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profumeria

perfume shop

noun proh-foo-meh-REE-ah Rare

Also means

cosmetics store

Usage Note

Profumeria is a shop specializing in perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products — equivalent to a beauty/fragrance boutique. It is distinct from a farmacia (pharmacy), though some products overlap. The word derives from profumo (perfume). Profumeria chains are common on Italian high streets.

Examples

"Ho comprato un profumo nuovo in profumeria."

Natural Translation

I bought a new perfume at the perfume shop.

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