La farmàcia



Example: Vaig comprar medicaments a la farmàcia del barri.

Definition


"La farmàcia" refers to a place or establishment where medicinal drugs are prepared, dispensed, and sold. It is typically staffed by pharmacists and serves as a location for obtaining prescriptions and health-related products.

Etymology


The word "la farmàcia" comes from the Latin 'pharmacia,' which itself derives from the Greek 'pharmakeia,' meaning the use of drugs or medicine. Did you know that the root also relates to the idea of enchantment or magic, reflecting ancient beliefs about the power of medicinal substances?

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"La farmàcia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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