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Portuguese Phrase

Minha receita vai ser coberta?

/ˈmi.nɐ ʁeˈsi.tɐ vɐj ˈseʁ koˈbeɾ.tɐ/
Meaning"Will my prescription be covered?"
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Meaning

The speaker is asking whether their prescription (or recipe) will be covered by an insurance plan, a health service, or a subsidy. It conveys uncertainty and seeks confirmation.

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When to use

Use this question when you are at a pharmacy, speaking with a doctor, or contacting your health‑insurance provider to verify coverage for a prescribed medication.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Minhareceitavaisercoberta?

1

Possessive adjective

"Minha" agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (receita, feminine singular).

2

Future periphrastic (ir + infinitive)

"Vai" + infinitive (ser) forms the near future, similar to "will be" in English.

3

Passive voice with ser + past participle

In Portuguese, the passive is built with "ser" + past participle, which must agree with the subject’s gender and number.

4

Agreement of past participle

"Coberta" ends in -a to match the feminine singular noun "receita".

🗨In Conversation

A

Minha receita vai ser coberta?

Will my prescription be covered?

Sim, o plano cobre esse medicamento, mas você precisa da autorização prévia.

Yes, the plan covers that medication, but you need prior authorization.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Minha receita vai ser coberto?

    The past participle must agree with the feminine noun "receita"; use "coberta".

  • Minha receita vai ser coberta?

    In formal writing, you can replace the periphrastic future with the simple future "será".

  • Receita vai ser coberta?

    Missing the possessive adjective makes the sentence sound vague; include "minha" or "a minha".

↔Alternatives

  • Minha receita será coberta?

    Will my prescription be covered?

  • A minha receita vai ser coberta?

    Will my prescription be covered?

  • A receita será coberta pelo plano?

    Will the prescription be covered by the plan?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, health‑insurance conversations are usually formal. Use "por favor" and "obrigado" to keep the tone polite. Also, remember that many plans require a "autorização prévia" (pre‑authorization) before a medication is reimbursed, so you may be asked for additional documentation.