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How to Say "I need medicine" in Spanish
Learn how to say 'I need medicine' in Spanish for emergencies or when you're feeling unwell.
Necesito medicina
neh-seh-SEE-toh meh-dee-SEE-nahneutral
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Use this phrase when you're feeling sick and need to get medication from a pharmacy or doctor. It's also useful if you've had an accident and require medical attention.
Alternatives
- Requiero medicinaSlightly more formal, often used in official medical contexts.
- Me hace falta medicinaA bit more colloquial, implying a strong need or lack.
Ways to get it wrong
Medicine vs. Medicina
Don't confuse 'medicine' (the English word) with 'medicina' (the Spanish word for medicine).
Pronouncing 'c'
In 'medicina', the 'c' sounds like an 's', not like a 'k'.
A small cultural note
Pharmacies (farmacias) are common and often well-stocked in Spanish-speaking countries, but it's always good to know the basic phrase for medical needs.
Frequently asked
how to say i need medicine in spanish
The most direct translation is 'Necesito medicina'. This works in almost any situation where you need medication.
what is the spanish word for medicine
The Spanish word for medicine is 'medicina'. Remember to pronounce the 'c' like an 's'.
spanish for i need a doctor
If you need a doctor specifically, you can say 'Necesito un doctor' or 'Necesito un médico'.
