botika
botíka with stress marks
pharmacy; drugstore
Usage Note
Botika is the neighborhood drugstore, from Spanish botica. Many Filipinos consult the botika counter for common remedies before booking a doctor, so it is often the first stop for a minor illness.
Examples
" May botika sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
There is a pharmacy at the corner.
Literal Translation
There-is pharmacy at corner.
" Bumili ako ng gamot sa botika. "
Natural Translation
I bought medicine at the pharmacy.
Literal Translation
Bought I of medicine at pharmacy.
" Sarado na ang botika kaya kailangan naming maghanap ng bukas na parmasya sa kabilang bayan. "
Natural Translation
The drugstore was already closed, so we had to look for an open pharmacy in the next town.
Literal Translation
Closed already the drugstore so need we search of open pharmacy at other town.
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