How to Say ‘Okay, I'll prescribe you something mild.’ in Spain Spanish
Vale, le receto algo suave.
BAH-leh leh rreh-SEH-toh AHL-goh SWAH-beh
[BAH-leh leh rreh-SEH-toh AHL-goh SWAH-beh]
Phrase Breakdown
Vale, le receto
BAH-leh leh rreh-SEH-toh
OK, I'll prescribe you
'Vale' is the typical Spanish 'OK'. Pause briefly after it, then say 'le receto' with a strong initial 'r'.
Vale, nos vemos mañana.
OK, see you tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
Vale
[BAH-leh]
okay
Very common Spain expression for agreement, like 'OK'.
Vale, nos vemos mañana.
Okay, see you tomorrow.
le
[leh]
for you (formal)
Indirect object pronoun for 'usted'.
Le traigo la carta.
I'll bring you the menu.
receto
[rreh-SEH-toh]
I prescribe
From 'recetar'; what a doctor does with medicine.
Le receto unas pastillas.
I'll prescribe you some pills.
algo suave.
AHL-goh SWAH-beh
something mild
Refers to a gentle medicine. Stress AL-go SUA-ve.
Necesito algo suave.
I need something mild.
Words in this phrase
algo
[AHL-goh]
something, anything
Indefinite pronoun; in questions often 'anything'.
¿Tienen algo para hoy?
Do you have anything for today?
suave
[SWAH-beh]
smooth / mild
Describes a gentle flavour without bitterness or strength.
Prefiero un café suave.
I prefer a mild coffee.
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