Portuguese Phrase
Já mandaram sua receita pra sua farmácia.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that their medical prescription has already been sent to the pharmacy they use. It is a confirmation that the administrative step is complete.
When to use
Use this phrase when a patient asks about the status of their prescription, or when a clinic staff member wants to reassure the patient that the prescription is on its way to the pharmacy.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jámandaramsuareceitaprasuafarmácia.
Já
Adverb meaning 'already'; placed at the beginning for emphasis.
mandaram
Third‑person plural preterite of 'mandar' (to send). Used impersonally to mean 'they have sent'.
sua
Possessive adjective meaning 'your'; agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
receita
Noun meaning 'prescription' (medical) or 'recipe' depending on context.
pra
Colloquial contraction of 'para' meaning 'to/for'. Common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.
farmácia
Noun meaning 'pharmacy'.
🗨In Conversation
Já mandaram minha receita para a farmácia?
Did they already send my prescription to the pharmacy?
Sim, já mandaram sua receita pra sua farmácia.
Yes, they’ve already sent your prescription to your pharmacy.
✕Common Mistakes
Já mandou sua receita pra sua farmácia.
The verb must agree with the implied plural subject (they), so 'mandaram' is correct.
Já mandaram sua receita para sua farmácia.
While 'para' is grammatically correct, using 'pra' matches the informal tone of the original sentence.
Mandaram já sua receita pra sua farmácia.
Placing 'já' after the verb sounds unnatural; it should stay at the beginning.
↔Alternatives
Sua receita já foi enviada para a farmácia.
Your prescription has already been sent to the pharmacy.
A receita já está na farmácia.
The prescription is already at the pharmacy.
Já encaminharam sua receita à farmácia.
They have already forwarded your prescription to the pharmacy.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, 'pra' is the everyday spoken form of 'para' and is perfectly natural in informal conversation. The verb 'mandar' is frequently used for sending documents, emails, or prescriptions, even though a more formal verb like 'enviar' could also be used. When speaking with a pharmacist or doctor, a polite tone and a smile go a long way.