before travel so urgent needs are easier to handle.
20 Spanish pharmacy words and phrases
- la farmacia - the pharmacy (f.)
- el farmaceutico - the pharmacist (m.)
- la receta - the prescription (f.)
- la medicina - the medicine (f.)
- la pastilla - the pill/tablet (f.)
- la dosis - the dose (f.)
- el jarabe - the syrup (m.)
- la crema - the cream (f.)
- el antibiotico - the antibiotic (m.)
- el dolor - the pain (m.)
- la tos - the cough (f.)
- la fiebre - the fever (f.)
- la alergia - the allergy (f.)
- sin receta - without prescription
- con receta - with prescription
- cada cuanto - how often
- cuantas veces al dia - how many times per day
- tiene algo para - do you have something for
- gracias - thank you
- por favor - please
Common Words combines frequency-first vocabulary, pronunciation support, and examples in short daily sessions.