prescription in Portuguese

prescription in Portuguese is receita, prescrição extintiva — prescription means a doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

prescription in Portuguese

receita

noun

(medicine, pharmacy, pharmacology) A written order from an authorized medical practitioner for provision of a medicine or other treatment, such as (ophthalmology) the specific lenses needed for a pair of glasses.

prescrição extintiva

noun

(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.

What does "prescription" mean?

noun A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.
"You cannot buy this tablet without a prescription from your doctor."
noun A recommended plan or method for dealing with a problem.
"Her prescription for a happier workplace was simple: listen to staff more often."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

prescription in a sentence

You cannot buy this tablet without a prescription from your doctor.
The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers.
Her prescription for a happier workplace was simple: listen to staff more often.
The coach's prescription for a losing streak was more rest and less pressure.

Similar words in Portuguese

formula recipe regimen remedy script

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "prescription" in Portuguese?

"prescription" in Portuguese is receita, prescrição extintiva. prescription means: A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.

How do you use "prescription" in a sentence?

Example: "You cannot buy this tablet without a prescription from your doctor." In Portuguese, "prescription" is receita, prescrição extintiva.

Are there other ways to say "prescription" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "prescription": receita, prescrição extintiva.

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