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Dov'è la farmacia in aeroporto?

Where is the pharmacy at the airport?

Pronunciation

far-ma-CI-a — the stress falls on the third syllable. The 'ci' is a soft 'ch'.

When to use it

When you need medication or medical supplies before or after a flight.

What it means

'Farmacia' is pharmacy in Italian — the green cross symbol is universal across Italy. 'Dov'è la farmacia' is a complete, correct question. Pharmacies in airports often stock travel essentials like earplugs, eye masks, and motion sickness tablets.

Variations

C'è una farmacia aperta di notte?

Is there a pharmacy open at night?

Airport pharmacies often have longer hours than city ones

Ho bisogno di un antidolorifico.

I need a painkiller.

Basic travel medical vocabulary

Vendete cerotti e bende?

Do you sell plasters and bandages?

Essential first-aid items available at airport pharmacies

Mini Dialogue

— Dov'è la farmacia in aeroporto? — Al piano terra, vicino al bar centrale. — È aperta adesso? — Sì, è aperta dalle sei di mattina a mezzanotte. — Perfetto, grazie.

— Where is the pharmacy at the airport? — On the ground floor, near the central café. — Is it open now? — Yes, it's open from six in the morning until midnight. — Perfect, thank you.

Cultural Note

Italian farmacie are easily identified by the green cross sign. Airport pharmacies stock a full range of medications including those requiring a prescription in other countries. If you need a prescription drug, ask for a 'farmacista' (pharmacist) who can advise on Italian equivalents.