curación
“curación” means “healing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
healing, recovery
Also: cure
📝 In Action
La curación de la herida tardará unos días.
A2The healing of the wound will take a few days.
El médico está muy satisfecho con tu curación.
B1The doctor is very satisfied with your recovery.
Muchos científicos buscan una curación definitiva para el cáncer.
B2Many scientists are looking for a definitive cure for cancer.
curing, aging
Also: maturing
📝 In Action
Este queso tiene doce meses de curación.
B1This cheese has twelve months of aging.
La curación del jamón serrano es un arte en España.
B2The curing of serrano ham is an art in Spain.
Prefiero los embutidos con una curación natural.
C1I prefer cured meats with a natural curing process.
curation
📝 In Action
La curación de contenidos es vital para las redes sociales.
C1Content curation is vital for social media.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: curación
Question 1 of 3
If you are buying cheese and see '12 meses de curación', what does it mean?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'curatio,' which comes from 'curare,' meaning 'to take care of' or 'to give attention to.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'curación' and 'sanación'?
'Curación' is usually used for physical or medical healing, like a doctor treating a broken bone. 'Sanación' is often used for spiritual, emotional, or holistic healing.
Can I use 'curación' to describe a museum curator's job?
While 'curación' is used for digital content, the traditional word for a museum curator's work is 'curaduría'.
Does 'curación' always involve salt?
Only in the food context! In medicine, it just means the process of getting better.