Portuguese · Body & Health
"Prescription" in Portuguese: receita
a receita
Prescription in Portuguese is a receita—usually receita médica. Pharmacies ask tem receita? for controlled meds. Receita also means recipe in cooking.
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How to pronounce receita
Say it
heh-SAY-tah
/ʁe.ˈsej.ta/
heh-SAY-tah
"Prescription" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a receita | the prescription / the recipe Context decides. | Context decides. |
| receita médica | medical prescription Clearer medical sense. | Clearer medical sense. |
| com receita | by prescription Pharmacy rule. | Pharmacy rule. |
| receita controlada | controlled prescription Regulated meds. | Regulated meds. |
How to use receita in real life
- 1Pharmacy
O remédio só sai com receita médica.
The medicine is only sold with a medical prescription.
Rule.
- 2Clinic exit
O médico me passou uma receita curta.
The doctor gave me a short prescription.
After visit.
- 3Renewal
Preciso renovar a receita neste mês.
I need to renew the prescription this month.
Ongoing care.
Mistakes English speakers make with receita
Incorrect: Tenho um prescription.
Correct: Tenho uma receita.
Use receita (médica), not English prescription.
Incorrect: O receita está ilegível.
Correct: A receita está ilegível.
Receita is feminine: a receita.
Good to know
Receita is both prescription and recipe—add médica when clarity matters. Controlled meds need receita especial with ID. Many clinics now send receita digital by WhatsApp or app.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the pharmacy
ChatPal
Você trouxe a receita do antibiótico?
Did you bring the antibiotic prescription?
You
Trouxe. A receita está no celular.
I did. The prescription is on my phone.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Sem receita não libera.
Great. Without a prescription they won’t release it.
You
Mostro aqui no balcão.
I’ll show it here at the counter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prescription" in Portuguese
Prescription?
Receita / receita médica.
Recipe confusion?
Same word—context or médica clarifies.
By prescription?
Com receita.
Gender?
Feminine: a receita.
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