What is the Spanish word for "prescription"?

Learn how to say "prescription" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

prescription

Spanish

receta

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Alternative translations of "prescription"

prescripción

Examples of how to use "prescription" in Spanish

English
I need to refill my prescription.
Spanish
Necesito renovar mi receta.
English
The doctor wrote a new prescription today.
Spanish
El médico escribió una nueva receta hoy.
English
Please bring the prescription to the pharmacy.
Spanish
Por favor, trae la receta a la farmacia.
English
She lost her prescription before the appointment.
Spanish
Ella perdió su receta antes de la cita.
English
This prescription must be filled within a month.
Spanish
Esta receta debe ser surtida en un mes.

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