boticário

This is the 5951st most frequent Portuguese word.


boticário

"Boticário" in English means "apothecary," referring to someone who prepares and sells medicines.


The word 'boticário' here refers to a person whose profession is preparing and selling medicinal drugs, historically called an apothecary.

É possível encontrar um boticário que prepare remédios tradicionais.

It is possible to find an apothecary who prepares traditional remedies.


In this sentence, 'O Boticário' refers to a specific brand name, demonstrating the potential for proper nouns derived from common nouns.

O Boticário é uma famosa marca de cosméticos no Brasil.

O Boticário is a famous cosmetics brand in Brazil.


Here, 'boticário' is used to reference the historical profession within the context of traditional medicine, showcasing its historical significance.

Antigamente, as pessoas costumavam consultar um boticário para tratar doenças leves.

In the past, people used to consult an apothecary to treat minor ailments.