farmacéutica
/faɾmaˈθeutika/
The English phrase 'pharmaceutics' is translated into Spanish as farmacéutica.
farmacéutica refers to the branch of pharmacy concerned with the process of transforming a drug into a medication. It is related to the word farmacia, which refers to the physical pharmacy or drugstore.
How do you pronounce it?
/faɾmaˈθeutika/
Did you know?
- The word farmacéutica shares a root with the Greek pharmakon, which paradoxically meant both 'remedy' and 'poison'. This dual meaning reflects the core of pharmaceutics: the precise dosage that separates a cure from a toxin.
- In Spain, you will often see the Cruz Verde or 'Green Cross' symbol outside a farmacia. This symbol is so ubiquitous that it is the primary visual shorthand for the practice of pharmaceutics across the country.
- Spanish differentiates between medicamento and fármaco. While farmacéutica deals with both, a fármaco is the active chemical substance and a medicamento is the finished product ready for the patient.
Examples in context
- Mi hermana trabaja en la ciencia farmacéuticaMy sister works in pharmaceutics
- La industria farmacéutica está desarrollando nuevos medicamentosThe pharmaceutical industry is developing new medications
- La teoría farmacéutica es fundamental para comprender el modo de acción de los medicamentosPharmaceutical theory is essential for understanding the mode of action of medications
- La química farmacéutica se utiliza para desarrollar nuevos compuestos medicinalesPharmaceutical chemistry is used to develop new medicinal compounds
- Mi amigo está estudiando la ciencia de los medicamentosMy friend is studying pharmaceutics
- La industria farmacéutica es una de las más importantes en nuestro país.The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important in our country.
- Farmacia es una carrera con amplias posibilidades de desarrollo.Pharmaceutics is a career with broad development opportunities.
- Ella estudia la ciencia farmacéutica en la universidad.She studies pharmaceutical science at the university.
- Necesitamos mejorar la tecnología farmacéutica.We need to improve pharmaceutical technology.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing her career at a coffee shop.
- Alejandro¿A qué se dedica tu hermana?What does your sister do?
- MaríaElla trabaja en la industria farmacéutica.She works in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Alejandro¡Qué interesante es esa profesión!That profession is so interesting!
- MaríaSí, es un campo muy complejo.Yes, it is a very complex field.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry farmacéutica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
