Bulgarian Word of the Day
аптека
/ap-TE-ka/ • noun — 21st of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: pharmacy; a shop where medicines and health-related products are sold
Examples
- Трябва да отида до аптека за лекарството.
(I need to go to the pharmacy for the medicine.) - Аптеката работи от 8 до 20 часа.
(The pharmacy is open from 8 AM to 8 PM.) - За някои лекарства в аптеката е нужна рецепта.
(For some medications, a prescription is required at the pharmacy.)
Synonyms
- лекарница
- дрогерия
Use аптека when you need medicines, health supplies, or directions to a pharmacy (e.g., "Къде е най-близката аптека?"). In Bulgaria, many pharmacies have specific opening hours and some medicines require a prescription (рецепта).
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