💊 Portuguese phrase guide · Brazilian Portuguese
How to ask for help at a pharmacy in Portuguese
Feeling under the weather abroad is no fun, but pharmacists are some of the most helpful people you'll meet. These phrases help you explain what's wrong and understand how to take what they give you.
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| Portuguese | English | Listen |
|---|---|---|
| Preciso de alguma coisa para dor de cabeça. | I need something for a headache. | |
| Estou resfriado. | I have a cold. | |
| Estou com tosse. | I have a cough. | |
| Alguma coisa para dor de garganta | Something for a sore throat | |
| Precisa de receita para isso? | Do I need a prescription for this? | |
| Quantas vezes por dia? | How many times a day? | |
| Antes ou depois das refeições? | Before or after meals? | |
| Dá sono? | Does it make you drowsy? | |
| Protetor solar | Sunscreen | |
| Onde fica a farmácia mais próxima? | Where is the nearest pharmacy? |
Example conversation
Pharmacist
Oi, em que posso ajudar?
Hello, what can I do for you?
You
Estou resfriado e com muita dor de cabeça.
I have a cold and a bad headache.
Pharmacist
Tem alergia a algum remédio?
Are you allergic to any medication?
You
Não, a nenhum.
No, none.
Pharmacist
Tome um a cada oito horas, depois das refeições.
Take one of these every eight hours, after meals.
You
Ótimo, muito obrigado.
Great, thank you very much.
Good to know
💡 Brazilian "farmácias" sell a lot more than medicine, and many are open 24 hours. "Remédio" is the everyday word for medicine.
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