curado
“curado” means “healed” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
healed, cured
Also: recovered
📝 In Action
Después de una semana en cama, por fin me siento curado.
A2After a week in bed, I finally feel healed.
El médico dice que el paciente ya está totalmente curado.
B1The doctor says the patient is already totally cured.
cured, aged
Also: seasoned
📝 In Action
Prefiero el queso curado porque tiene más sabor.
B1I prefer aged cheese because it has more flavor.
El jamón curado es una especialidad de España.
A2Cured ham is a specialty of Spain.
flavored pulque
📝 In Action
Pedimos un curado de fresa en la pulquería.
C1We ordered a strawberry flavored pulque at the pulquería.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: curado
Question 1 of 2
Which of these would you most likely describe as 'curado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'curatus', which means 'taken care of' or 'attended to'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'curado' and 'sano'?
'Sano' means you are generally healthy. 'Curado' specifically means you were sick or hurt but you are better now.
Does 'curado' always mean 'cured' in English?
Mostly, yes! It works for 'cured' from a disease and 'cured' for food like bacon or ham.