Describe a minor need and ask the pharmacist for a suitable product.
The idea
Use ¿Me recomienda...? to request advice and ¿Cómo se usa? to ask about use.
Examples
- Tengo la piel seca.My skin is dry.
- ¿Me recomienda una crema?Can you recommend a cream?
- ¿Es adecuada para piel sensible?Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
- ¿Necesito una receta para este producto?Do I need a prescription for this product?
- ¿Cómo se usa esta crema?How is this cream used?
- Me llevo este paquete, gracias.I’ll take this pack, thank you.
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A receta is a prescription here, not a cooking recipe.
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Complete the sentence: ¿Me ___ algo para la piel seca? (recomienda / cierra)
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recomienda
recomienda asks for a recommendation.
Complete the sentence: ¿Hace falta una ___ para comprarlo? (receta / piscina)
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receta
receta is the document asked about.
Complete the sentence: ¿Cómo se ___ este producto? (usa / abre)
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usa
usa asks how to use the product.
Practice round
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Complete the sentence: ¿Me ___ algo para la piel seca? (recomienda / cierra)
Complete the sentence: ¿Hace falta una ___ para comprarlo? (receta / piscina)
Complete the sentence: ¿Cómo se ___ este producto? (usa / abre)
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Describe a minor need and ask whether a product needs a prescription.