prescription in Spanish
prescription in Spanish is receta, prescripción, medicamentos — prescription means a doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.
prescription in Spanish
receta
(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.
prescripción
(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.
medicamentos
(medicine) The medicine or treatment provided by such an order.
medicinas
(medicine) The medicine or treatment provided by such an order.
remedios recetados
(medicine) The medicine or treatment provided by such an order.
receta
(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.
prescripción extintiva
(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.
prescripción liberatoria
(figurative) Any plan of treatment or handling; the treatment or handling thus provided.
prescripción
What does "prescription" mean?
-
noun A doctor's written authorization for a patient to receive a particular medicine or treatment.
"The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers."
-
noun A recommended plan or method for dealing with a problem.
"The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Spanish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Spanish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Spanish
prescription in a sentence
- The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers.
- He needs a new prescription for his glasses.
- The economist's prescription for the recession was heavy public spending.
Similar words in Spanish
Common Spanish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "prescription" in Spanish?
"prescription" in Spanish is receta, prescripción, medicamentos. 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: "The pharmacist filled her prescription for painkillers." In Spanish, "prescription" is receta, prescripción, medicamentos.
Are there other ways to say "prescription" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "prescription": receta, prescripción, medicamentos, medicinas, remedios recetados, prescripción extintiva.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.