This is the 1154th most frequent Portuguese word.
receita
"Receita" means "recipe" (instructions for preparing food) or "income/revenue" (money earned).
In this sentence, 'receita' refers to a cooking recipe, which is a set of instructions for preparing a dish.
Eu segui a receita para preparar um bolo delicioso.
I followed the recipe to prepare a delicious cake.
In this usage, 'receita' indicates a medical prescription, a document that authorizes the dispensing of medication or treatment.
O médico me deu uma receita para o tratamento da doença.
The doctor gave me a prescription for the treatment of the illness.
Here, 'receita' represents the revenue or income of an entity, typically in a business context.