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"Prescription" in Spanish: receta
la receta
A prescription is la receta. It is feminine. Say necesito la receta del médico. Receta also means recipe in cooking, so context matters.
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How to pronounce receta
Say it
reh-SEH-tah
/re.ˈse.ta/
reh-SEH-tah. Stress SEH.
"Prescription" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la receta | the prescription Medical default. | Medical default. |
| receta médica | medical prescription Clearer at pharmacies. | Clearer at pharmacies. |
| con receta | by prescription Medicine that needs a doctor's note. | Medicine that needs a doctor's note. |
| sin receta | over the counter No prescription needed. | No prescription needed. |
How to use receta in real life
- 1Pharmacy
¿Tiene la receta del doctor?
Do you have the doctor's prescription?
Ask for receta.
- 2Leaving the clinic
La doctora me dio la receta.
The doctor gave me the prescription.
Got the receta.
- 3Buying medicine
Este medicamento es con receta.
This medicine needs a prescription.
Con receta.
Mistakes English speakers make with receta
Incorrect: El receta está aquí.
Correct: La receta está aquí.
Receta is feminine: la receta.
Incorrect: I need the prescription (in Spanish).
Correct: Necesito la receta.
Use receta for the medical note.
Good to know
Good to knowAt pharmacies, receta médica avoids mix-ups with cooking recipes. Keep your receta when buying controlled medicine.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking up medicine
ChatPal
¿Trajiste la receta médica?
Did you bring the medical prescription?
You
Sí. Aquí está mi receta.
Yes. Here is my prescription.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Preparo el pedido.
Perfect. I'll prepare the order.
You
Gracias. Espero aquí.
Thanks. I'll wait here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prescription" in Spanish
Is receta masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la receta.
Does receta also mean recipe?
Yes—say receta médica for medicine.
How do you say by prescription?
Con receta.
How do you pronounce receta?
reh-SEH-tah.
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