Qué vas a aprender
- Abrir una conversación sobre comprar en una farmacia con una frase clara y adecuada al contexto.
- Usar vocabulario específico de comprar en una farmacia para dar o pedir la información central.
- Confirmar nombres, números, tiempos o próximos pasos sin depender de traducciones literales.
- Pedir aclaraciones y reformular cuando no entendés una parte de la respuesta.
- Cerrar el intercambio dejando claro qué va a pasar después.
Vocabulario esencial
palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the pharmacy before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The stock is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the side effect before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the instructions.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the dose?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the colour.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the product before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“The exchange is the part I’m not sure about.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Could you confirm the recommendation?”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the delivery before we continue.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“I have a question about the cash.”palabra útil para preguntar, pagar, cambiar o reclamar una compra
“Let’s check the order before we continue.”Frases que realmente podés usar
Can I try this on?
I’d like to return this.
I have a prescription for this.
Is there another option?
How much is it?
Is there anything on the label I should pay attention to?
Could you recommend something similar?
When will it be delivered?
That works for me. What should I do next?
Who should I contact if I have another question?
Thanks — that was the part I wasn’t sure about.
Could you write that down for me?
Is there a deadline I should know about?
Diálogo realista
Customer: Hello. I’d like to go over a few details, if that’s okay.
Assistant: Certainly. What information do you already have?
Customer: Can I try this on?
Assistant: Right. Let’s start with the pharmacy, because that usually determines the next step.
Customer: I have that. I’m less certain about the stock.
Assistant: Of course. The easiest way to think about it is that the stock comes before the side effect.
Customer: That makes sense. Can I confirm exactly what happens next?
Assistant: Correct. The instructions is the final detail we need before moving ahead.
Customer: I’d like to return this.
Assistant: It depends on the dose. If that stays the same, the process is straightforward.
Customer: Okay. I brought the colour too, because I wasn’t sure whether it was required.
Assistant: That would be useful. You may not need it now, but it can save time later.
Customer: I have a prescription for this.
Assistant: No problem. I’ll explain the product in plain terms and then you can tell me if anything is unclear.
Customer: Thanks. The vocabulary is actually easier when I can connect it to the situation.
Assistant: Exactly. You don’t need every word. Focus on the exchange and any instruction that follows it.
Customer: Is there another option?
Assistant: If you need to follow up, refer to the recommendation so the next person can see the history.
Customer: One last check: there’s no change to the delivery, right?
Assistant: Yes, the delivery is unchanged. You’re all set.
Customer: Could you also show me where the cash appears? I want to recognise it next time.
Assistant: Of course. You’ll usually hear “cash” together with a date, number or next action. If you miss it, ask the person to repeat that specific part.
Customer: That’s much clearer now. I appreciate your time.
Assistant: No problem at all. Take care.
Cómo suena en inglés natural
Escuchá la función, no cada palabra
En una conversación sobre comprar en una farmacia, identificá primero si la otra persona está pidiendo un dato, confirmando algo o indicando un próximo paso. Esa función te ayuda a responder incluso si no entendiste una palabra secundaria.
Confirmar es parte de una conversación natural
Si una respuesta contiene mucha información, repetí solo el dato importante con una pregunta corta. Eso mantiene el intercambio ágil y claro.
Usá bloques de lenguaje reutilizables
No memorices el diálogo completo. Elegí dos frases del bloque anterior y combinalas con vocabulario como “pharmacy”, “stock” o “side effect”. Así podés adaptarte si la conversación cambia.
Errores comunes de hispanohablantes
✕ I have a doubt about this.
✓ I have a question about this.
“I have a question” es la opción natural para introducir una consulta concreta.
✕ Can you repeat me that?
✓ Could you repeat that, please?
Con repeat, lo natural es usar directamente el objeto: “repeat that” o “say that again”.
✕ I want that you check it.
✓ I’d like you to check it.
Evitá copiar estructuras del español. En inglés cambian tanto la construcción como el registro de cortesía.
✕ Tell me the pharmacy.
✓ Could you tell me about the pharmacy, please?
Agregar could y please hace que un pedido de información suene mucho más natural.
Mini práctica
Respondé las seis actividades. La corrección aparece en el momento y al final vas a ver tu resultado.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Qué frases conviene aprender primero para comprar en una farmacia?
Empezá por una frase para abrir la conversación, una para preguntar por “pharmacy” y otra para confirmar “stock”. Con esas tres funciones ya podés manejar una buena parte del intercambio.
¿Tengo que memorizar todas las frases?
No. Elegí primero tres o cuatro expresiones que realmente usarías, practicá el diálogo y después agregá alternativas.