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receitar (verb)

To authorize the use of (a medicine or other treatment) by written prescription.

💡 Memory Tip

To remember 'receitar', think of a doctor 'reading out' the instructions for a medicine, like reciting a spell. 'Re-CITA...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing 'receitar' with 'receber'. → O médico receitou o remédio. O paciente recebeu o remédio.

Using 'receitar' for general advice. → O meu amigo recomendou este livro.

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