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Pharmacy & Doctor: Spanish phrases for travel
What Spanish phrases do I need for Pharmacy & Doctor while travelling?
24 field-tested Spanish words and phrases for "Pharmacy & Doctor" — no textbook filler, just what you'll actually need on the road in Latin America.
Words & phrases
- „¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?" — Where is the nearest pharmacy?
- „Necesito un analgésico." — I need a painkiller.
- „¿Tiene algo para la diarrea?" — Do you have something for diarrhea?
- „Tengo fiebre." — I have a fever.
- „Estoy resfriado." — I have a cold.
- „Tengo náuseas." — I feel nauseous.
- „Necesito protector solar." — I need sunscreen.
- „¿Tiene una curita?" — Do you have a Band-Aid?
- „Necesito ver a un médico." — I need to see a doctor.
- „¿Hay una farmacia de turno por aquí?" — Is there a 24-hour pharmacy here?
- „Necesito algo para el estómago." — I need something for my stomach.
- „¿Tiene suero oral?" — Do you have oral rehydration salts?
- „Me duele la garganta." — I have a sore throat.
- „Tengo soroche." — I have altitude sickness.
- „¿Tiene pastillas para la altura?" — Do you have pills for the altitude?
- „Tengo una quemadura de sol." — I have a sunburn.
- „¿Tiene repelente de insectos?" — Do you have insect repellent?
- „Tengo una alergia." — I have an allergy.
- „¿Cada cuántas horas lo tomo?" — How often do I have to take this?
- „Me duele una muela." — I have a toothache.
- „Necesito este medicamento sin receta." — I need this medicine without a prescription.
- „Me duele aquí, desde hace dos días." — It's been hurting here for two days.
- „Necesito una factura para el seguro." — I need a receipt for my insurance.
- „¿Se puede tomar el agua de la llave?" — Is the tap water safe to drink?
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Where is the nearest pharmacy?" in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "¿Dónde está la farmacia más cercana?". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
How do you say "I need a painkiller." in Spanish?
In local Spanish: "Necesito un analgésico.". You can practise this exact phrase as a flashcard in the HolaRuta app, pronunciation tip included.
What Spanish phrases do I need for Pharmacy & Doctor while travelling?
For "Pharmacy & Doctor", HolaRuta has put together 24 practical words and phrases so you can communicate in real situations on the road.
Why should I learn Pharmacy & Doctor vocabulary before the trip?
Because reading a list once doesn't stick. HolaRuta reviews "Pharmacy & Doctor" vocabulary at increasing intervals until it's recallable even under travel stress.
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