cura

cure?medical solution,remedy?solution to a problem

Also:healing?process of recovery

kóo-rah

/ˈku.ɾa/

NounfA2

neutral

A joyful child smiling broadly while holding a small, empty medicine bottle, symbolizing recovery and a cure.

📝 In Action

La ciencia busca la cura definitiva contra el cáncer.

Science is looking for the definitive cure against cancer.

Parece que no hay una cura fácil para este problema.

It seems there is no easy remedy for this problem.

Word Connections

Synonyms

remedio (remedy)
tratamiento (treatment)

Common Collocations

encontrar la cura – to find the cure
tener cura – to be curable

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Noun

Remember to use the feminine article 'la' and feminine adjectives with this meaning: 'la cura rápida' (the quick cure).

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cura

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'cura' to refer to a person?

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Word Family

curar(to cure/to heal) - Verb

curación(the act of healing) - Noun

curativo(healing/curative) - Adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell the difference between the two main noun meanings of 'cura'?

The easiest way is by gender! If you see 'el cura' (masculine article), it means 'the priest.' If you see 'la cura' (feminine article), it means 'the cure' or 'the remedy.' They are distinct words, even though they look the same.

Is 'cura' used often as a verb?

Yes, but remember 'cura' is only one specific form of the verb 'curar' (to heal). It means 'he/she/it heals' in the present tense, or it is the informal command form 'Heal!'