noun · A2 · Very Often · both

recipe

рецепт

Meaning of recipe

cooking instructions

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EN-UK/ˈrɛsɪ.pi/
EN-US/ə ˈrɛsəpi/
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recipe with Russian translation

recipe usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Не мог бы ты прислать мне рецепт жаркого, которое ты готовишь на Рождество?

Can you send me the recipe for the roast you make at Christmas?

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В рецепте указаны специи, которые мы используем только для особых праздничных блюд.

The recipe lists spices we only use for special holiday meals.

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recipe belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

recipeрецепт
familyсемья
parentsродители
momмама
dadпапа
childребёнок
childrenдети

recipe synonyms

Related words worth learning together

prescription
A doctor's order for medicine or treatment; specialized, not culinary (except historical uses).
formula
A fixed set of ingredients or a scientific expression; in cooking may mean a precise measurement or baby formula.
method
A general way of doing something; less specific about ingredients or exact steps.
procedure
A formal sequence of actions, typically technical or official; more rigid than 'recipe'.
technique
A skillful way of doing something; focuses on how to do actions rather than the recipe itself.
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prescription

A doctor's order for medicine or treatment; specialized, not culinary (except historical uses).

A2Often

The doctor wrote a prescription for antibiotics.

🇬🇧en

A fixed set of ingredients or a scientific expression; in cooking may mean a precise measurement or baby formula.

A2Often

The sauce follows a strict formula: equal parts oil and vinegar.

🇬🇧en

A general way of doing something; less specific about ingredients or exact steps.

A2Very Often

Her method for making bread is simple and reliable.

🇬🇧en

A formal sequence of actions, typically technical or official; more rigid than 'recipe'.

A2Often

The safety procedure must be followed in the lab.

🇬🇧en

A skillful way of doing something; focuses on how to do actions rather than the recipe itself.

A2Often

Good chopping technique makes cooking faster.

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guideline

General recommendations or principles to follow; less detailed and prescriptive than a recipe.

A2Often

The guideline suggests using fresh ingredients when possible.

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recipe meaning: what does it mean?

cooking instructions

recipe pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

recipe is pronounced as /ˈrɛsɪ.pi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

recipe definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Can you send me the recipe for the roast you make at Christmas? Translation: Не мог бы ты прислать мне рецепт жаркого, которое ты готовишь на Рождество?

Is recipe part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?

Yes, recipe (рецепт) can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is recipe part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, recipe (рецепт) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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