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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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