receta
/reˈθeta/feminine
The English word 'recipe' translates to Spanish as receta.
The most common and standard translation for 'recipe' in Spanish is receta, which refers to instructions for making or preparing food dishes. Note that receta can also mean a medical prescription written by a doctor.
Meaning: instructions for making or preparing food dishes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of receta is recetas.
How do you pronounce it?
/reˈθeta/
Did you know?
- The word receta shares the same Latin root as the English word 'receipt', though in modern English 'receipt' refers to proof of purchase rather than instructions.
- In some culinary contexts, a receta is not just a list of steps but is considered a 'secret' family heirloom, often guarded and passed down orally rather than written.
- You might find a recetario in a Spanish home, which is a specific noun used to describe a physical book or collection of recipes.
Examples in context
- ¿Me puedes dar la receta?Can you give me the recipe?This example is useful for asking someone to provide a receta.Tatoeba #7309170 by UsuarioX, translation #38355 by CK
- ¿Viste mi libro de recetas?Have you seen my recipe book?This example is useful for asking if someone has seen a book of receta forms.Tatoeba #1534722 by hayastan, translation #2697259 by Dejo
- Yo le entregaré una receta.I will give him a recipe.This example is useful for stating that you will deliver a receta.Tatoeba #4987515 by saverius, translation #4987723 by bellyfuss1
- El libro de cocina contiene muchas recetas interesantes.The cookbook contains many interesting recipes.
- ¿Puedes explicarme el modo de preparación para hacer una paella auténtica?Can you explain the cooking process to make an authentic paella?
- Mi abuela tiene un recetario con todas sus recetas tradicionales.My grandmother has a recipe book with all her traditional recipes.
- Este maridaje de ingredientes es lo que hace única a esta receta andaluza.This pairing of ingredients is what makes this Andalusian recipe unique.
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Example conversation
Javier and Elena are talking in the kitchen.
- JavierElena, ¿tienes la receta de este pollo?Elena, do you have the recipe for this chicken?
- ElenaSí, la tengo en mi teléfono.Yes, I have it on my phone.
- JavierPerfecto, pásamela por favor.Perfect, pass it to me please.
- ElenaClaro, aquí la tienes.Sure, here it is.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “recipe” translations and entries receta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries receta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
