the doctor gave me a prescription

the doctor gave me a prescription(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. el médico me dio una receta
The doctor gave me a prescription for an antibiotic and told me to go fill it at the hospital pharmacy.El médico me dio una receta para un antibiótico y me dijo que lo fuera a recoger en la farmacia del hospital.
b. el doctor me dio una receta
The doctor gave me a prescription, but I didn't fill it.El doctor me dio una receta, pero no fui a recoger las pastillas.
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
The doctor gave me a prescription for a some painkillers.El médico me recetó un calmante.
The doctor gave me a prescription for penicillin.El médico me recetó penicilina.
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